Chapter 57
, First Champion
Arthur Vince ignored Coach Miller's exclamation and stared intently at Levi.
Li Wei understood why Coach Miller was so surprised, and he also understood how much expectation this scout named Wen Si had placed on him.
They were willing to give Li Wei a 4-star rating after just one match, without even having a chance to watch the replay.
According to Rivals, approximately 107 million high school students in the United States play football each year, but fewer than 1 of them make it into this evaluation system.
Once you catch the eye of a scout, receive a 2-star rating, and complete the certification process at the training camp, you're already an elite player, one in a hundred, and with a bit of luck, you might even get offers from some universities.
Above that are the 3-star level players, who make up only 0.2% of all high school football players in the United States, with only about 2000 players each year.
These players are basically at the level where they can choose their colleges, and they can get full scholarships. Some of them may even have the opportunity to enter the NFL in the future.
Li Wei, on the other hand, received an assessment at a higher level. He was truly one in a million, a top talent among the top 100-400 in the country. He was a top national player who could enter the P5 League, which has the highest budget and the richest resources, and was a top elite with the potential to be a college starter or even a high professional player.
Although it seems like there are quite a few people in the top 100-400, this is an evaluation of all positions combined. If it comes down to the quarterback position, Levi could even directly rank among the top 10 best high school quarterbacks in the United States.
As for the five-star players, they are not one in ten thousand, but one in 100,000. There are only about 30 such super talents in the entire United States, and they even have the qualities and potential to directly enter the NFL.
"I thought I could get a 5-star player rating?" Li Wei said with a smile, "Turns out I'm still a little short?"
"No," Arthur Vince pushed up his glasses. "A single scout cannot give a 5-star rating; the final assessment can only be made based on the data collected during training camp."
"I see," Li Wei said, suddenly understanding. "I have another question..."
Li Wei was trying to figure out if he could get some quest from Arthur Vines, then perform a grand performance in front of everyone, collect all the attribute points, and successfully make his escape.
Unfortunately, the system seemed to be stunned by his choice and is still processing it; no new tasks have appeared yet.
In the end, Li Wei really couldn't find any more questions to ask. If he dragged it out any longer, people would only think that he was guilty and deliberately stalling for time.
"Understood. Since you have doubts about my physical fitness, please bring your speedometer and notebook. Let's go to the playground," he said, turning to the side and gesturing for me to proceed. "Let's test it out on the spot."
Ten minutes later, on the Franklin High School stadium.
Arthur Vince held a photoelectric speedometer, while Coach Miller stood to the side, looking even more nervous than Levi.
He kept rubbing his hands together, muttering, "This kid is definitely the real deal, Wensi, don't be scared later."
"40-yard sprint," Wen Si signaled to Li Wei after setting up the infrared sensor. "Do your best, kid. I want to see the limit of your explosive power."
Since there was a recorder, Li Wei couldn't use [Berserk]. With his agility of 1.8, he ran a time of 4.42 seconds, which was 0.05 seconds faster than last time.
"Oh my god..." Wen Si couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "So fast!"
For a quarterback, a time of 4.42 seconds may not break the NFL record, but it is still a disheartening result for a high school student.
This means that Levi can drive past opponents with the ball, and almost all high school and college players, and even semi-professional running backs in the NCAA, cannot keep up with his speed.
"Let's try again," his voice trembled slightly, "let's test the vertical jump one more time."
Li Wei walked up to the vertical jump measuring frame and leaped lightly.
96.5 cm.
Unsurprisingly, this data once again startled Wen Si, as it far exceeded the data requirements for a 4-star running back.
If this physical statistic were applied to a running back, who demands the most explosive power from the lower body, Wen Si might get excited and give him a 4-star rating.
But when this statistic came from a quarterback, Wen Si felt a tremor in his heart, a thrill of anticipating the unleashing of a beast that would dominate the field.
A 100kg bench press of 34 reps is a statistic worthy of an NFL starting tackle, but it actually makes Wen Si feel somewhat worried.
Because quarterbacks are tested on passing power and release speed, excessive upper body muscle strength may actually affect their throwing stability and release speed.
Fortunately, Wen Si's worries soon dissipated, because Li Wei's throwing accuracy was like that of a machine. Thirty consecutive passes and changes of direction did not cause any change in his breathing.
He seemed to have a little trouble understanding Li Wei.
It's worth noting that he has been a scout for over 15 years and has discovered more than 1000 star players.
But no one's data has ever been so strange, so...perfect.
With pure strength, he can play tackle; with physical attributes, he can play running back; and with throwing ability and overall qualities, he can play quarterback.
He took a deep breath, walked up to Li Wei, looked at him and said, "Every time I think that human physical abilities have reached their limit, someone comes along and refreshes my understanding, and tells me—old man, you're outdated."
"Let's have an open and honest talk," he said, closing his notebook. "Based on your current physical data, as long as you pass 247Sports' certification, they can put a 4-star player label on your official website. This means that once your information is listed, virtually no school will refuse to give you an offer."
He paused, then looked into Li Wei's eyes: "But there's a prerequisite. You need to undergo a comprehensive physical examination at a hospital that partners with our organization. You just need to prove that you don't have any major congenital diseases or defects before you can go to 247Sports' training camp."
"As soon as the medical report comes out, I will recommend you to the whole country immediately," he said, getting more and more excited. "You might become the first and only Asian quarterback in American history to play in the NFL."
Just then, the panel in Li Wei's eyes popped up.
You have encountered the mission: The First Champion.
[Mission Description: A knight's first step to making a name for himself after completing his apprenticeship is to win his first championship! (Note: This is a variable reward mission; the higher the championship title, the greater the reward.)]
[Task Rewards: Attribute points, skills, equipment, etc., depending on the champion level obtained]