Pylon 7on7 Tournament: Top RBs, ATHs, WRs and TEs-Part Two

<strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">MAPLE GROVE-- </span></strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Taking a look at the second batch of prospects at running back, wide receiver, tight end, and you cannot forget the athletes who stood out in Maple Grove at the Pylon 7on7 tournament last Sunday. </span> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Tyson Bautch, ATH, Centennial (MN)/Twin Cities Aces (2024)</span></strong> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">Bautch, a promising young quarterback from the 2024 class, filled in at wide receiver last Sunday and led all Aces at wide receiver with eight receptions, yards, and touchdowns. The Cougars might find this young prospect might have the versatility to go around.</span> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">No film available yet.</span> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">[player_tooltip player_id="18438" first="Sam" last="Rensch"], WR, Hutchinson (MN)/Hutchinson (2022)</span></strong> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">When I watched Rensch last Sunday, I got a first glimpse of how long the Tigers will be this season. Sitting high in our new 2022 rankings, Rensch has excellent ball awareness and has very consistent speed and tons of length standing at 6’6. Rensch reminds me of a lot of [player_tooltip player_id="18045" first="Trey" last="Longstreet"] of Delano but with better route running ability and better wheels. Should be an attractive suitor at either WR/DB at the next level!</span> <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="http://www.hudl.com/video/3/11549992/5ddee1854205c110f4a40d39" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">So. Tape</span></strong></a> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">[player_tooltip player_id="20836" first="Carnell" last="Tate"], WR, Marist (IL)/Midwest Boom (2023)</span></strong> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">Tate’s first step, once the ball is snapped, is something special and is a prospect that comes around only once in a while. Can run any route on all three levels and will burn a corner on any route that runs on a slant or a first cut. A prospect out of Marist High School that already has a ton of Division I offers on his plate as a 4-star prospect on the horizon.</span> <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2CG8Us" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Fr. Tape</span></a> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">[player_tooltip player_id="18433" first="Camden" last="Royal"], RB, Robbinsdale Cooper (MN)/Hitmen (2022)</span></strong> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">The stock on Royal this summer has been rising very quickly, and we at PRZ Minnesota have taken notice, making Royal our #1 RB in the 2022 Class in our most recent update in the last couple weeks. Royal’s up and down acceleration are what struck me most on Sunday and on tape. Camden averaged over 11 yards per carry for BSM last season before transferring to Robbinsdale Cooper, which will future have one of the most exciting offenses you will want to watch this season with [player_tooltip player_id="18441" first="Joseph" last="Russell"] at QB, Royal at RB, David Connors at WR, and #1 2023 TE in [player_tooltip player_id="19001" first="Jaxon" last="Howard"] as well as other Hawks prospects. Royal has grabbed his first Power 5 offer a few weeks back from the Pac 12, and I bet you it will not even be close to his last, as this is the next big-time RB prospect Minnesota has to offer. </span> <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2CGJBT" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">So. Tape</span></a> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">[player_tooltip player_id="18532" first="Jay" last="Homuth"], WR, Burnsville (MN)/Twin Cities Aces (2022)</span></strong> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">We’ve got a ton of length on this list as we take a look at another 6’5+ wide receiver in [player_tooltip player_id="18532" first="Jay" last="Homuth"] of Burnsville. Homuth logged in double digits in the reception category on the day and logged in a critical TD reception in their upset win over Team Full Gorilla. As far as the tape, you need to know that Homuth has gotten much faster over the summer after working with his trainer and now runs in the mid to high 4s. Acquired some Division I interest come in on September 1st, as to why not? Homuth catches any ball that comes near him.</span> <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="http://www.hudl.com/video/3/11234378/5da72a3a0c53540cb47e0ceb" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Sophomore Tape</span></a> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">[player_tooltip player_id="20253" first="Dino" last="Kaliakmanis"], WR, Antioch (IL)/EFT (2021)</span></strong> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">Holy buckets can this kid run hard. It’s no surprise this Gopher commit has an accelerator that goes from 0 to 60 in a few quick seconds. His route running is superb, too, as he makes such a variety of cuts that almost look unhuman that will take DBs for a ride on a roller coaster they will want to get off very quickly.</span> <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2CLRq2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Jr. Tape</span></a> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">[player_tooltip player_id="49821" first="Spencer" last="Alvarez"], TE, Columbia Heights (MN) (2022)</span></strong> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">Alvarez is an absolute monster at tight end and played a vital role in the Hitmen’s success last Sunday. Spencer has such a sturdy frame and can give you that tough guy first down you are looking for offensively. On tape, he’s also a beast of a blocker. Alvarez may come from a very under the radar program, but don’t let his talent fool you into thinking this three-sport athlete and all-district honorable mention can’t play some football. He could also be a pleasant DE prospect if he can develop a little more speed as the strength is already there.</span> <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="http://www.hudl.com/video/3/11823061/5ddf052df55fe20c60d77426" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">So. Tape</span></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> </span> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Ernest Evans, WR, Robbinsdale Armstrong (MN)/Twin Cities Aces (2022)</span></strong> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">Another prospect that balled out for Chris Grigg’s bunch of Aces wide receivers was Ernest Evans of Robbinsdale Armstrong from the 2022 class. Although no film available on Hudl, Evans could be an under the radar name to remember when the Falcons play this year.</span> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">No Tape.