What is First Round? 

First Round specializes in comprehensive football scouting and skill development service, dedicated to identifying and nurturing exceptional talent. Our expert team employs advanced analytics and personalized training programs to enhance players' technical abilities, tactical understanding, and overall performance. We are committed to ethical scouting practices and holistic player development, ensuring that each athlete reaches their full potential both on and off the field.

What is First Round Elite Skills Scouting Combine? 

The purpose of First Round Elite Skills Scouting Combine is to provide the community youth an opportunity to learn and improve their football skills from mastery level caliber coaches, while also learning how to be contributing leaders in society. Our aim is to improve each camper in every physical aspect of the game of football; but just as importantly, they will learn about pride, discipline, attitude, and team play ultimately improving their character. Each player will receive maximum personal attention from our professional staff to help each athlete reach his full potential. Most importantly, campers will meet a lot of great people and have a lot of fun!

Meet the Coaches

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Freddy Booth-Lloyd

Born in Cocoa, FL, Freddie attended powerhouse Cocoa High School. During his time at Cocoa High School, Lloyd was two-way standout player at defensive tackle and fullback. Lloyd earned a scholarship to Temple University where he excelled on the field as well earning himself All-Conference honors and helped lead his team to top 25 prominence. After college, Lloyd spent some time with the Seattle Seahawks before being released. From there he recieved an opportunity with the Arizona Cardinals where his time was cut short due to injuries. Currently, Lloyd is a premiere pass rusher for the Orlando Predators in the AFL. 

Accolades

*FHSSA Class 4A Football State Champion

*AAC Champion

*2x First Team AAC All-Defensive Team

*3x 1st Team All-NAL

*1x AFL Sack Leader

*2023 NAL Defensive Lineman of the Year

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Lee Bennett

A Leesburg, FL native, Lee is a former standout linebacker at Leesburg High School and Mercer University, where he earned First Team All-Southern Conference honors before being signed to the CFL. Now a dedicated coach, he began his coching career at Leesburg High School and currently serves as the linebackers coach at The First Academy in Orlando. He also coaches for the nationally recognized 7v7 team, 24K, helping develop top-tier talent for collegiate programs. Known best for his leadership and player-first approach, Bennett continues to postively impact the Central Florida football community. 

Accolades

* 2014 FACA Regional Utility Player of the Year

*First Team All-Southern Conference (FCS)

*Undrafted Free Agent Signee BC Lions (CFL)

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Eric Samuels

Sprouting from the small town of Umatilla, FL. Eric Samuels has proven to be a solidified coach in the Central Florida Area. Samuels finished his stellar high school career, setting many records at Umatilla High School where he excelled as a 3-sport athlete in football, basketball, and track and field. He then accepted went on to play four years at Vanderbilt University in the SEC. Eric's versatility was quickly noticed as he was utilized on offense, defense, and special teams. Following his career at Vanderbilit, Eric continued his career as an CFL undrafted free agent signee to the then Edmonton Eskismos (now Edmonton Elks). Currently, Samuels serve as the Head Football Coach for Umatilla High School. 

Accolades

*Undrafted Free Agent Signee (CFL)

*2024 SSAA Coach of the Year 

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Bryant Benton

Bryant Benton (BB), a dedicated football coach and former standout athlete from Leesburg, FL. At Leesburg, Benton excelled at football, track and field, and weight-lifting. After Leesburg, Benton continued his success in athletics playing football at Warner University where he was a four year starter, and earning First Team All-Sun Conference honors all four year! Following his collegiate career, Benton transitioned into  coaching pouring his passion into younger players. Currently, Benton serves as the Varsity Running Backs Coach and Special Teams Coordinator and Leesburg High School. He also serves as the Head Coach for the Girls Flag Football Team.

Accolades

* 2014 FACA 2nd Team Offense All-Region 

* 4x First Team All- Sun Conference

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Lonnie Outlaw

A Rochelle, GA native, Lonnie is a professional Wide Reciever for the Orlando Predators. Outlaw is a 8 year professional. After his playing tenure at Miles College, Outlaw earned mini-camp invite from the Atlanta Falcons. He was cut after camp, but saw another opportunity with the Detriot Lions. Due to injury, he was cut. Outlaws unique physical abilities and size managed to earn him another opportunity with the New York Jets. He was cut shortly after mini-camp. From there, Outlaws arena football career began to soar. Outlaw has played 8 seasons of Arena football for the Philadelphia Soul, Columbus Lions, and Orlando Predators respectively. Winning two ArenaBowl Championships with the Philadelphia Soul.

Accolades

*2016 ArenaBowl (XXIX) Champion

*2017 ArenaBowl (XXX) Champion

* 2017 AFL Most Improved Player

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Jabari Dunham

Originating from Eustis, Fl. Dunham has established himself as a premier coach in the Central Florida Area. After a very successful high school career, earning FACA Regional Player of The Year. He continued his playing career at University of Tennessee-Martin and Bethune Cookman University. Dunham's versatility and athleticism led him to play multiple positions including QB, WR, and TE. After the completion Dunham's continued his playing career in the AFL for a short stint. Dunham then began his coacing career, starting at his Alma Mater Bethune Cookman University as an Offensive Analyst/ Quarterbacks Coach. Dunham has served as the Inside/Outside Recievers Coach for the Orlando Predators. Currently, Dunham serves as the Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator and Director of Player Development at Eustis High School. 

Accolades

*2014 FACA Regional Player of theYear 

*First Team All-MEAC Academic

*Youngest Coach in NAL/AFL History

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Estader Maurepas 

Hailing from Leesburg, FL. Estader Meurepas is a versatile offensive line coach. Maurepas played at Leesburg High School, and was a pivotal foundation for the offensive line. After high school Maurepas jumped right into coaching. Pouring his passion for football into the youth. He began coaching for the Leesburg Junior Jackets, and helped them rise to national prominence. His talents was quickly noticed and joined the state powerhouse Orlando Jaguars. The jags play a national schedule, challenging all the great youth programs across the country. Maurepas knowledge for the game once again succeeded as he helped lead the Jags to a National Championship; while having a offensive line that only gave up 4 sacks all season! Currently, Maurepas is the Offensive Line Coach for The First Academy of Orlando (TFA).