WESTERVILLE, Ohio — Hundreds of high school athletes traveled from near and far Saturday to measure their skills at The Opening’s Columbus Regional just a short drive from Ohio State University. Action commenced mid-morning and lasted deep into the afternoon, allowing both blue-chip college football prospects and under-the-radar talents an opportunity to share a spotlight. Competition was fierce and featured some of America’s most coveted recruits. With just three stops remaining on The Opening’s spring camp circuit—Chicago, Oakland and Seattle—invitations are increasingly scarce for national finals at Nike’s world headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. Several of those spots were filled Saturday, as seven standouts punched their ticket for the annual elite showcase in July. Cincinnati tight end Matt Dotson, Georgia cornerback Jamyest Williams and five Michigan players (receiver KJ Hamler, receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones, offensive lineman Jordan Reid, linebacker Antjuan Simmons and conerback Ambry Thomas) made strong enough impressions to secure invitations. “I would like to go out there and reclaim my [SPARQ national] title,” Peoples-Jones, a rare two-time finals participant, told Bleacher Report. “I’m just going to have fun. This is a fun football event with the nation’s top prospects. We’re just all out there working and having fun with each other.” DPJ (@dpeoplesjones) showing why he’s a ????? WR. …
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