TheSabre.com was in attendance for last week’s high school combines in Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, respectively. Below are some notes and observations from each combine, which drew a number of top 2006 recruits including WR Chris Bell , WR Percy Harvin , WR Damon McDaniel and DE/OLB Brian Whitmore , 2007 recruits and college coaches.
Monday’s Norfolk combine: Lake Taylor High School
Physically imposing and every bit of 6-3, 205 pounds, Granby’s Chris Bell displayed excellent all around athleticism and showed why he is rated one of the top receivers on the East coast. He posted an electronically timed 4.51 in the 40-yard dash, which was run on grass; he showed excellent leaping ability and nice quickness, too.
It certainly is easy to see how Bell is successful in high school. He has the strength and size to ward off defenders. He is an outstanding athlete with good speed – maybe not blazing speed, but he certainly is fast enough.
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