The 2021 Appalachia Prep Combine is set to be the best showcase in our history!
150 of the best high school football players will converge at the Rocky Top Sports World complex in Gatlinburg, TN on May 22, 2021. We are honored to bring back Zybek Sports as the world's leader in combine testing to conduct the testing phase of our combine. We also are pleased to partner with Dollywood Parks and Resorts to bring all of our visitors the best high school football combine experience. Our trusted partner for three years, Tennessee Gridiron Scouting will also join us as a proud sponsor this year.
Athletes will compete against keen competition to earn recognition and exposure that will be seen by college coaches across the country. Kids receiving college offers directly after our combine has been a staple of what we offer since year one! In addition, overall MVP and position awards are given out at the conclusion of the event. Approximately a week afterwards, our Top 20 and position rankings are released. We pride ourselves on providing a combine that is not overcrowded with predetermined award winners. A 5 star at our combine will have to prove themselves vs. the 0 star.
Since 2018, we have been the leader in this region of identifying talent and connecting that talent with college coaches. Over 35 former alumni are currently on Division I rosters, with over 100 on Division II-U rosters. Former alumni have accumulated over $1 Million Dollars in athletic scholarships and financial aid. Our combine and results are second to none. Please see a list of former Division I alumni below:
Cameron Allen (DB) Graham HS, VA - Purdue University
Jaylen Coleman (RB) Porter Ridge HS, NC - Duke University
Nick Malone (OL) Morgantown HS, WV- West Virginia University
Jacob Knight (QB) Cave Spring HS, VA - James Madison University
Graeson Malashevich (WR) Spring Valley HS, WV - West Virginia University
Marcus Robinson-Jenkins (RB) Harrisonburg HS, VA - Alabama State University
Xavier Kane (DB) Blue Ridge School, VA - Campbell University
Owen Chafin (RB) Spring Valley HS, WV - West Virginia University
Devin Lester (WR) Graham HS, VA - Old Dominion University
Sean Martin (DE) Bluefield HS, WV - West Virginia University
Gaberiel Fuster (LB) Deep Creek HS, VA - Liberty University
Alec Mock (LB) Weddington HS, NC - Air Force University
Sammy Fort (DB) Blue Ridge School, VA - North Dakota State University
Darrian Bell Jr. (LB) Danville HS, KY - Louisville University
Levi Forrest (K) Richlands HS, VA - Penn State University
JJ Davis (RB) Bluefield HS, WV - Marshall University
Marcellus Marshall (OL) Morgantown HS, WV - Kent State University
Deiyantei Powell-Woods (OL) Bluefield HS, WV Central Michigan University
Connor Henderson (LB) Porter Ridge HS, NC - Cornell University
Jackson Hensley (WR) Pikeville HS, KY - Wake Forest University
Logan Mauldin (TE) Myers Park HS, NC - Coastal Carolina University
EJ Horton (WR) Pulaski HS, VA - Marshall University
Tyler Rose (WR) Liberty Christian Academy, VA - William & Mary University
Chance Knox (WR) Capital HS, WV - Virginia Military Institute
Aiden Twombly (TE) Marvin Ridge HS, NC - Virginia Military Institute
Drake Alsup (WR) Cross Plains, TN - Western Kentucky University
Eric Brown (LB) Williamstown HS, WV - Marshall University
Dru Dotter (DB) Havelock HS, NC - East Carolina University
Chase Speicher (DB) Marvin Ridge HS, NC - Elon University
Bryce Kennon (WR) Marvin Ridge HS, NC - UNC Charlotte
Breece Hoff (DB) Capital HS, WV - University of New Hampshire
Combine Format
Check-in
Get Photo
Height and Weight
40 yard dash
Pro Agility Shuttle
L-Drill
Vertical Jump
Broad Jump
Position Drills
1 vs. 1s
No time in history has attending a credible high school football combine been more important. Changes to the recruiting calendar as a result to the response of COVID-19 has brought unprecedented challenges for college coaches evaluating recruits. We are trusted in the recruiting world, and have hundreds of direct contacts to college coaches.
Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.S)
Question: How do I receive an invite to the 2021 APC?
Answer: Complete the 2021 nomination form on our website with all required fields completed for invite consideration.
Question: How do I know if I've been invited to the 2021 APC.
Answer: You will receive an email with an invite if your are selected to participate. Make sure to check your spam folders frequently.
Question: Will I receive a notification if I am not invited to the 2021 APC.
Answer: No
Question: What grades are allowed to participate in the 2021 APC?
Answer: Grades 9 - 11 are allowed to participate in the 2021 APC. Only 8th graders who participated in the 2021 Unsigned Senior Showcase will be allowed to participate as underclassmen.
Question: What do I need to bring if I am invited?
Answer: Shorts, cleats, mouthpiece and water bottle.
Question: Will college coaches be in attendance?
Answer: Yes
Question: Will you release a list of colleges that will be in attendance.
Answer: Yes, one week prior to the combine due to the fluent nature of college RSVPs. We will not release a college list prior to that.
Question: Can I participate in more than one position?
Answer: No, you will only be allowed to participate in the position that you list on the nomination form.
Question: Do you issue refunds?
Answer: No. We only issue credits to a future APC event at equal or lessor value. Participants who request a refund will be required to pay the difference in registration cost at the future event if necessary.
Question: What protocols do you have in place to address COVID-19 concerns?
Answer: We will follow all safety guidelines as outlined by the State of Tennessee and the City of Gatlinburg. All recruits who participate in the 2021 APC will do so at their own risk.