Blue-Grey All-American Combine: Heartland Super Scouting Report (2022)

Big Ten Conference target Jordan Allen (left) and American Athletic Conference target Austin Romaine (right) were instructed by NFL veteran John Holman (middle) during the Blue-Grey All-American Combine (Heartland Super).

Back in a familiar setting, NFL veteran Ken Stills was lead instructor and he had help from fellow one-time professional John Holman, among others, during the Blue-Grey All-American Combine (Heartland Super) at Kansas City Chiefs’ Training Facility at Missouri Western State University (MO).

Although there were many scholarship-worthy prospects in attendance, numerous others fit in that category. Below is a preview of some of the top performers, all who can now be considered as possible All-American Bowl candidates for one of the upcoming games later on this year.

John Chapin, QB, 2023, Truman (MO): The 6-foot-1 and 175-pounder might end up as a good fit with a school in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, maybe with North Dakota or South Dakota.

Joseph Heckemeyer, QB, 2023, Sikeston (MO): The 6-3 and 210-pounder looked the part and played the part. He did a good job of picking up in the offensive concepts of the coaching staff.

Cole Ruble, RB, 2023, Seckman (MO): North Dakota State and Western Illinois appear to have the 5-10 and 180-pounder on the radar. Rightfully so after a standout effort in this setting.

Jaxin Patterson, RB, 2023, Patterson (MO): The 5-10 and 192-pounder could find a home with the likes of Dartmouth and Navy. Safe to say, he’ll have options at the next level.

Peyton Parks, RB, 2023, Bonner Springs (KS): Quick and fast, with above-average burst, the 5-11 and 188-pounder did a little bit of everything, most of it well.

Dante Sample, RB, 2023, Hillcrest (MO): Big and strong, with a fair amount of athleticism, the 6-foot and 220-pounder has bright future. The journey continues, of course.

Damien Moore, RB, 2023, Oakville (MO): Good in the ground and passing game, the 6-foot and 180-pounder has the tools to succeed at the next level, no question about it.

Isaiah Coppage, WR, 2023, Bishop Miege (KS): North Dakota State and South Dakota State have kept the lines of communication open in the past with the 6-1 and 190-pounder.

Victor Klote, WR, 2023, Raymore Peculiar (MO): Back at the brand’s workout for the second time in as many years, the 6-2 and 205-pounder has talked with Northern Iowa and Nebraska.

Eric Miller, WR, 2023, Valley Christian (AZ): Size and speed, with a good set of hands to boot, the 6-1 and 175-pounder made the worthwhile, and long trip from the desert.

Tommy Wright, WR, 2023, Bishop Miege (KS): Murray State and North Dakota State jumped on the bandwagon of the 6-2 and 175-pounder. Other programs figure to follow suit.

Lukas Hanks, TE, 2023, Washburn Rural (KS): A big body, with emphasis on big, the 6-3 and 240-pounder was also somewhat surprisingly nimble. He has tons of upside.

Terrance Saunders, OL, 2023, Blue Valley West (KS): The offers are starting to mount, with possibly New Mexico State out in front, for the 6-4 and 285-pounder.

Emmanuel Conley, OL, 2024, Liberty North (MO): The 6-6 and 275-pounder attended a camp at Missouri, and chances are, he’ll receive many other invites to similar events

Sean Rich, OL, 2023, Commerce (OK): The 6-6 and 295-pounder could stick with a program such as Central Arkansas or Tulsa. This situation is certainly worth monitoring.

Brett Carroll, OL, 2023, Olathe East (KS): This time next year, watch out, everyone has been fairly warned, the 6-4 and 295-pounder will be a force to reckon with.

Aidan Wing, DB, 2023, Bishop Miege (KS): North Dakota State and South Dakota State seem to be the mix for a potential commitment from the 6-3 and 200-pounder

Callen Barta, DB, 2024, Seaman (KS): Young, but only on paper, the 6-1 and 175-pounder turned some heads. Northern Iowa and South Dakota are in his wish list.

