SPARTANBURG, S.C. – 247Sports was on hand for the first day of practice at the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas for what has become one of the top All-Star events in the country. We take a look below at some of the standout performers from Monday's practice on the North Carolina side.

Johnny Frasier was impressive carrying the football.

Alpha Dog

Over the past two years Lexington (N.C.) Davidson defensive tackle Shy Tuttle has battled some injuries but he looks healthy now and on Monday, Tuttle was unblockable at times. The Tennessee commit showed off a terrific first step, an explosive punch and the ability to both penetrate and move the line of scrimmage. At 6-3, 320 pounds, Tuttle is a barrel-chested defensive lineman that still plays with twitch and suddenness. If he stays healthy, Tuttle is a no-doubt impact guy in Knoxville

Superlatives

Offensive stud – Princeton (N.C.) High School running back Johnny Frasier is ranked by 247Sports as the top running back in the country. That's notably higher than the rest of the recruiting industry's placement but we feel great about his lofty position after Monday. Frasier is a thick powerful looking back and while a practice setting isn't always a great showcase for a back, Frasier turned heads regularly. The 5-11, 220-pounder has an outstanding jump cut in his repertoire, he can really accelerate through the hole and he's not going to get slowed up by arm tackles. The Florida State commit is still seriously considering Duke and N.C. State but he'll be a game-changer wherever he lands.

Not far behind – As talented as Frasier looked on Monday, Rocky Reid wasn't far behind. Like Frasier, Reid presents a thick, powerful frame at the running back position and he has the feet in the hole and the burst to gash a defense. Another really positive note about Reid is that he appears to have really good practice habits. He completes the drills and likes to work. Reid will be stepping into a talented backfield at Tennessee, but his strength and work ethic should allow him to provide meaningful depth.

Highest upside – At one point on 247Sports, Jalen Dalton was ranked as a five-star prospect. He has since been re-adjusted to a high four-star player but we still like what he can become at defensive end. Dalton is extremely long, almost gangly in terms of his frame. When that length adds strength and bulk, he's going to be a major problem for offensive linemen. For a highly-touted, highly-recruited player, Dalton also showed some grittiness in drills and practiced with effort and focus. Dalton still plays really high and he doesn't use his length effectively at times. That length and athleticism though along with what looks like good work ethic should make Dalton's career an exciting one to follow in Chapel Hill.

Best offensive lineman – Mason Veal and Emanuel McGirt were both very impressive on Monday as big bodied guys that can move. Veal though rarely showed chink in his armor. He battled regularly against Jalen Dalton and the rest of the North Carolina front and he never really got beat badly. Veal is big enough to deal with power from the defensive line but he's got really good feet and lateral movement. The North Carolina commit should be a multi-year starter in Chapel Hill.

Biggest steal – Purdue recently landed a commitment out of Chazmyn Turner over the likes of Appalachian State, Georgia State, The Citadel and a few other unintimidating programs. But the Boilermakers may have found a North Carolina steal. Only ranked as a two-star according to the 247Sports Composite rankings, Turner has a great frame at around 6-5, 240 pounds, he can play with a hand down or standing up, he has ability in space and he's physical. Don't be surprised when Turner becomes a impact player for Purdue.

Biggest arm – Wake Forest quarterback commit Kendall Hinton is limited physically. He's got height limitations and he doesn't really flash on the intermediate throws but when he takes a shot deep, it becomes clear that he's got arm talent. He can flick it and deliver a downfield strike with ease and he's part of what is quietly a very strong recruiting class at Wake Forest.

Super sleeper – In a world where a 6-0, 285-pound Aaron Donald is one of the best defensive tackles in the NFL as a rookie, someone needs to take a chance on Jalen Cousar. Cousar falls in that same range as far as height-weight at around 6-0, 285 pounds. He also was the most consistent defensive interior guy with the possible exception of Tuttle. The Matthews (N.C.) Butler product is a guy that could make a lot of college coaches look back and scratch their head on why they missed out.

Quick Hitters

- Houshun Gaines noted that his recruitment is down to Virginia, Virginia Tech and Vanderbilt and he should be a factor at all three as a pass rusher. The 6-4, 220-pounder told us that he would prefer rushing the passer out of a 3-4 defense but likes anything that gives him the versatility to get after the passer while still being able to run in space.

- North Carolina wide receiver commit Juval Mollette had one of the top receiver bodies in attendance though he wasn't able to show consistent ball skills. If he can develop more consistency catching the football, he'll be a tough matchup in Larry Fedora's offense.

- N.C. State commit Darian Roseboro would have added to what was already a monster defensive line but he was in street clothes throughout the first day due to injury.

- Recent Louisville commitment and South Carolina decommitment Jaire Alexander noted that he's firm to Bobby Petrino now and is excited about the possibility of playing cornerback for the Cardinals though he also expects to get a shot at returning kicks and possibly even some work on offense.