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Saulsberry shines in Gainesville
By Kevin Ledford | 4/25/10 |
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Last
weekend, the Nike Football Training Camp made it’s way
through Gainesville, Florida and it was one of
Gainesville’s own that made perhaps the biggest splash.
Trevarris Saulsberry exploded onto the scene in his own
backyard as the 6’4”, 260-pound defensive lineman from
Gainesville High stole the show.
“We did agility, competition stuff. That’s about it. We
tested their equipment, like the Nike equipment they
sell, and so we did some drills with their Nike
equipment,” Saulsberry says. Trevarris performed
exceptionally well by all accounts in those drills and
didn’t lose a single battle in the one-on-one portion of
the camp against some of the top offensive lineman in
the area.
The Hurricanes are coming off a 10-2 season and must
replace several key players from that squad including
stars Kevin Nelson at linebacker and Devont’a Davis in
the defensive backfield. But Trevarris intends to take
on a leadership role and insists that they’re ready for
the challenge.
“Oh we’re looking good. Real good. We have (LB) Ismael
Durr and (DB) Luis Rosado stepping in for them (Nelson
and Davis).”
Trevarris’ performance at the Gainesville NFTC supports
his case that the Hurricanes will be just fine. He’s
aware of the fact that opponents will be paying extra
attention to him and that he’ll be seeing plenty of
double teams, but that’s nothing new to him. “I got a
lot of those last year, “ Saulsberry chuckles.
As for recruiting, Trevarris currently holds offers from
FIU, USF, Marshall, Iowa State and North Carolina A&T
and is sure to add many more to those. He’s caught the
attention of several schools and is hearing from
Georgia, Arkansas, Florida State, Florida and Miami.
Though he lives in Gainesville, Saulsberry grew up a
Florida State fan but says he’s approaching the
recruiting process with an open mind.
“I’m just weighing my options out right now. Any offers
that’ll come in, I’ll take. I‘m just trying to visit
schools and see how I get a feel for it and the coaches
and see how the program works.”
However, there is one particular school that he hasn’t
heard from yet that he would like to. “Somewhat Clemson.
I don’t know, there’s just something that draws me
towards it.”
Trevarris says the main factors in his decision will be
“the pharmacy program and how the defense is.”
He plays defensive end, defensive tackle and tight end
for the Hurricanes and says that he’s being recruited as
defensive end and defensive tackle. As for where he
prefers to play, Trevarris says, “Defensive end right
now because that’s what I’m used to but if I can get
used to defensive tackle, I’ll play anything.”
Judging by his performance at the Gainesville NFTC,
Saulsberry can play wherever he wants.
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