John Underwood, DB, 2023, Belleville East Township (IL): The 5-10 and 165-pounder could land with a team such as Murray State. It’s only up from here, naturally.

Dontrell Harris, DB, 2023, Wichita Northwest (KS): The 6-foot and 180-pounder has had a dialogue going with Colorado State for a bit. He’d like to keep the conversation going.

Troy Tomaselli, DB, 2023, Cornerstone Christian (TX): Columbia and Harvard have apparently seen something they like in the 6-1 and 175-pounder. The attention is warranted.

Austin Romaine, LB, 2023, Hillsboro (MO): The 6-3 and 232-pounder has an offer list that grows by the day, nearing a half dozen now. That number will soon reach double digits.

Jalen Rice, LB, 2023, El Dorado (KS): The 6-1 and 205-pounder received camp invites to Kansas and Kansas State. Now, it’s time to make good on those opportunities.

Jaydan Trotter, LB, 2023, Hazelwood Central (MO): Tough and determined from start to finish, the 6-foot and 190-pounder did not back down from anyone, or anything.

Levi Wittenberg, LB, 2023, El Dorado (KS): Kansas State has expressed varied levels of interest in the 6-2 and 200-pounder. Staying close to home would be ideal for him.

Jaylen Nevins, LB, 2023, Raymore Peculiar (KO): The opponent didn’t matter, running backs and tight ends alike, the 5-10 and 205-pounder took on all-comers.

Justyce Betts, LB, 2024, Bishop Miege (KS): Just now starting to scratch the surface, the 5-10 and 204-pounder could end up at camps for Kansas and Kansas State.

Jordan Allen, DL, 2023, Olathe South (KS): The 6-3 and 240-pounder has scholarships in place from Iowa, Missouri and USC, to name a few of the many. He’s the real deal.

Kade Seip, DL, 2023, Lincoln North Star (NE): In a perfect world, where the stars align, signs point to nearby Nebraska being an ideal future home for the 6-3 and 225-pounder.

Lance Bassett, DL, 2023, Lawrence (KS): The 6-3 and 265-pounder just might stick with a programs in the Big 12 Conference, perhaps nearby Kansas for good measure.

Boston Bower, DL, 2023, Hartley (IL): Ball State and South Dakota State are a couple favorites for the 6-3 and 230-pounder. It’ll be interesting to see how things work out.

Lee Jensen, DL, 2023, Davenport West (IA): The 6-3 and 250-pounder would like nothing more that to impress the powers that be at Drake or South Dakota State.

Garrett Keeler, DL, 2023, Broomfield (CO): A target of programs in the Mountain West Conference, the 6-3 and 210-pounder is keeping his options. For now, anyway.

Kadence Velde, DL, 2023, York (NE): The 6-3 and 285-pounder was a late addition to the workout. But worth the wait. Drake, Valparaiso and North Dakota State are interested.

Editor’s Note: When it comes to statistics from the nationwide series of All-American Combines, such as the most recent one, we’ve got you covered. For the numbers, look no further (click here).

Worth mentioning, periodically and often within days, more information about the workout will be added in this space. That said, feel free to check back on a regular basis for the much-needed insight.

Also, most participants at the recent All-American Combine will soon be provided with plenty of additional details on a potential exclusive membership to the invite-only Red Zone Prospects (click here).

Additionally, likely late in the summer, invitations will be extended to one of the brand’s upcoming All-American Bowls held at NFL stadium and nationally broadcast on ESPN’s family of networks.

Games take place at Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium, Buccaneers’ Raymond James Stadium, Falcons’ Mercedes Benz Stadium, Texans’ NRG Stadium or Jaguars’ EverBank Field, among other venues. 

Moving forward, the Blue-Grey Football Selection Committee will consider a number of different factors before making any decision on potential invites to the All-American Bowl. Stay tuned.