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Our first look at the Mississippi 2025 Class Rankings

November 11, 2021
Matt Miller
State Director

As the fall winds down and players are settling in to their offseason workouts, we take our first look at the 2025 class rankings, a list that will continue to evolve as these young players physically mature. Several of these young men will step foot on the high school diamond for the first time this coming spring with a handful being counted on to produce in this, their freshman year. 

One thing is certain, Mississippi is loaded with potential big arms and dual prospects. 

Keep an eye out over the next few days for the 2025 National Player Rankings…

At the top of the list for Mississippi is Konnor Griffin of Jackson Prep. Griffin, potentially the top dual prospect in the country, should step right in and contribute to a Jackson Prep program looking for it’s 5th consecutive state title. With a big arm, explosive bat, and blazing speed, look for Griffin to settle in near the top of the 2025 national player rankings as well.

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Konnor Griffin

Class of 2024 / OF

Rankings  StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 2 / POS: 1

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2024
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Jackson Prep
    State: MS
  • Summer Team: Knights
  • Height: 6-4
    Weight: 190lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
83
Max FB
(07/29/20)
78 - 83
FB
(07/29/20)
64 - 67
CB
(07/29/20)
Pitching
Max FB
83
FB
78 - 83
CB
64 - 67
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Position
6.79
60-yard
(06/22/21)
83
INF Velo
(06/22/21)
89
OF Velo
(06/22/21)
85
Exit Velo
(07/29/20)
Power Speed Score
(06/22/21)
Position
60-yard
6.79
INF Velo
83
OF Velo
89
Power Speed Score
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Position
60-yard
6.85
OF Velo
85
Exit Velo
85
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Trackman - Fastball
88.5
Velocity (max)
(06/22/21)
84.4 - 87.1
Velo Range
(06/22/21)
84.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/22/21)
2195
Spin Rate (max)
(06/22/21)
2026
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/22/21)
IVB (max)
(06/22/21)
IVB (avg)
(06/22/21)
HM (max)
(06/22/21)
HM (avg)
(06/22/21)
Extension (avg)
(06/22/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/22/21)
Spin Score (max)
(06/22/21)
Zone %
(06/22/21)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
88.5
Velo Range
84.4 - 87.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
84.6
Spin Rate (max)
2195
Spin Rate (avg)
2026
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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Trackman - Slider
74.9
Velocity (max)
(06/22/21)
72.4 - 74.4
Velo Range
(06/22/21)
71.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/22/21)
2116
Spin Rate (max)
(06/22/21)
2032
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/22/21)
IVB (max)
(06/22/21)
IVB (avg)
(06/22/21)
HM (max)
(06/22/21)
HM (avg)
(06/22/21)
Extension (avg)
(06/22/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/22/21)
Spin Score (max)
(06/22/21)
Zone %
(06/22/21)
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
74.9
Velo Range
72.4 - 74.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
71.8
Spin Rate (max)
2116
Spin Rate (avg)
2032
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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Trackman - Hitting
93.8
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/22/21)
82.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/22/21)
257
Distance (avg)
(06/22/21)
362
Distance (max)
(06/22/21)
Hard Hit %
(06/22/21)
Sweet Spot %
(06/22/21)
Line Drive %
(06/22/21)
Fly Ball %
(06/22/21)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
93.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
82.5
Distance (avg)
257
Distance (max)
362
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
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A pair of twins from Purvis lock up the #2 and #3 spots in the state. Jacob and Joseph Parker, both recent Mississippi State commits, are completely different players at this stage in their development. Jacob, an outfielder, carries the big frame with a power bat and strong arm, while Joseph settles in at SS with a smooth glove and easy fluid movements. This combo is gonna be fun to watch. 

Jacob Parker

Class of 2025 / CF

Rankings  StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 24 / POS: 1

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: CF
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Purvis
    State: MS
  • Summer Team: Knights
  • Height: 6-4
    Weight: 195lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/L

