Players to watch at The Opening
Offense
Ira Denson, OG (Madison, Fla./Madison)Denson arrived at the Orlando NFTC with little fanfare, but by the time the event was over the offensive line prospect had created quite a buzz. The recent Florida State commit put forth a very strong performance during one-on-ones, arguably the best of any offensive lineman on the tour this year. A physically big and strong presence, Denson consistently proved to be a tough obstacle to try and navigate around with an aggressive nature, a quick and powerful punch and nimble feet to mirror. Denson's stock has risen since that event and many will be eager to see if the No. 7 overall guard prospect can offer up an encore performance. One thing is for sure: everyone will know who Ira Denson is at the start of the event this time.
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THE OPENING

Many of the nation's top prospects battled it out at The Opening at Nike Headquarters.
Day 4
• Luginbill and Haubert: Who stood out ![]()
• Luginbill: QB, RB, WR review ![]()
• Luginbill: LB, DB review ![]()
• NFL stars teach more than just football
• Linemen get downright nasty at The Opening
• Day 4 notebook ![]()
• Lone reps from schools represent
• ESPN 150 LB Anzalone picks Notre Dame ![]()
• Four-star WR Jenkins picks Clemson ![]()
• Worst part about being recruited ![]()
• Strange things fans say ![]()
• Morris-Swoopes battle ![]()
• Hackenberg and Morris battle it out ![]()
• Browne-Hackenberg meet ![]()
• OL-DL one-on-ones: Morning session ![]()
Day 3
• How much is too much for recruits to ask for?
• Mitchell keeps low profile, but coming up big
• Day 3 notebook ![]()
• Henry, Kamara on a similar path
• Players impersonate coaches ![]()
• Hutchings groomed for success ![]()
• Day 3 one-on-ones: OL vs. DL ![]()
• WR Samples commits to Oklahoma State
• ESPN 300 OT Hunt picks Cal

