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The Football Hotbed Exposure Showcase train rolls on to Spartanburg, South Carolina this weekend where football players can put in some much-needed work in this unconventional off-season.  Many young football players want the opportunity to play football and Football Hotbed provides the platform in these uncertain times. 

The quarterbacks dominate the field once again as some underrated prospects look to build some notoriety. Do not sleep on the skills positions as there is no shortage of playmakers.  The combine kicks off Friday with combine type drills to see how the participants measure up. Coaches then guide these young athletes at perfecting their craft so the players can take their talents to the next level, and of course there will be opportunities to shine in one-on-one drills.   Here’s a look at some of the top prospects in the talent pool.   

Quarterbacks

Hayden Velasquez (Wedgefield, SC) 2021

The senior displays impeccable accuracy and has great footwork in the pocket.  He knifes through the defense with accurate throws and can scramble for first downs if needed.  The 6’1” 200-pound lefty prospect throws a good ball on the run and looks really comfortable on the rollout.  The significantly underrated Velasquez makes all the throws and checks all the boxes and would benefit from a strong senior season. 

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Seth Smith (Spartanburg, SC) 2021

The senior from the host city has all the tools to not just be a good quarterback but a great quarterback on the D-1 level.  He has prototypical size at 6’2” 205 pounds and tosses the ball all over the yard with above-average arm strength.  Smith hangs in the pocket and steps up to buy more time for big gains.  When needed he does get the ball out quickly and is precise when delivering the football.  Smith also can scramble for yardage but he is the ideal pro-style passer.

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Zaire Kenney (Charlotte, NC) 2021

The senior throws a gorgeous deep ball that drops into his receivers’ hands in stride.  Kenney does a great job in avoiding pressure to let his receivers’ routes develop downfield.  The senior has the ability to throw his men open, a talent many quarterbacks strive to acquire.  He keeps his head downfield while avoiding incoming defenders at a high-level and is not afraid to tuck it and run for first downs.  Kenney can also hit the short and intermediate throws to keep defenses off balance.

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Brian Nasr (Coral Gables, FL) 2022

The junior throws a nice fade ball to the corner of the end zone giving his receivers a chance to make the catch.  Nasr has a quick drop back and fires the ball hard at his intended targets.  He sets his feet quickly and is efficient on the back shoulder throw.  His footbwork helps to deliver a timely ball and to give his teammates an opportunity to make plays.  Nasr gives what you need at the quarterback position.

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John Altman (Williamston, SC) 2021

Altman has one of the most impressive Hudl videos of the participants in Spartanburg.  The senior is oftentimes looking for the home run and tends to go yard on those occasions.  The senior can flat out launch it with relative ease and often gets great distance without having his feet set.  Altman finds the open man early in the pocket and is able to throw his guys open for big gainers.  The quarterback has above-average accuracy on a variety of throws and can throw a dart across the middle if needed. 

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Landon Sauers (Anderson, SC) 2021

Sauers is a straight-up athlete that can do it all.  The senior excels at tight end, linebacker as well as quarterback.  The kid has great speed and acceleration and once he gets moving he is tough to bring down.  His Hudl has him listed at 6’4” 215 with a 4.7 40-yard dash time and his season highlights do not doubt those numbers one bit.  Sauers also has a strong arm as he rifles the ball into his receivers’ hand.  It will be interesting what we see from him in Spartanburg because it seems as if there is nothing the senior cannot do.

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Kendall McKoy (Gibonsville, NC) 2021

McKoy has the tools to be a big-time quarterback on the next level.  He arguable has the highest upside because of his already quarterback-like frame.  At 6’3” 200 pounds, the senior hangs in the pocket and delivers the football with accuracy.  McKoy also can hurt defenses running the football as he is a load to tackle to the ground.  McKoy can downright launch it down the field and send lasers across the middle.  

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Jordan Sink (Greenville, SC) 2025

Sink is ahead of the curve when it comes to arm strength.  With a flick of the wrist, the football is instantly downfield.  The middle schooler has so much room to grow and potentially could gain a few star ratings down the line and become a highly sought after prospect.

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Skill Positions (RB, WR, LB, DB)

Kylen Austin WR (Baltimore, MD) 

The senior from Maryland is fun to watch.  He has a great stutter step at the line and can put his foot in the ground to get upfield.  He can “Moss” defenders on long balls if they are not careful and has the ability to break free on short passes. Austin is dangerous on the inside and outside and should be accounted for at all times or pay the price. 

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Panos Burlos RB (Charlotte, NC) 2022

The junior is a tough grind-it-out runner that fights for every possible yard.  He has good balance and can get extra yards after contact.  The talent has solid hands catching the football out of the backfield and turns it upfield in a hurry.  Seems to need more carries/opportunities to really see what he can do as a workhorse.

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Henry Bowen RB (Charlotte, NC) 2022

What can Bowen do for you? Simply get it done on the ground.  The halfback has the talent to find openings and accelerate for first downs.  He often shreds arm tackles and gives you the extra yardage that can be the difference in winning football games.  What he does consistently is get north and south in a hurry weaving his way through tight spaces.  

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Javares Hamilton (Central, SC) 2021

The quick slot receiver has a knack for getting into open spaces after he catches the football.  He exhibits good body control and can adjust to locate the football when the ball is airborne.  In the right system, Hamilton can excel and be a go-to receiver on the next level.  

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Jamier Moten CB (Charlotte, NC) 2022

The junior corner has great football instincts and is usually in the right place at the right time.  Moten is not afraid to come up and make a tackle on the run and the DB forces quarterbacks to throw their receivers open because of how close he stays on his opponent.  

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