CA Prep Redzone Showcase MVP’s
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Over 150 prospects showed out at the first CA PRZ Showcase at Santa Margarita Catholic this past Sunday. The event was filled with high level talent and competition at all positions with college scouts and coaches in attendance. Here is…
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Continue ReadingOver 150 prospects showed out at the first CA PRZ Showcase at Santa Margarita Catholic this past Sunday. The event was filled with high level talent and competition at all positions with college scouts and coaches in attendance. Here is a breakdown of the positional MVP’s as voted by the PRZ Scouts and positional coaches. Keep an eye out for Top Performers, Positional Breakdowns, and more event coverage throughout the week.
QB: Evan Tomich Evan Tomich 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB Mayfair | 2023 State CA , 2023, Mayfair HS
Tomich earned QB MVP after performing well in testing, individual drills, and competition. He caught the eye of scouts and coaches by showing off his natural arm talent in combination with his smooth release and footwork throughout the day. Possesses an effortless over the top delivery but the ball jumps out of his hand with good velocity and trajectory at all three levels. He was precise and accurate with his ball placement during the 1on1 portion of the day consistently being able to throw his receivers open and allow them to make a play on the ball. Capped off the day with a 4.52 40 time. Recruitment has been steadily rising throughout the year with seven D1 offers including Arizona State, Cincinnati, Oregon State, and Kansas with the expectation that more will come as he continues on the same trajectory.
Mayfair 2023 Quarterback Evan Tomich can ball. Calm feet, a tight throwing motion & has been deadly accurate on all three levels. @EvanTomich | @SoonsFootball pic.twitter.com/sHPeRKAZPI
— Jake Lemming (@HSFBscout) January 16, 2022
RB: Major Givens Major Givens 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Steele Canyon | 2023 State CA , 2023, Steele Canyon
Givens showed he’s a complete back with great versatility as a runner, receiver, and pass blocker. He was in the top of his position group in all three sessions flashing his top end speed in addition to his explosiveness, change-of-direction, and short area burst out of his cuts. He’s well-built with a strong/compact frame at 5’10” 185 lbs. and a solid lower half. Loved the fluidity, balance, and leverage he showed throughout the day as both a runner and receiver. Coaches highlighted his effectiveness and physicality in pass protection and how it would translate well to the college level. He’s still holding out for that first offer but he’s one to watch that has the talent, ability, and upside to develop into a top RB recruit the more he’s able to showcase his skillset.
🙏🏾 Thank you @PrepRedzoneCA for putting on such a great event. I had a blast 💥 pic.twitter.com/zkNoCasrKC
— Major Givens ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@MajorGivens2) January 17, 2022
WR: Dante Scott Dante Scott 6'2" | 190 lbs | WR Bonita Vista | 2023 State CA , 2023, Bonita Vista
Scott showed out early and often but first gained attention in the testing session with his length and speed at 6’2” 190 lbs. and a 4.56 40 time. In addition to his athleticism and size he showed an outstanding technical side to his game off the LOS and as a route runner. He was consistently able to attack and win at all three depths in 1on1’s. At the short/intermediate levels he flashed a great release move and drive phase with a quick transition in/out of his breaks to create separation. As he worked vertically down the field he displayed his top end speed and leaping ability while aggressively attacking the ball at the high point. He’s a natural pass catcher with plus body control and coordination to track/adjust to ball flight and make tough contested receptions. Recruiting hasn’t taken off yet but possesses D1 size and talent with undeniable playmaking ability.
@Dante9Scott had dudes touching the earth todays @PrepRedzoneCA showcase! @PrepRedzone pic.twitter.com/ww9OjOlyzK
— Clutch (@ClutchClipHoops) January 17, 2022
OL: Tyler Chen Tyler Chen 6'3" | 255 lbs | OL Rancho Cucamonga | 2023 State CA , 2023, Rancho Cucamonga
Chen was impressive throughout the day but solidified his OL MVP award with a dominant performance in the 1on1 and Best on Best sessions. At 6’2” 240 lbs. he’s not the biggest interior lineman but more than makes up for it with his strength at the POA and excellent fundamentals. He’s a plus athlete with great feet to match lateral movement in addition to his mobility and bend. He’s a technician with his hands and footwork with great efficiency, placement, and balance allowing him to be powerful at the contact point. He explodes his hips and drives his legs through contact but can also anchor down to stop an oncoming rush. He’s well-controlled and shows a great ability to sustain. Voted Second Team All-League but look for his stock to rise through the offseason entering his senior year.
