PRZ Next Watch List Vol. 2 – Arizona Offensive Newcomers

The Prep RedZone Next class of 2026 Watch List Vol. 2 was recently released. This is a list of prospects, not yet in high school, that look to project to play at the FBS/FCS/Division 2 levels in the future. By no means is this list a sure thing, finalized or complete. It will be updated twice more before the end of August 2022. Again, these are <strong>not</strong> rankings nor are they an end-all, be-all lists. These are the prospects that I have seen, that stand out to me. Below, we’ll take a look at class of 2026 Arizona prospects, labeled as offensive prospects, that are currently on the Watch List. <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-290376 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/02/AlonDeon-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />[player_tooltip player_id="212202" first="Alon" last="Deon"] | Running Back</strong> Last measurables I could find on Deon was 5-foot-6 and 135, however, that was over a year ago. Improving speed as a Running Back who always keeps his legs moving. Also runs track. Has a great jump cut in his arsenal of moves. If he continues to grow, looks like he could be a good one out of Tucson. &nbsp; <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-254208 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/12/Silhouette-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />[player_tooltip player_id="283577" first="Antonio" last="Casias"] | Quarterback</strong> Has a lightning quick release, which makes everyone happier on the offensive side of the ball. Does a good job of making quick decisions and getting rid of the ball. Wouldn’t classify him as a dual-threat, but is more than capable of taking of and picking up yards with his legs. Also has an advanced feel of when to move the pocket. &nbsp; <iframe title="YouTube video player" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/CnmewG6MqSk" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-290386 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/02/BrycePollard-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />[player_tooltip player_id="283578" first="Bryce" last="Pollard"] | Offensive Line</strong> Fresh off a season that saw him earn an invitation to the AYF National All-Star Game, Pollard had a great eighth grade season playing for the Scottsdale Argonauts program on both sides of the ball. Listed  at 5-foot-10 and 255 pounds but looked bigger in person. Three-sport athlete. Plays lacrosse and also a two-time USA Track and Field All-American in Shot put. The rich get richer at Saguaro High School next year. <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/8258108/615f31034debab083421e955" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-290393 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/02/JaydenPicoNXGN-1-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />[player_tooltip player_id="212203" first="Jayden" last="Pico"] | Quarterback</strong> Finally got to saw Pico throw live in Las Vegas at the NextGen camp and I loved what I saw--as did coaches, who named him the QB MVP. Has all the intangibles needed for a quarterback to be successful. Film below shows what he can do on the film. Liked what I saw/heard in terms of the type of kid he is. Asked him about a few of his teammates and he gloated about their ability. He’s legit. <iframe title="YouTube video player" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/_kcqesmC9d8" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-290428 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/02/JonathonDiaz-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />[player_tooltip player_id="212204" first="Jonathon" last="Diaz"] | Wide Receiver</strong> Wide Receiver who consistently found himself behind the coverage of Defensive Backs. Great body control to get up and twist his body when the pass is a little bit off. Great hand-eye coordination for being at this level. Can make even the most difficult catches, seem easy.