Statistics

Pitching
85
Max FB
(06/09/22)
79 - 85
FB
(06/09/22)
69 - 73
CB
(06/09/22)
74 - 78
CH
(06/09/22)
Pitching
Max FB
85
FB
79 - 85
CB
69 - 73
CH
74 - 78
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Pitching
Max FB
84
FB
80 - 83
CB
64 - 65
CH
75 - 76
View Event
Pitching
Max FB
80
FB
75 - 80
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Position
7.05
60-yard
(06/21/22)
87
OF Velo
(06/22/21)
86
Exit Velo
(07/29/20)
Power Speed Score
(06/21/22)
Position
60-yard
7.05
OF Velo
87
Power Speed Score
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Position
60-yard
7.08
OF Velo
87
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Position
60-yard
7.4
OF Velo
82
Exit Velo
86
View Event
Position
60-yard
7.82
OF Velo
74
Exit Velo
85
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Trackman - Hitting
97.2
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/21/22)
80.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/21/22)
247
Distance (avg)
(06/21/22)
372
Distance (max)
(06/21/22)
Hard Hit %
(06/21/22)
Sweet Spot %
(06/21/22)
Line Drive %
(06/21/22)
Fly Ball %
(06/21/22)
Ground Ball %
(06/21/22)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
97.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
80.5
Distance (avg)
247
Distance (max)
372
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
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Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
(06/21/22)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/21/22)
72.3
Bat Speed (max)
(06/21/22)
70.1
Bat Speed (avg)
(06/21/22)
Rot. Acc (max)
(06/21/22)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(06/21/22)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(06/21/22)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(06/21/22)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
20.2
Bat Speed (max)
72.3
Bat Speed (avg)
70.1
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Swift

Swift
1.69
10-yd
(06/21/22)
3.96
30-yd
(06/21/22)
7.05
60-yd
(06/21/22)
19.9
Run speed (max)
(06/21/22)
8.5
Run Speed (avg)
(06/21/22)
Swift
10-yd
1.69
30-yd
3.96
60-yd
7.05
Run speed (max)
19.9
Run Speed (avg)
8.5
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Joseph Parker

Class of 2025 / SS

Rankings  StateRank: 4 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 104 / POS: 29

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: 2B
  • High School: Purvis
    State: MS
  • Summer Team: LA Knights 13U Black
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/L

Statistics

Pitching
89
Max FB
(06/08/23)
86 - 89
FB
(06/08/23)
71 - 74
CB
(06/08/23)
Pitching
Max FB
89
FB
86 - 89
CB
71 - 74
View Event
Pitching
Max FB
82
FB
78 - 82
View Event
Pitching
Max FB
80
FB
75 - 77
CB
62 - 64
View Event
Position
7.24
60-yard
(06/21/22)
84
INF Velo
(06/21/22)
75
Exit Velo
(07/29/20)
Power Speed Score
(06/21/22)
Position
60-yard
7.24
INF Velo
84
Power Speed Score
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Position
60-yard
7.72
INF Velo
69
Exit Velo
75
View Event
Position
60-yard
8.4
INF Velo
63
Exit Velo
70
View Event
Trackman - Hitting
88.9
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/21/22)
82.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/21/22)
253
Distance (avg)
(06/21/22)
298
Distance (max)
(06/21/22)
Sweet Spot %
(06/21/22)
Line Drive %
(06/21/22)
Fly Ball %
(06/21/22)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
88.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
82.1
Distance (avg)
253
Distance (max)
298
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
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Swift

Swift
1.75
10-yd
(06/21/22)
4.05
30-yd
(06/21/22)
7.24
60-yd
(06/21/22)
19.2
Run speed (max)
(06/21/22)
8.3
Run Speed (avg)
(06/21/22)
Swift
10-yd
1.75
30-yd
4.05
60-yd
7.24
Run speed (max)
19.2
Run Speed (avg)
8.3
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JA Wood of Tupelo is always working on his craft. Arguably one of the top catching prospects in the state, Wood (#7) shows consistent POP times near 2.0 with a very strong arm from behind the plate (76 mph). The 6’3” freshman can also get it done in front of the plate with the ability drive the baseball to all fields and an exit velocity up to 95 mph. 

