The Wolves had several outstanding linebackers.
But Number 15 could lead his teammates and organize an unconventional chain defense when their captain, Door Opener, rushed the quarterback.
Lewis had been operating on the weak side of Blair High School's offense, drawing the attention of at least two players all by himself.
With the Wolves' deep safety as well, the team was effectively down one or even two defenders against Blair High School's strong-side offense.
But with his keen positioning and quick movements, Number 15 formed a chain with his teammates and somehow held off the pressure despite the disadvantage, preventing any major gains.
Faced with this discovery, several college coaches could no longer sit still.
They'd actually overheard Nick and Coach Sutton negotiating earlier. At the time, they'd thought Coach Sutton was crazy, or just teasing a kid.
Who would offer three scholarships over three years to recruit a kid who couldn't enter college until next year?
Never mind how steep the price was—just reporting it to the school's Board of Directors could very well get them investigated.
But now they were beginning to understand why Coach Sutton was the top college coach in the country.
As long as Number 15 stayed healthy, he was sure to become a superstar!
And the Wolves' defensive line and cornerbacks really were excellent...
What did a few scholarships matter?
Dig up a few nuggets of gold, and you might even find a diamond...
Where else could you find a deal like that?
Even if they had to recruit from the Wolves' bench, that wouldn't be a problem.
The Wolves' players had an unusually consistent game-day demeanor, which meant they'd received the same training.
And it seemed that the players who'd left the Wolves over the past few years had all been disciplined.
Even