Prep Redzone Minnesota Showcase: Receivers and defensive backs
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While watching the quarterbacks, I also got a good look at the pass-catchers and defensive backs. For my final Minnesota Showcase story, I will highlight some of the guys the quarterbacks were throwing to and trying to avoid. Like the…
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Continue ReadingWhile watching the quarterbacks, I also got a good look at the pass-catchers and defensive backs. For my final Minnesota Showcase story, I will highlight some of the guys the quarterbacks were throwing to and trying to avoid. Like the quarterbacks, plenty of athletes put on a good show for the college coaches in attendance. Here are some receivers and defensive backs who I felt put up performances that made them stand out.
Maddox Biever Maddox Biever 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB Pipestone Area | 2022 State MN Pipestone Area WR 2022
Biever was impressive from the first route he ran. He made a leaping catch early. He ran a great route getting separation. The most impressive pass-catcher I saw on the day capped off the route with a leaping catch on the sidelines. He ran another great route leaving the defensive back behind. He made a great adjustment on an underthrown deep ball and made a one-handed grab.
Michael Gross Michael Gross 6'3" | 170 lbs | WR Eden Prairie | 2023 State MN Eden Prairie WR 2023
Great route running was the first thing I noticed watching Gross. Great routes lead to plenty of space and separation multiple times. His route running, combined with good speed and athletic ability, made him a tough assignment for all the defensive backs. His best moment highlighted his hands and athletic ability when he made a catch on a fifty/fifty ball.
Clay Kameron DB Minneapolis North 2023
Like Biever, Kameron stood out from the first rep he took. Almost every rep he took, he was in tight coverage. The few times he did get out of position, he showed excellent recovery speed. He undercut a route for an interception. Although he didn’t get a second interception, Kameron got his hands on another ball, deflected it harmlessly away.
Marcus Lomanga Marcus Lomanga 6'2" | 215 lbs | ATH Bloomington Jefferson | 2024 State MN Bloomington Jefferson WR 2024
Lomanga showed why he is one of the highest-ranked players in our newly released 2024 rankings. Early, he showed his athletic ability making a contested catch. Then, he showed his separation ability on a deep route in which he had to stretch out and make a nice catch on a slightly overthrown ball.
Jalen Smith Mankato West WR 2024
Smith showed good route running. His footwork helped him get some good separation. He showed great hands when he outfought the defender, making a contested catch.
Wilson Cordell Robbinsdale Armstrong DB 2023
Cordell used excellent positioning as he picked off a deep ball. The defensive back was in better position than the receiver.
Jake Borman Jake Borman 6'1" | 185 lbs | DB Saint Thomas Academy | 2023 State MN DB St. Thomas Academy 2023
Borman showed good instincts and quickness as he undercut a route to deflect a pass.
Evan Schimming Evan Schimming 6'5" | 190 lbs | WR Princeton | 2022 State MN Princeton WR 2022
Schimming showed excellent body control and made a nice, contested catch.
Jordan Karras River Falls WR 2023
Karras made a nice adjustment on a deep ball for a catch.