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John Austin Wood

Class of 2025 / C

Rankings  StateRank: 12 / POS: 3 OverallRank: 492 / POS: 51

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: Itawamba Agricultural
    State: MS
  • Summer Team: EBC
  • Height: 6-3
    Weight: 190lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
7.34
60-yard
(07/28/21)
2.01 - 2.08
Pop Time
(06/22/21)
78
INF Velo
(06/02/22)
76
C Velo
(06/22/21)
95
Exit Velo
(07/28/21)
Power Speed Score
(06/22/21)
Position
60-yard
7.43
Pop Time
2.01 - 2.08
INF Velo
78
C Velo
76
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Position
60-yard
7.34
Pop Time
2.06 - 2.07
INF Velo
77
C Velo
76
Exit Velo
95
View Event
Position
60-yard
7.34
Pop Time
2.06 - 2.07
INF Velo
77
C Velo
76
Exit Velo
95
View Event
Position
60-yard
7.44
Pop Time
2.01 - 2.08
INF Velo
77
C Velo
76
Power Speed Score
View Event
Position
60-yard
8.01
INF Velo
72
C Velo
67
Exit Velo
70
View Event
Position
60-yard
8.12
Pop Time
2.21 - 2.36
C Velo
65
Exit Velo
62
View Event
Trackman - Fastball
86.1
Velocity (max)
(06/02/22)
84.2 - 86.1
Velo Range
(06/02/22)
82.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/02/22)
2305
Spin Rate (max)
(06/02/22)
2238
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/02/22)
IVB (max)
(06/02/22)
IVB (avg)
(06/02/22)
HM (max)
(06/02/22)
HM (avg)
(06/02/22)
Extension (avg)
(06/02/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/02/22)
Spin Score (max)
(06/02/22)
Zone %
(06/02/22)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
86.1
Velo Range
84.2 - 86.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
82.8
Spin Rate (max)
2305
Spin Rate (avg)
2238
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
View Event
Trackman - Slider
74.1
Velocity (max)
(06/02/22)
72.6 - 74.0
Velo Range
(06/02/22)
70.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/02/22)
2341
Spin Rate (max)
(06/02/22)
2309
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/02/22)
IVB (max)
(06/02/22)
IVB (avg)
(06/02/22)
HM (max)
(06/02/22)
HM (avg)
(06/02/22)
Extension (avg)
(06/02/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/02/22)
Spin Score (max)
(06/02/22)
Zone %
(06/02/22)
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
74.1
Velo Range
72.6 - 74
Eff Velocity (avg)
70.4
Spin Rate (max)
2341
Spin Rate (avg)
2309
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
View Event
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.3
Velocity (max)
(06/02/22)
76.8 - 78.2
Velo Range
(06/02/22)
75.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/02/22)
1833
Spin Rate (max)
(06/02/22)
1802
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/02/22)
IVB (max)
(06/02/22)
IVB (avg)
(06/02/22)
HM (max)
(06/02/22)
HM (avg)
(06/02/22)
Extension (avg)
(06/02/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/02/22)
Spin Score (max)
(06/02/22)
Zone %
(06/02/22)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
78.3
Velo Range
76.8 - 78.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
75.4
Spin Rate (max)
1833
Spin Rate (avg)
1802
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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Trackman - Hitting
91.4
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/02/22)
79.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/02/22)
218
Distance (avg)
(06/02/22)
314
Distance (max)
(06/02/22)
Hard Hit %
(06/02/22)
Sweet Spot %
(06/22/21)
Line Drive %
(06/22/21)
Fly Ball %
(06/02/22)
Ground Ball %
(06/02/22)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
91.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
79.8
Distance (avg)
218
Distance (max)
314
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
View Event
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
85.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
72.6
Distance (avg)
173
Distance (max)
255
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
View Event

Swift

Swift
1.82
10-yd
(06/02/22)
4.13
30-yd
(06/02/22)
7.43
60-yd
(06/02/22)
18.6
Run speed (max)
(06/02/22)
Swift
10-yd
1.82
30-yd
4.13
60-yd
7.43
Run speed (max)
18.6
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Another dual prospect is Luke Romine (#5) of Hernando. Romine carries a very solid frame with some thunder in his bat. The first baseman, outfielder shows plenty of upside on the mound as well, with a fastball up to 84 mph and developing spin. 

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Lafeyette Luke Romine

Class of 2025 / 1B

Rankings  StateRank: 14 / POS: 1

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: 1B
    Secondary Position: LHP
  • High School: Hernando
    State: MS
  • Summer Team: Easley Baseball Club
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 205lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L

