Import Versatility for Global Leagues - 2023 College Gridiron Showcase (CGS)
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It is an exciting time for the game of football, as its global reach extends daily. There are more Pro Leagues in North America than ever before, and opportunities to play, coach, or scout in almost every country in the world.
Our aim with the All22 Substack is to add value to this growing space and serve the global football community that we love. Whether it is the Alternative football leagues of North America (CFL, XFL, USFL, Indoor, etc) or the International Leagues all throughout the world, the personnel identified in our Substack can benefit all levels.
Information and evaluations in this Substack are provided by the ALL22 Scouting Department. Our scouting team is trained and vetted by NFL and CFL experienced scouts, along with bringing their own valued experience in football. Our team includes the following on today’s Substack:
This week we will be covering the College Gridiron Showcase (CGS) that finished in January. We will introduce players in categories that we hope resonate with scouts, coaches, players, and fans alike. A new category will be presented each day, with a different All-Star game focused on per week.
Enjoy our look at each of the import versatility players from the College Gridiron Showcase today, and we look forward to seeing you tomorrow for a new group of players.
Here are the import versatility players from the Tropical Bowl in case you missed it.
MEASUREMENTS KEY
Height is written with the first digit being feet, the next two digits being inches, and the last digit being an eighth of an inch. For example, 6023 is 6 feet, 2 inches, and 3/8.
Weight is done in pounds.
Hand, arm, and wing are all measured in inches and an eighth of an inch.
v = verified measurement conducted by an NFL or Alternative Pro League experienced Scout (CFL, XFL, USFL).
e = estimated measurement conducted by a non-NFL or Alternative Pro League experienced Scout.
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CB/WR Devious Christmon - Bethel University-TN (2018-22)
Height: 6023v | Weight: 190v | Hand: 9 7/8v | Arm: 33 2/8v | Wing: 78v
CGS: #6 Marshals
College Career Stats: 48 Games Played | 124 Solo | 70 Ast | 194 Tot | 7.5-31 TFL-yds | 14 INT | 80yds | 40 PBU | 1 FF | 2 FR
Athletic Awards:
2022: All-MSC 1st Team at DB
2021: All-MSC 1st Team at DB
2020: All-MSC 1st Team at DB
College Notes: 4-year starter at CB. During his career, he recorded 33 games with 3+ Tackles, 18 games with 5+ Tackles, 8 games with 2+ PBUs, and 34 games with at least 1 PBU or 1 INT. In program history, he ranks 12th in Tackles and 2nd in INTs. Started his college career at WR before transitioning to CB in his 1st season.
High School Notes: Played CB and WR in High School. 2-sport High School athlete in Football and Basketball.
HIGHLIGHTS N/A
TE/QB/P/Holder Tyler Hunt - Michigan State University (2017-22)
Height: 6024v | Weight: 248v | Hand: 9v | Arm: 30v | Wing: 74 2/8v
CGS: #39 Desperados
College Career Stats: 45 Games Played (17 Starts) | 27 Games Played at TE | 18 Games Played at Punter | 37 Rec | 312yds | 8.4 YPC | 1 TD | 1 Att | 1yd | 1 TD | 1 Comp/PA | 15yds | 1 KR | 16yds | 36 Punts | 1,444yds | 40yds/Punt | 63yds Longest | 2 TB | 10 FC | 15 I20 | 3 50yds+ | 2 Tackles
Athletic Awards: N/A
Academic Awards:
2022: Academic All-Big Ten Team
2018: Academic All-Big Ten Team
College Notes: 1-year starter at TE and 1-year starter at Punter. As a TE in 27 games, he averaged 1.4 Receptions per game and 11.6yds per game. Missed the last 2 games of the 2021 season due to an injury. Was the starting Punter in 2018 for 5 games before sufferring a non-contact ACL tear in practice. Served as holder at times. 2018 was the only season he had production as a Punter. Started his career listed as a PK/P before transitioning to TE in 2020. Walk-on at Michigan State.
High School Notes: Played QB in High School. As a QB he helped lead his team to the district title game and an 8-3 overall record. 3-sport High School athlete in Football, Basketball, and Baseball.
