McChesney puts top Colorado players to the test
SIX ZERO STRENGTH WORKOUT WARRIORS
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OL Dillon Middlemiss, Arvada Pomona High (2015)
One of the top five ranked in-state prospects this cycle, Middlemiss grew up cheering for the Buffaloes and he wanted to stay in Colorado for college so it was a no-brainer to commit to CU after receiving an offer. He is a fourth-generation Colorado native. Middlemiss will line up at left tackle for Pomona this fall and is projected by CU's staff to stay at offensive tackle.
Boulder Fairview's Carlo KempClick OL Ashton Torres, Aurora Cherokee Trail (2016) Here to view this Link. was the first 2016 lineman in Colorado to receive an offer, and there is a good chance Torres will be next. A starter at left tackle during his sophomore season, the 6-foot-4, 275-pound Torres is already starting to generate buzz as a future blue-chipper. A fan of the Buffaloes growing up, Torres is open to all colleges entering the process.
DL Matt Gaiter, Littleton Chatfield (2015)
A first-team all-conference selection as a junior, Gaiter is a versatile defensive lineman that could project as a defensive end or defensive tackle for the next level. CU, Washington, CSU and Wyoming have all stopped by Chatfield and shown interest this spring, and Gaiter plans to camp at all four schools this summer. South Dakota State is also actively recruiting him.
DT Frank Umu, Littleton Heritage (2015)
Umu recently picked up his first offer from Weber State and there is a good chance that more programs will step up with an offer in the coming months, before his senior season. He has transformed his body since beginning work at Six Zero Strength and is now 6-foot-4, 280-pounds. Umu attended Junior Days at CU and CSU, and will camp with the Buffaloes in June.
QB Rope Ruel, Castle Rock Douglas County (2015)
After accounting for more than 1,600 yards as a junior, Ruel expects to run more of the zone-read option during his senior season, which he hopes helps boost his recruiting stock. He is an athletic quarterback that could also potentially project as a safety for the next level. Ruel has already taken unofficial visits to CU, Wyoming, Utah State and South Dakota State.
OT Tanner Wilkey, Longmont High (2015)
A 6-foot-6.5, 321-pounder, Wilkey has always been bigger than his peers. With traffic, it often takes him two hours to get down to Six Zero Strength to train but he says it is worth it because it allows him to work with "other big guys." He plans to camp at CU, Wyoming, Cal and Stanford this summer. His goal is to prove he is good enough to play at the Pac-12 level.
QB Kyle Winkler, Littleton Chatfield (2015)
An intelligent and accurate quarterback, Winkler threw 25 touchdowns and just four picks as a junior. He stepped into the starting role midway through his sophomore year. CU is his dream school. He attended a CU Junior Day and will camp with the Buffs in June. But Northern Colorado, Weber State, New Mexico State, Dartmouth and Cornell have shown more interest.
TE Sebastian Sock, Highlands Ranch Valor Christian (2015)
Sock is under the radar despite playing for the state's powerhouse team because he was behind a senior last fall. Now is his time to step into the spotlight as the Eagles' top tight end. Sock has gone from 195 in January to 215-pounds in May. A number of colleges have stopped by to watch him practice this spring, but are waiting to evaluate his senior film.
DL Turner Henington, Highlands Ranch Valor Christian (2015)
Henington played nose guard as a junior, but is not as big as his listed size of 6-foot-3, 245-pounds in person. It makes sense that Valor Christian has moved him out to defensive end and allowed him to showcase his abilities as a pass rusher during spring practices. He plans to camp at CSU, Wyoming and CU, where his brother Tyler Henington plays, this summer.
ATH Josh Salazar, Aurora Rangeview (2015)
After suffering a torn ACL in 2012, Salazar returned to full health and had what he considers to be his best year playing football as a junior. He saw action as a tight end, Will linebacker and Sam 'backer. Salazar plans to camp at both Wyoming and Colorado, his dream schools, twice this summer. He is also hearing from CSU-Pueblo early in the recruiting process.
OT Bryce Blair, Englewood Cherry Creek (2015)
Cherry Creek's starting right tackle in 2013, Blair will move over to left tackle for his senior campaign. He has a rangy 6-foot-5, 240-pound frame and excels in pass protection. Blair is working to gain good weight and improve as a run blocker this off-season. He has not drawn any early recruiting interest but plans to camps at CU, Wyoming and CSU this summer.
LB Evan Michaels, Englewood Cherry Creek (2016)
After transferring from Mullen to Cherry Creek, Michaels saw limited action on varsity for the Bruins as a sophomore. He is expected to step into a starting role at either outside linebacker or defensive end in 2014. The 6-foot-0, 215-pound Michaels prides himself on his leverage as a pass rusher. He plans to camp at CU this summer and will be one to watch down the road.
OL Dalton Lawrence, Lone Tree Rock Canyon (2016)
Lawrence has a solid 6-foot-3, 260-pound frame and prides himself on his technique. He is trying to gain strength for his junior season at Rock Canyon. A Texas Longhorns fan growing up, Lawrence said he will be open to any colleges that decide to recruit him in the coming 20 months before signing day for his class. He plans to camp at CU and Wyoming this summer.
A starter at offensive center since his sophomore year, Keys earned second-team honors in 2013 in the Continental League that also featured top hogs Sam JonesClick OL Alex Keys, Highlands Ranch High (2015) Here to view this Link. and Tim LynottClick OL Alex Keys, Highlands Ranch High (2015) Here to view this Link.. Keys lacks ideal height but plays low and has quick feet. He said his dream has always been just to play college football so he is open to any opportunity that might present itself.
LB Patrick Healy, Littleton High (2015)
A two-way starter for Littleton, Healy played inside linebacker, defensive end and offensive guard during his junior season. He feels he excels more on the defensive side of the ball and hopes to play linebacker at the next level. Healy is "open to play anywhere in college." He plans to camp at Wyoming, Northern Colorado and "maybe" Northern Arizona this summer.
Ratcliff will step into a starting role at the varsity level for the first time as a senior and is expected to line at left guard, next to CU commit Dillon MiddlemissClick OL Bravery Ratcliff, Arvada Pomona High (2015) Here to view this Link., who will man Pomona's left tackle spot. The 6-foot-0, 250-pound Ratcliff plans to camp at Wyoming and CU this summer. He hopes his senior film proves him worthy of an opportunity to play in college.
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