Statistics

Pitching
84
Max FB
(06/02/21)
80 - 84
FB
(06/30/21)
70 - 71
CB
(06/09/22)
72 - 72
CH
(06/09/22)
Pitching
Max FB
79
FB
74 - 79
CB
70 - 71
CH
72 - 72
View Event
Pitching
Max FB
83
View Event
Pitching
Max FB
84
FB
80 - 84
CB
67 - 68
View Event
Pitching
Max FB
84
FB
81 - 83
CB
65 - 67
CH
66 - 69
View Event
Pitching
Max FB
79
FB
74 - 79
CB
65 - 66
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Position
7.25
60-yard
(06/02/21)
84
INF Velo
(07/28/21)
87
OF Velo
(07/27/22)
89
Exit Velo
(07/28/21)
Power Speed Score
(07/27/22)
Position
OF Velo
87
Power Speed Score
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Position
60-yard
7.52
INF Velo
78
OF Velo
82
View Event
Position
60-yard
7.41
INF Velo
84
OF Velo
84
Exit Velo
89
View Event
Position
60-yard
7.41
INF Velo
84
OF Velo
84
Exit Velo
89
View Event
Position
60-yard
7.25
INF Velo
78
OF Velo
83
Exit Velo
87
View Event
Position
60-yard
7.52
INF Velo
81
Exit Velo
79
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Trackman - Fastball
86.4
Velocity (max)
(06/02/22)
84.1 - 86.0
Velo Range
(06/02/22)
84.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/02/22)
2108
Spin Rate (max)
(06/02/22)
2019
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/02/22)
IVB (max)
(06/02/22)
IVB (avg)
(06/02/22)
HM (max)
(06/02/22)
HM (avg)
(06/02/22)
Extension (avg)
(06/02/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/02/22)
Spin Score (max)
(06/02/22)
Zone %
(06/02/22)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
86.4
Velo Range
84.1 - 86
Eff Velocity (avg)
84
Spin Rate (max)
2108
Spin Rate (avg)
2019
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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Trackman - Slider
66.2
Velocity (max)
(06/02/22)
64.1 - 66.0
Velo Range
(06/02/22)
62.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/02/22)
2800
Spin Rate (max)
(06/02/22)
2729
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/02/22)
IVB (max)
(06/02/22)
IVB (avg)
(06/02/22)
HM (max)
(06/02/22)
HM (avg)
(06/02/22)
Extension (avg)
(06/02/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/02/22)
Spin Score (max)
(06/02/22)
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
66.2
Velo Range
64.1 - 66
Eff Velocity (avg)
62.9
Spin Rate (max)
2800
Spin Rate (avg)
2729
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
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Trackman - ChangeUp
71.8
Velocity (max)
(06/02/22)
71.0 - 71.8
Velo Range
(06/02/22)
71.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/02/22)
1520
Spin Rate (max)
(06/02/22)
1417
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/02/22)
IVB (max)
(06/02/22)
IVB (avg)
(06/02/22)
HM (max)
(06/02/22)
HM (avg)
(06/02/22)
Extension (avg)
(06/02/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/02/22)
Spin Score (max)
(06/02/22)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
71.8
Velo Range
71 - 71.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
71.4
Spin Rate (max)
1520
Spin Rate (avg)
1417
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
View Event
Trackman - Hitting
94.0
Exit Velocity (max)
(07/27/22)
84.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
(07/27/22)
185
Distance (avg)
(07/27/22)
307
Distance (max)
(07/27/22)
Hard Hit %
(07/27/22)
Sweet Spot %
(07/27/22)
Line Drive %
(07/27/22)
Fly Ball %
(07/27/22)
Ground Ball %
(06/02/22)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
94
Exit Velocity (avg)
84.5
Distance (avg)
185
Distance (max)
307
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
View Event
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
88.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
80.5
Distance (avg)
96
Distance (max)
163
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
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Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
(07/27/22)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
(07/27/22)
76.7
Bat Speed (max)
(07/27/22)
71.4
Bat Speed (avg)
(07/27/22)
Rot. Acc (max)
(07/27/22)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(07/27/22)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(07/27/22)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(07/27/22)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
21.9
Bat Speed (max)
76.7
Bat Speed (avg)
71.4
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Vizual_Edge

Visual Skills
59.42
Edge Score
(07/27/22)
Visual Skills
Edge Score
59.42
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Swift

Swift
1.79
10-yd
(07/27/22)
4.12
30-yd
(07/27/22)
7.41
60-yd
(07/27/22)
18.6
Run speed (max)
(07/27/22)
8.1
Run Speed (avg)
(07/27/22)
1.68
RSi (max)
(07/27/22)
1.68
RSi (avg)
(07/27/22)
1895
Jump Power (max)
(07/27/22)
27.4
Jump Height (max)
(07/27/22)
27.1
Jump Height (avg)
(07/27/22)
Swift
10-yd
1.79
30-yd
4.12
60-yd
7.41
Run speed (max)
18.6
Run Speed (avg)
8.1
RSi (max)
1.68
RSi (avg)
1.68
Jump Power (max)
1895
Jump Height (max)
27.4
Jump Height (avg)
27.1
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Swift
10-yd
1.86
30-yd
4.19
60-yd
7.52
Run speed (max)
18.4
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