Avery “Steamboat” Seaton Attends EXOS Select 50 Quarterback Camp
MADISON- Avery Seaton continues to excel in elite events as both a baseball and football player. He participated in both the Perfect Game Freshman World Championship baseball event in 2017 and recently just returned from Pensacola, Fla. where he was part of the EXOS Select 50 football instructional showcase and was one of 50 players invited to attend where he was among 19 quarterbacks from across the Southeast displaying their talents.
“The experience was amazing as I competed against others of enormous talent and I worked directly with some veterans of the NFL and they gave us tips on how to be a better player,” said Seaton. “I was one of only three players from Alabama chosen to participate.”
Seaton took over the starting quarterback position for the Madison Academy Mustangs midway through the 2018 season. He finished with 1,700 yards of passing and looks to continue his role as starter this fall as a junior with new head coach Bob Godsey.
In the meantime, he’s also a starter for the Mustangs’ baseball team playing outfield, third base and pitcher. He’s been contacted by numerous colleges about his baseball talents, but, according to Seaton, “After my experience at the Select 50 the interest from college should be equal in both football and baseball.”
The EXOS Select 50 is regarded as the top sports performance program featuring one-on-one competitions and work with performance specialists.
After an early morning greeting and watching a promo video for EXOS, players were then put through three hours of testing and instructions. Each were tested in the 10 and 40-yard sprints, 5-0-5 lateral drills, vertical jump and broad jump off one leg. After a break for lunch, the athletes were herded to the football field for 7-on-7 position drills where Seaton hit on all of his passes and tossed one touchdown. He was awarded both runner-up as best quarterback and most valuable player awards finishing behind only one other quarterback, a Florida player who has verbally committed to Auburn.
“I thought I did really well and the entire experience will make me a better player,” said the 5-foot-10, 200-pound Seaton. “Through the work at the event I saw what type of program athletes go through prior to those who attend NFL combines. For me, the biggest thing I learned is I have to be a film (video) junky. With watching teams you must always know the coverages they are in. If I learn much of that the game becomes easier.”
Nicknamed “Steamboat” by an assistant coach at Madison Academy for his being a duel threat quarterback who can run over would be tacklers, Seaton also carries steamboat like grades in the classroom as he has a 3.6 grade point average to go along with his magical legs and slingshot arm. He’s looking forward to completing the current baseball season with the Mustangs and then work his way to the late scheduled spring drills with the football team, especially under the guidance of new coach Godsey.
“He brings a lot to the table for us as he’s a caring coach. He’s about the players as athletes, men and having good faith values,” added Seaton.
