re: Rivals Houston showcase : Willis, Noil, and Godchaux

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Louisiana locks down Houston, Five-Star invites
With nearly 200 players in attendance, the Rivals Camp Series presented by Under Amour gave many of the top players in the region an opportunity to play their way into the Rivals Five-Star Challenge.

Two of the top players from Louisiana took full advantage.

Teammates Gerald Willis III and Speedy Noil of New Orleans (La.) Edna Karr took home invitations from the camp.

Rivals.com regional analyst Jason Howell said the pair showed the analyst team exactly what he anticipated entering the event.

"Willis is a highly productive player on the field," Howell said. "He is also a known commodity. He is high-energy with a good motor. He can play the run or get after the quarterback and at his size he can slide inside and play tackle if needed.

"Speedy is exactly what his name implies. It is all speed and quickness. What has really helped elevate his game is that he is playing quarterback at Karr and so he has a more complete knowledge of the offense because he knows where the receivers are supposed to be and then he can apply that to his game."

La Porte (Texas) High linebacker Hoza Scott arrived late to the camp but made it in time for one-on-one competition in the afternoon and showcased his ability in coverage.

The four-star Texas A&M commit checked in at 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds and looked like he was in great physical condition in earning his red envelope to the elite event.

Davon's desire
Four-star defensive lineman Davon Godchaux entered the Houston stop of the Rivals Camp Series presented by Under Armour with the goal of earning an invitation to this summer's Rivals Five-Star Challenge.

He did just that, and also took home the defensive line MVP award.

"I think I did a good job today," he said. "I wanted to put it in God's hands and I knew it would be taken care of."

Godchaux added that he was happy with his overall ranking of No. 208 in the Rivals250 but said the invitation to play against players ranked ahead of him is what is motivating him to participate in the Rivals Five-Star Challenge.

"I don't know if Da'Shawn Hand or Andrew Brown are better than me," he said. "I want to see them up close and see what they have and what I have."

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