HIGHLIGHTS N/A
LB/RB/TE/P Quinn Perry - University of Colorado (2018-22) / El Camino College (2017-18)
Height: 6003v | Weight: 252v | Hand: 8 3/8v | Arm: 30 4/8v | Wing: 74v
CGS: #44 Wranglers
College Career Stats: 53 Games Played | 53 Games Played at LB | 22 Game Played at Punter
Defensive Stats: 139 Solo | 102 Ast | 241 Tot | 16.5-66 TFL-yds | 6-40 Sacks-yds | 1 INT | 36yds | 1 TD | 3 PBU | 2 FF | 2 FR | 2 BLK
Offensive Stats: 3 Att | 16yds | 5.3 YPA | 1 Comp/PA | 10yds
Special Team Stats: 90 Punts | 3,484yds | 38.7yds/Punt | 55yds Longest | 2 TB | 16 I20 | 21 FC
Athletic Awards:
2018: All-Conference 2nd Team at LB & Punter
2017: All-Conference 2nd Team at Punter
Academic Awards:
2020: Colorado's Academic Student-Athlete of the Month (July)
2018: SCFA Scholar-Athlete Team
College Notes: 4-year starter at LB and 2-year starter at Punter (2017-18). 2022 Team Captain. During his career, he recorded 23 games with 5+ Tackles, 5 games with 10+ Tackles, and 12 games with at least 1 TFL or 1 Sack.
High School Notes: Played LB, TE, and Punter in High School. Played on the U16, U17, U18, and U20 USA National Rugby Teams. 2-sport High School athlete in Football and Rugby.
HIGHLIGHTS N/A
CB/SAF/QB Ronald Williams Jr. - Michigan State University (2021-22) / University of Alabama (2020) / Hutchison Community College (2018-19)
Height: 6006v | Weight: 184v | Hand: 9 2/8v | Arm: 32 4/8v | Wing: 77 4/8v
CGS: #17 Desperados
College Career Stats: 43 Games Played | 78 Solo | 30 Ast | 107 Tot | 4-8 TFL-yds | 1-2 Sack-yds | 5 INT | 75yds | 17 PBU | 1 FF | 1 FR | 1 PR
Athletic Awards:
2019: NJCAA All-American 1st Team at DB | All-KJCCC 1st Team at CB
Academic Awards:
2020: SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll
College Notes: 2-year starter at CB. During his career, he recorded 19 games with 3+ Tackles, 4 games with 5+ Tackles, 3 games with 2 PBUs, and 14 games with at least 1 PBU or 1 INT. Wasn't a primary starter in the 2022 season after being the primary starter at CB for Michigan State in the 2021 season. Missed the last 2 games of 2022 due to an injury. Only played in 3 games in 2020 due to suffering an arm injury. Didn’t play in any games while at Alabama. Made the transition to CB at Hutchinson CC after playing QB in High School.
High School Notes: Played QB and SAF in High School. 2-sport High School athlete in Football and Basketball.
HIGHLIGHTS N/A
CB/QB/WR Michael Irons - Tarleton State University (2022) / Cornell University (2018-21)
Height: 6004v | Weight: 183v | Hand: 8 4/8v | Arm: 30 5/8v | Wing: 73 4/8v
CGS: #10 Marshals
College Career Stats: 37 Games Played
Defensive Stats: 67 Solo | 27 Ast | 94 Tot | 4.5-16 TFL-yds | 2-12 Sacks-yds | 21 PBU | 1 FR
Offensive Stats: 2 Att | 5yds | 2.5 YPC
Athletic Awards:
2021: All-Ivy League 2nd Team at DB
College Notes: 3-year starter at CB. During his career, he recorded 17 games with 3+ Tackles, 7 games with 5+ Tackles, 3 games with 2+ PBUs, and 13 games with at least 1 PBU or 1 INT. His 2020 season was canceled due to Covid. Saw a little bit of action as a Wildcat QB in 2018.
High School Notes: Played DB, WR, and QB in High School. 3-sport High School athlete in Football, Basketball, and Track and Field. 2x Team Captain on the Basketball team and was also a 2x district MVP. Was a State Champion in the 4x100m and 4x200m relays. Graduated in the top 10% of his class.
HIGHLIGHTS N/A
WR/Wildcat QB/KR MJ Link - University of Texas Permian Basin (2020-22) / Garden City Community College (2017-19)
Height: 5113v | Weight: 186v | Hand: 9 7/8v | Arm: 32v | Wing: 74v
CGS: #15 Desperados
College Career Stats: 40 Games Played | 149 Rec | 2,366yds | 15.9 YPC | 26 TD | 29 Att | 162yds | YPA | 1 TD | 11 Comp | 26 PA | 42% Comp% | 113yds | 4.3 YPA | 2 TD | 10 KR | 229yds | 22.9yds/KR | 2,757 APY | 6 Tackles
Athletic Awards:
2022: Don Hansen D2 All-American Honorable Mention at WR | LSC Offensive Player of the Year | LSC WR of the Year | All-LSC 1st Team at WR | All-Super Region Four 2nd Team at WR
Fall 2021: All-LSC 1st Team at WR
2019: All-Conference Honorable Mention Team at WR
College Notes: 4-year starter at WR. During his career, he recorded 25 games with 3+ Receptions, 15 games with 5+ Receptions, 10 games with 100yds+ Receiving, 3 games with 150yds+ Receiving, and 7 games with 2+ Receiving TDs. Finished the 2022 season with a league-high 9 Receiving TDs along with 782yds Receiving and 54 Receptions. He also filled in at QB in the Wildcat formation. Ended his career as the most decorated offensive player in program history. He holds career records for Receptions (116), Receiving Yards (1,793), and Receiving TDs (22). He is also the single-season record holder in Receptions, (54), Receiving Yards (782), and Receiving TDs (9).
