Looking at Wake Forest transfer QB Jamie Newman, now with Georgia football, as a high school prospect and some of his best highlights
We know that Wake Forest transfer quarterback Jamie Newman is one of the highest-graded quarterbacks returning in 2020, but what was Newman like as a high school prospect before playing for Wake and later transferring to Georgia?
Newman was a 3-star prospect at Graham High School in Graham, North Carolina and was ranked as the No. 17 dual-threat quarterback in the 2015 recruiting class, according to 247Sports.
Newman recorded a 4.7 40 in high school and held offers from NC State, Vanderbilt, West Virginia, North Carolina and Wake Forest, among six others.
Although Newman took unofficial visits to Duke, Wake Forrest, North Carolina, Vanderbilt and East Carolina, his college decision really came down between Wake Forest, Vanderbilt, NC State and West Virginia. And ultimately signed with Wake Forest in Feburary of 2016.
See some of our favorite highlights from Newman’s high school days here:
2022 4-star cornerback Keenan Nelson Jr. the No. 2 ranked player in Pennsylvania announced receiving an offer from Georgia football.
Keenan Nelson Jr, a 2022 4-star cornerback from St. Joseph’s Prep School in Philadelphia, took to Twitter to announce a scholarship offer from Georgia.
247Sports has Nelson Jr. ranked as the No. 9 cornerback, No. 2 recruit in Pennsylvania and the No. 60 prospect in the 2022 recruiting class.
At 6-foot-1, 190 pounds, Nelson Jr. has the size to be an elite corner in the SEC.
Nelson Jr. holds offers from Duke, Miami and Tennessee among seven others.
“Excellent timing and technique. Quick, smooth feet. Comfortable in backpedal and transitions well to turn and run with receiver. Stays tight on hip out of breaks. Can jam and re-route. Good ball skills. Does not panic. Excels against elite competition. Runs well and possesses closing speed.”
With no spring football, the battles for the starting quarterback jobs are going to be more interesting than ever.
Whenever there’s college football again, it’s going to be a mad dash to figure out who’s ready to step up and shine at the most important position. Throw in the transfer portal and grad transfer aspect of this, and this list can and will change around wildly over the next several months.
Which Power Five quarterback situations are the most interesting? Here we go, starting with …
ACC: Duke Blue Devils
The Blue Devils went from Daniel Jones under center, to Quentin Harris, and the results were sensational …
For a while.
Harris was a dominant passing force over the first four games of the season, but the offense stalled as the year went on, and he finished with just 16 touchdown passes with 11 interceptions after throwing ten scoring throws in the first four games.
Harris is gone, and the heir apparent should be Chris Katrenick, the No. 2 guy last year who only completed 3-of-13 passes for 49 yards and a touchdown with a pick. He’s a 6-3, 215-pound passer with the upside to shine as David Cutcliffe’s quarterback, but it’s going to be a fight.
6-3, 190-pound redshirt freshman Gunnar Holmberg is an elite athlete, but who can do a little bit of everything, but he’s coming off a knee injury. Once practices kick in, his mobility will be a big part of the puzzle.
And then there’s the wild card. Clemson transfer Chase Brice.
The guy who saved the day two years ago for the Tigers in the win over Syracuse wasn’t going to see the light of day again as long as Trevor Lawrence could stay in one piece, but he’s looking to fill the void at Duke, take the gig, and potentially be a statistical star under Cutcliffe.
Check out Draft Wire’s exclusive interview with Duke defensive line prospect Trevon McSwain
If your favorite NFL team is looking for an under-the-radar defensive line prospect in this year’s draft, Duke’s Trevon McSwain has all the traits to be one of this year’s best bargain picks in the defensive trenches.
An experienced, disruptive defender, McSwain recently spoke exclusively with Draft Wire about his all-star experience, what about his skill set sets him apart, and how playing for the Blue Devils prepared him for the next level.
JM: What was your experience like at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl?
TM: It was an amazing experience. All of the guys were so great out there. The coaching staff was fantastic. They gave us some great in-sight into what the NFL is like and what’s expected of you as a pro. I feel like they gave me the knowledge necessary for me to go have a long career.
JM: For our readers who are still getting familiar with you, how would you describe your skill set?
TM: I’m a quick and agile defensive linemen. I’m a big guy, but I can really move. I play fast and physical.
JM: What do you enjoy more: Playing as a run stopper, or getting after the quarterback?
TM: Playing in the run game is fun, because there’s some grittiness to it. It’s an excellent way to test an opponent’s will. At the end of the day, I’d definitely side with playing in the passing game, though.
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JM: You prefer to get after the quarterback. How would you describe your pass rush arsenal?
TM: I’m a quick defensive linemen that’s going to try and beat you off the ball. I’m gonna play fast and physical from the whistle. I enjoy working the edge, as well. I’m that type of pass rusher.
JM: How much of being a successful pass rusher is accomplished pre-snap?
TM: I would say a good bit of that is accomplished pre-snap. Pre-snap awareness is huge. If you’re able to identify a play before the snap, the advantage is in your favor. It’s important to know and understand your opponent’s tendencies. Is he the kind of guy that lunges at you? I’d say about 70% of a successful pass rushing rep is accomplished pre-snap.
JM: Playing at Duke afforded you the opportunity to play against some of the best talent around the nation. Who are some offensive linemen that stood out to you?
TM: I wouldn’t say that I can single out any offensive linemen in particular, to be honest with you. I pay closer to attention to the offensive scheme in general. I moved around our defensive line so much that I had a great vantage point. Scheme-wise, I thought that Clemson and Notre Dame were very impressive. Those would be my top two.
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JM: I know you’ve had so many great teammates throughout your time at Duke, but I’m gonna put you on the spot. If you were going into battle tomorrow and could only bring one with you, who would you bring and why?
TM: I would have to go with Chris Rumph II. If you take a look at him, he may appear a little underweight, but he can hold his own out there. He’s a snappy little guy (laughs). We moved him all over the place. He’s listed as a defensive end, but we played him at linebacker in certain sub-packages. He played as a stand-up rusher, as well.
JM: How did your time at Duke prepare you for what’s next?
TM: I feel like they really taught me the game of football. Our defensive line coach and co-defensive coordinator coach [Ben] Albert really taught me so much from a defensive perspective. He taught me how to really watch film and take notes on the opponent’s tendencies. He helped me identify little subtle hints that tip off which way an offensive linemen’s kick-slide is gonna go. I learned what I should be looking for pre-snap.
I played as a scout for the offense during my freshmen year. That gave me a lot of time to look at the offense. It allowed me to learn and understand what they look for. I felt like a double agent there for a bit (laughs). There was a time where I actually switched over and practiced as an offensive tackle. I never played in a game as an offensive tackle but I spent some time there during camp. I ended up sticking at defensive tackle but I got to look at things from the perspective of the offense. It still gave me some great in-sight into what they do.
JM: What kind of impact is Trevon McSwain going to make at the next level?
TM: Hopefully, I’m going to make a very large impact. I’m making sure that I’m treating my body the best way that I can. Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready. I’m just soaking it all in. I’m learning everything I can. I’m doing a lot of learning right now. Hopefully, I’ll be making plays all over the place.