</span> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">[player_tooltip player_id="22520" first="Terrance" last="Ferguson"], TE, Heritage (CO)Team Full Gorilla (2021)</span></strong> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">Ferguson, in three words: Big Man Grabs. The Oregon commit grabbed pretty much everything [player_tooltip player_id="22533" first="Luke" last="McAllister"] threw his away last Sunday. His range of motion on his catches is off the charts; it almost doesn’t look human. On film, Ferguson’s routes are as crisp as they come, and it’s no wonder Mario Cristobal landed "Big Man Grabs" [player_tooltip player_id="22520" first="Terrance" last="Ferguson"] out of Colorado, to not put him on full display in the Pac 12 in the years to come. The kid has all the intangibles to play on Sundays.</span> <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2Bxyg8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Jr. Tape</span></a> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Ashton Schriever, WR, Shakopee (MN)/Potenza (2021)</span></strong> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">Schriever may stand at 6’2, but don’t think that this kid can’t run some shifty routes. His limited film at Shakopee makes him an under the radar prospect that could benefit from a big senior season to get his stock risen.</span> <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2EDVwW" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">7on7 tape</span></a> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Imarion Kelly, WR, Roosevelt (OR)/Twin Cities Aces (2022)</span></strong> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">Making the near 1800 mile voyage were our next two prospects from Portland, OR, to play for Twin Cities Aces. Kelly used his strong legs to make some critical cuts as a wide receiver for the Aces last Sunday. You can see the shiftiness Kelly brings as a duel threat QB playing for Roosevelt High School on film. He has a great vision not only as a ball thrower but as a runner. Certainly would put Kelly as an ATH that stood out from Sunday. </span> <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2DdGQ0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Sophomore Tape</span></a> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Lindell Betts, WR, Roosevelt (OR) Twin Cities Aces (2022)</span></strong> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">Betts, another prospect that made the trip from Portland, was another standout for TC Aces. Betts has the burner type speed I love to watch on tape and has the versatility to line anywhere on the field, especially at DB, WR and can work in some RB packages. His ideal fit? At the next level could be a solid DB with some quality hands and speed a college roster would love to have with some decent measurables.</span> <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2CGapu" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">So. Tape</span></a> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">[player_tooltip player_id="18450" first="Julian" last="Diedrich"], Wayzata (MN)/Hitmen (2022)</span></strong> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">Hitmen’s [player_tooltip player_id="18450" first="Julian" last="Diedrich"] was another standout from their runner up campaign from last Sunday. Although the Trojans are not your most dedicated program with passing the football, Diedrich provided a spark, especially in deep ball territory last year. Although not the biggest kid on the field, Diedrich is a prospect that has a concrete first step and could be a sleeper in the 2022 class with a more dedicated ball thrower in [player_tooltip player_id="49897" first="Jack" last="Kinsey"] transferring to Wayzata this season.</span> <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2CXtXA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Jr. Tape</span></a> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">[player_tooltip player_id="30745" first="Matteo" last="Bonnin"], Hudson (WI)/Potenza Sports (2021)</span></strong> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">Bonnin is one of those "go up and get it" type of wide receivers you want on your roster. Why do we keep talking about him over the last few weeks? Because Bonnin is just built differently with a big motor to back it up. No ball is out of reach if it is thrown anywhere near Bonnin, as he’ll use the leverage and strength in his 6’3 frame to make any play for his team, whether in 7on7 or with the Hudson Raiders. Our guys over at Prep Redzone Wisconsin have him as the #3 WR in the 2021 Class, and First Team All-State in Division I. Currently holds four Division I FCS offers. Still, my question is when that FBS offering is coming?! The Missouri Valley could be getting a steal in this kid.</span> <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2CBWYG" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Junior Tape</span></a> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">[player_tooltip player_id="20268" first="Jameson" last="Geers"], TE Providence Catholic (IL)/EFT (2021)</span></strong> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">Geers is a tight end that punches linebackers in the seams of the defense. The Minnesota commit will give the Gophers a big target to hit over the coming years that catches everything in his wheelhouse. Think he’s an impressive TE? Geers is also a gritty defensive end that tackles with tons of momentum to seal any offensive player in their tracks. </span> <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2CWjP9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Junior Tape</span></a> <strong>Other Standouts from Pylon</strong> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Riddik Collier, ATH, Holy Family (MN)/Twin Cities Aces (2024)</span></strong> <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14830974/Riddik-Collier" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Hudl Profile</span></a> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Tate Lahr, WR/P, Mounds View (MN)/Hitmen (2021)</span></strong> <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2E3him" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Junior Tape</span></a> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">[player_tooltip player_id="49878" first="David" last="Riley"] Jr., WR, Minneapolis North (2021)</span></strong> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">Solid basketball prospect as well! Ranked WR in our 2022 class.</span> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Zach Juckel, TE/LB, Lakeville South(MN)/Hitmen (2022)</span></strong> <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2CXHuG" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">So. Tape</span></a> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Tyler Nystrom, WR, Centennial (MN)/Potenza (2024)</span></strong> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">No Tape yet.</span> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Caleb Ailes, ATH, Lakeville South/Potenza (2021)</span></strong> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">No Tape.</span>