15 Standouts from the Ducks Tryouts

The Ducks are a brand new 7-on-7 club team based out of the Littleton area that held its debut tryouts yesterday. The event consisted of three combine drills (pro shuttle, board jump, and 40-yard dash), routes on air, one-on-ones, and 7-on-7 competition. There was a substantial turnout of talented athletes in attendance, some of whom have already established powerful reputations for themselves. For those who are a little less known, the event gave them an opportunity to earn their way onto the radars of onlookers. This article will take a close look at a few of the players who instantly stood out during the event.   <img class=" wp-image-276549 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/01/016DDEEE-9C7C-4BCA-9CA0-587537DA56D0.jpeg" alt="" width="257" height="171" />[player_tooltip player_id="143623" first="Blake" last="Palladino"] | 2024 QB Palladino is one of those players who is easily recognizable from a distance, making him an instant standout at the event. He has a nice touch on his deep passes that allows him to drop bombs with impressive accuracy. Palladino’s popularity has expanded beyond Colorado’s borders, making him one of the state’s top sophomore studs.   <img class=" wp-image-276550 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/01/93986923-57BF-4FD2-952E-7F03E2DF8EC1.jpeg" alt="" width="260" height="173" />[player_tooltip player_id="147556" first="Rowan" last="Risner"] | 2024 QB Risner is easily one of the more underrated QB’s in his class, but that is strictly due to circumstances out of his control. He is an extremely poised QB who has the ability to read coverages well and make accurate throws. Risner is a must-know player with outstanding potential as a prospect in the recruiting world.   <img class=" wp-image-276552 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/01/0DE8E045-EA13-46AF-926C-0BB3FF2FB106.jpeg" alt="" width="260" height="173" />[player_tooltip player_id="276495" first="Chris" last="Horning"] | 2023 LB/RB Horning is a linebacker who is definitely worth knowing. He has great size fluid movements, especially when in coverage. His explosive acceleration and overall speed make him a great defender and a viable option as a running back. Horning’s senior year is a highly anticipated one, so be on the lookout for him.   <img class=" wp-image-276558 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/01/7E1BDB04-041A-433A-AD57-D015076BDE48.jpeg" alt="" width="258" height="172" />[player_tooltip player_id="150166" first="Josh" last="Snyder"] | 2024 WR/RB Snyder was another player who stood out rather quickly at the event. In fact, he was the player who ran the fasted 40-yard dash, earning an autographed picture of two-time Super Bowl champion Peyton Manning. Snyder is an electrifying athlete with serious playmaking abilities and a promising future.   <img class=" wp-image-276562 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/01/053FBC17-00B4-49FA-9647-6A02146013CE.jpeg" alt="" width="260" height="173" />[player_tooltip player_id="218214" first="Brycen" last="Mhlanga"] | 2023 RB/LB Mhlanga quickly turned heads during his 40-yard dash because of his explosive acceleration and overall speed. He has the size of a power-back who moves like a scat-back and is capable of being a legitimate threat in the passing game. Mhlanga is not new to the radar, but he is still a low flyer with a lot of upside.   <img class=" wp-image-276564 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/01/8C1102FF-B764-48D2-9A5F-6C5FC87064FC.jpeg" alt="" width="263" height="175" />[player_tooltip player_id="276509" first="Karson" last="Rash"] | 2025 QB Rash is an immediate standout mainly because of his towering height. The 6-foot-4 gunslinger has a big-time arm and a ton of raw talent. Something that was truly impressive about him was his willingness to rotate in as a receiver and dominate as a big target for the QB. Rash is a young player with a bright future who deserves to be on the radar.   <img class=" wp-image-276566 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/01/8555B112-6913-4527-AA61-8354AAEA1240.jpeg" alt="" width="260" height="173" />[player_tooltip player_id="276508" first="James" last="Basinger"] | 2025 ATH Basinger was one of the biggest radar pop-ups at the event. He is a phenomenal safety with smooth footwork and elite instincts at such an early age. His physicality and superior athleticism give him the ability to make plays on both sides of the ball. Basinger put on an outstanding showing during the event, earning his way onto the radar. https://twitter.com/BasingerJames25/status/1485459622794174464?s=20   <img class=" wp-image-276567 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/01/6A87B7B6-08B4-41E0-B810-C3F6E0EA0A5B.jpeg" alt="" width="272" height="181" />[player_tooltip player_id="276504" first="Bradley" last="Fuller"] | 2024 WR Fuller is a shifty receiver with crafty releases and explosive acceleration. He has the capability to slip behind coverages and create problems for defensive secondaries on each level. His route running abilities and sure-handedness make him an ideal target in the passing game. Fuller is a radar pop-up worthy of a closer look.   A few other standouts from the event [player_tooltip player_id="251261" first="Zjhonoah" last="Trujillo"] | 2024 QB [player_tooltip player_id="150162" first="Jadon" last="Williams"] | 2023 TE [player_tooltip player_id="276497" first="Nicolas" last="Hudson"] | 2023 RB/DE [player_tooltip player_id="276496" first="Fletcher" last="Gleeson"] | 2023 RB [player_tooltip player_id="247240" first="Esteban" last="Marquez"] | 2023 WR/DB [player_tooltip player_id="276506" first="Vincenzo" last="Salzano"] | 2024 QB [player_tooltip player_id="276505" first="Spencer" last="Houle"] | 2024 WR