High School Notes: Played WR and CB in High School. Only played 1 year of varsity football. 2-sport High School athlete in Football and Track and Field (100m, High Jump, and Long Jump).
OT/DL Demontrey Jacobs - University of South Florida (2020-22) / Grambling State University (2017-19)
Height: 6060v | Weight: 304v | Hand: 11v | Arm: 37v | Wing: 85v
CGS: #79 Desperados
College Career Stats: 55 Games Played
Athletic Awards: N/A
Pro Experience Notes: Selected 54th overall in the 7th round by the Philadelphia Stars in the 2023 USFL College Draft.
College Notes: 4-year starter at OT. Was recruited by Grambling State as a DL before transitioning to OL in 2018 after his redshirt season.
High School Notes: Played OL and DL in High School. 2-sport High School athlete in Football and Basketball.
CB/WR/QB Brandon Barbee - Southeastern Louisiana (Fall 2021-22) / Morehead State (2018-Spring 2021)
Height: 5102v | Weight: 190v | Hand: 9 1/8v | Arm: 30v | Wing: 72v
CGS: #21 Desperados
College Career Stats: Stats: 24 Games Played | 86 Solo | 33 Ast | 119 Tot | 4.5-7 TFL-yds | 0.5-3 Sack-yds | 10 INT | 71yds | 1 TD | 17 PBU | 1 FF | 1 FR | 10yds
Athletic Awards:
Spring 2021: All-PFL 1st-Team at DB | AFCA All-American 2nd Team at DB | PFL Co-Defensive Player of the Week
Academic Awards:
2021: Fall SLC Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll
2018: Fall PFL Academic Honor Roll
College Notes: 4-year starter at CB. During his career, he recorded 21 games with 3+ Tackles, 9 games with 5+ Tackles, 4 games with 2+ PBUs, and 20 games with at least 1 PBU or 1 INT. Wasn’t a primary starter in the 2022 season despite being a primary starter at CB for Southeastern Louisiana in the 2021 season.
High School Notes: Played WR and QB in High School. Tore ACL in his freshman year and then again in his junior year. This adversely affected the recruiting process. 2-sport High School athlete in Football and Basketball.
WR/QB/KR Shocky Jacques-Louis - Akron University (2022) / University of Pittsburgh (2018-20)
Height: 5116v | Weight: 175v | Hand: 9 5/8v | Arm: 33v | Wing: 76 2/8v
CGS: #5 Wranglers
College Career Stats: 58 Games Played | 157 Rec | 1,941 Rec Yds | 12.36 YPC | 5 TD | 34 Att | 190yds | 5.6 YPA | 17 KR | 367yds | 21.6yds/KR | 2,498 APY
Athletic Awards:
2022: All-MAC 3rd Team
College Notes: 4-year starter at WR. During his career, he recorded 11 games with 5+ Receptions, 2 games with 10+ Receptions, and 5 games with 100yds+ Receiving. Had career-highs in 2022 with 69 Rec and 858yds Receiving.
High School Notes: Played WR and QB in High School. 3-star prospect. Ranked as the #26 athlete in the nation. 2-sport High School athlete in Football and Basketball.
DE/OLB/TE/QB Rudy Ngougni - Long Island University (Fall 2021-22) / Notre Dame College (2018-Spring 2021)
Height: 6010v | Weight: 227v | Hand: 9 2/8v | Arm: 29v | Wing: 78v
CGS: #36 Marshals
College Career Stats: 46 Games Played | 64 Solo | 35 Ast | 99 Tot | 14.5-63 TFL-yds | 6-38 Sacks-yds | 1 PBU | 5 FF | 1 FR | 11yds | 1 KR | 9yds
Athletic Awards:
2022: Captains’ Award
Spring 2021: All-MEC Honorable Mention at DL
College Notes: 3-year starter at DE. 2022 Team Captain. During his career, he recorded 4 games with 5+ Tackles and 10 games with at least 1 TFL or 1 Sack.
High School Notes: Played DE, OLB, TE, and QB in High School. 2-sport High School athlete Football and Wrestling. All-State Wrestler, graduating with 3rd-most wins in school history (97).
Other Notes: Born in Cameroon and moved to the U.S. at 8 years old.
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