Thank you @PrepRedzone and @Lemmingscouting for the invite to the Santa Margarita camp. I had an amazing time at the camp meeting different players and coaches. @Coach_Govan @mikehuntley63 @NicholasJ05 @Matthew_mena74 @HeroKanu @CoachRouz pic.twitter.com/IDPb7DRshU
— Tyler Chen (@tylerchen55) January 17, 2022
DL: Nicholas Johnson, 2023, Santa Margarita Catholic
Johnson immediately passes the eye test with his ideal size, length, and frame for the college level at 6’4” 195 lbs. with great growth potential as he develops. He’s a plus athlete with quick feet and lateral agility to bend and work around blockers off the edge. He sets himself up early with good initial quickness and explosiveness off the LOS. Love his aggressiveness and motor from first contact through the whistle. Shows a good understanding of how to use his length and leverage to his advantage with his hand usage and placement. Has great potential with an extremely high ceiling entering his senior year.
Getting ready during the off season! @CoachRouz @SMCHS_Football https://t.co/8D1zVEt6Fl
— Nicholas Johnson (@NicholasJ05) January 17, 2022
DB: Carsten Mamaril Carsten Mamaril 5'10" | 165 lbs | DB Chaparral | 2022 CA , 2022, Chaparral
It was a tight and tough battle for DB MVP throughout the day between Mamaril out of Chaparral (Temecula) and 2024 Hasani Scott Hasani Scott 6'0" | 160 lbs | DB Long Beach Poly | 2024 CA out of Los Alamitos but Mamaril was able to pull away with several clutch plays in the Best on Best session. He’s an excellent cover corner with fluid athleticism and change of direction. He flashed good speed and a smooth transition out of his back pedal to stay in the hip pocket of receivers and cover all areas of the field effectively. He showed good burst and leg drive to break on the ball with the coordination and ball skills to make a play at the catch point. Continuously won 1on1 battles with the camps top receivers with good route recognition and instincts. Still uncommitted but holds an offer from Whittier so far.
Uncommitted 2022 DB Carsten Mamaril of Chaparral with a 4.60 40 time. pic.twitter.com/ztCmmi6dev
— Jake Lemming (@HSFBscout) January 16, 2022
LB: Samarai Anderson Samarai Anderson 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB Centennial | 2023 State CA , 2023, Corona Centennial
Anderson checks a lot of boxes as a college level LB/SS coming out of one of the top programs in the state. Throughout the day he showed he can be a three down LB with his ability to make plays as a run stopper and in coverage. Possesses a good strong build with natural power and strength at 6’1” 210 lbs. He’s not overly long but good height and has some space to add mass as he develops. He’s an active and attacking downhill defender that plays fast, physical, and aggressive. He’s efficient and patient with his movement but is quick to trigger using his instincts and reactionary quickness to break on the ball. He runs well with good change of direction and closing speed/burst to redirect and chase down ball carriers sideline to sideline. Still holding out for that first offer but is a no doubt D1 talent that is receiving interest from both Power 5 and Group of 5 programs.
https://twitter.com/SamaraiAnderson/status/1482869498784845824?s=20
TE: Colin Dickson Colin Dickson 6'5" | 215 lbs | TE Wasco | 2023 State CA , 2023, Wasco & Owen Galasso IV Owen Galasso IV 6'3" | 225 lbs | TE Esperanza | 2023 CA , 2023, Esperanza
Both TE’s made their case for MVP throughout the day going back and forth making plays. Each possess good size/frame for the position with Dickson coming in at 6’5” 215 lbs. and Galasso at 6’3” 225 lbs. Excellent receiving TE’s that are natural pass catchers and plus route runners. They’re confident with their hands and have a huge catch radius to haul in tough receptions outside their framework. They showed a good ability to use their size/body to their advantage by boxing out defenders and being strong at the catch point. Both can run and not only be big targets at the short and intermediate levels but can also attack the defense vertically and compete for the ball at the high point. Strong foundational skillsets to build on as they enter the offseason and senior year.
Thank you @PrepRedzoneCA for the opportunity to show out https://t.co/TrPzZ51Msk
— Owen Galasso IV (@OwenGalassoIV) January 17, 2022
I’m a big fan of 6’5, 215 Tight End Colin Dickson of Wasco. Sure handed, fluid route runner & has a frame he can easily fill out. Keep an eye on him this spring & beyond.@ColinDickson_ | @WascoFootball pic.twitter.com/1OTLyBX8Mw
— Jake Lemming (@HSFBscout) January 16, 2022