Jay Stanton 6'0,195LB RB Class of 2019 Crestview HS (FL) - All-American Report

Jay Stanton is Scout Trout's number two overall rated All-Purpose Back, as he defines what a stand-out "ALL-PURPOSE" player should yield to the eye. This Every Down Back is very explosive and waste no time driving the football directly into the heart of a defensive unit. Jay Stanton can line up all over the football field and was able to rush for 1100 yards and 13 touchdowns, while hauling in 6 receptions for a whopping 200 yards (33.3 avg) and 2 receiving touchdowns. This exhilarating style of play was able to garner Stanton 1st Team All-Area for large schools and Honorable Mention All-State in the talent rich State of Florida. Jay's shiftiness and agility can be partially attributed to his outstanding point guard play on the hardwood, which was also Scout Trout's favorite sport to play at his age. With 4.5 speed and a 34-inch vertical, Stanton could easily line up in the slot at the next level and/or be a dynamic target for his QB out of the backfield. Stanton demonstrate a tenacious downhill running style that is conducive to moving the chains consistently at the next level and showing superior vision to utilize the cut-back lane. Stanton can be seen lining up in the slot and run a great "wheel" route, while being able to adjust to the football to make a tremendous catch. Stanton is then able to carry not one, but two defenders all the way to the end-zone for another big time play, as an All-Purpose Back. Knowing how my new algorithm is calculated, I have ranked Jay Stanton our #2 All-Purpose Back, as he also is an exceptional young man and STUDENT-Athlete. Now, after watching hundreds of top flight running backs around the nation, I have decided Jay Stanton is the most well-rounded when it comes to being a powerful back, who can also beat you badly in the passing game. As I dig further into this young man's career and life, I am reminded of the Hall of Fame Running Back Ladainian Tomlinson and his historic play as both an "All-Purpose Back" and a featured Tailback, who had the capability to carry his team to victory. This type of All-American play not only warrants a high ranking on my All-Purpose Backs list, but would also land him high on my top Overall Athletes. The swing pass out of the backfield at 1:43 shows Stanton's ability to react with outstanding instincts, as he is able to notice the defender to the outside before he even catches the football. Then he rapidly breaks back to the inside and is once again darting down field after a fabulous stiff arm to create another optimal gain for his team. Stanton illustrates his fabulous play at the bottom of his highlights and he uses the word "quick" quite often. When I watch his Basketball tape, I can see why Stanton has the acceleration and the coordination he possesses on the football field. With Stanton's keen sense of play and outstanding academics for a Student-Athlete, his upside as a collegiate running back is out of this world, and I have seen a massive progression in mostly ALL he sets his mind to. Stanton was used extremely well in a diverse high school system that also translates to him being able to pick up schematics quickly and be an instant contributor at ANY level of college football. I want to thank Jay for accepting his nomination for our Scout Trout All-American Bowl and, as always, KEEP GRINDING! The road less traveled will not lead you astray, as you travel down your path to greatness in whatever life decides to throw your way. 

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