Top Performers Earn Spots at UA Next Camp in Phoenix

Nearly 400 prospects compete at the Under Armour NEXT Combine Series event in Arizona

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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The second stop of the 2026 Under Armour NEXT Combine Series took place on Saturday at Chandler High School in Chandler, Arizona, with nearly 400 prospects in attendance. Several players stood out and earned invitations to participate in the Under Armour Next Camp on Sunday, including offensive and defensive linemen, linebackers, running backs, quarterbacks, wide receivers, and defensive backs.

Why it matters

The UA NEXT Combine Series is a prestigious event that provides top high school football prospects an opportunity to showcase their skills in front of college coaches and recruiting analysts. Earning an invite to the follow-up UA Next Camp is a significant achievement that can boost a player's recruitment and exposure.

The details

Among the standout performers were Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman 2028 offensive lineman Kaiakea Kaai and San Diego (Calif.) Lincoln 2029 offensive lineman Kamarion Wiley, both of whom earned return invites to the UA Next Camp. On the defensive line, Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman 2029 edge rusher Braylon Ivory also impressed. In the linebacker group, Phoenix (Ariz.) Pinnacle 2028 defender Ian Fullmer and La Mesa (Calif.) Helix 2027 linebacker Jeremy Davis earned invites, while Napa (Calif.) Vintage 2029 running back Darrian Johnson stood out in the backfield. At quarterback, Spring Valley (Calif.) Steele Canyon 2027 QB Gavin Caha and Villa Park (Calif.) 2029 QB Jacob Titchenal earned return invites, and wide receivers Sayon Rias (Auburn, Wash.), Dylan Sorensen (Belmont, Calif.), and Christian Riley (Chandler, Ariz.) all impressed. On defense, Huntington Beach (Calif.) 2027 athlete Jimmel Champion, Pasadena (Calif.) Muir 2027 defensive back Xavier Netherly, Chandler (Ariz.) Basha 2027 defensive back Geremiah Grimes, and Chandler (Ariz.) Hamilton 2029 defensive back Preston Degraffenreid were invited back.

  • The UA NEXT Combine Series event took place on Saturday, March 7, 2026 in Chandler, Arizona.
  • The follow-up UA Next Camp will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

The players

Kaiakea Kaai

A 2028 offensive lineman from Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman who earned an invite to the UA Next Camp after impressing at the combine.

Kamarion Wiley

A 2029 offensive lineman from San Diego (Calif.) Lincoln who holds a Big Ten offer from UCLA and earned an invite to the UA Next Camp.

Braylon Ivory

A 2029 edge rusher from Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman who showed quickness and a variety of moves to earn an invite to the UA Next Camp.

Ian Fullmer

A 2028 defender from Phoenix (Ariz.) Pinnacle who impressed as an edge rusher and earned an invite to work with the linebackers at the UA Next Camp.

Jeremy Davis

A 2027 linebacker from La Mesa (Calif.) Helix who was the top performer in the linebacker group and earned an invite to the UA Next Camp.

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What’s next

The Under Armour Next Camp will take place on Sunday, March 8, 2026, where the top performers from the combine will have the opportunity to showcase their skills further in front of college coaches and recruiting analysts.

The takeaway

The UA NEXT Combine Series continues to be a premier event for high school football prospects, providing them with a platform to earn invitations to the prestigious UA Next Camp and boost their recruitment. The strong performances at the Phoenix event demonstrate the depth of talent in the region and the importance of these combine opportunities for young athletes.