Breaking down the Showcase MVPs
Out of nearly 100 athletes, only 7 could be named MVP of their respective position. The following 7 athletes were locked-in all day and displayed tremendous effort, competitiveness, overall talent, and love for the game. As scouts, coaches, and parents…
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Continue ReadingOut of nearly 100 athletes, only 7 could be named MVP of their respective position. The following 7 athletes were locked-in all day and displayed tremendous effort, competitiveness, overall talent, and love for the game. As scouts, coaches, and parents watched, these 7 stood above the rest and got some fancy hardware to go with it. In this article, I’ll be going over the 7 MVPs of the showcase and discuss how each player stood out!
QB: Connor Wolf Connor Wolf 6'3" | 180 lbs | QB Grand Rapids Catholic Central | 2024 State MI – 2024 – Grand Rapids Catholic Central
Time and time again, Connor Wolf Connor Wolf 6'3" | 180 lbs | QB Grand Rapids Catholic Central | 2024 State MI stands out during competition without having a single varsity start and won MVP among some QBs ranked much higher than him. Yesterday he indeed proved himself with stellar accuracy and overall technique. At this pace, Connor Wolf Connor Wolf 6'3" | 180 lbs | QB Grand Rapids Catholic Central | 2024 State MI is easily one of, if not the best quarterback in Division 5, and now I’m more confident than ever that Catholic Central will win their 4th state championship in a row. The only question now is how Wolf handles intense pressure because there will be times when the game will be in his hands.
RB: Cameron Broadnax Cameron Broadnax 6'0" | 200 lbs | RB River Rouge | 2024 State MI – 2024 – River Rouge
Sophomore Cameron Broadnax Cameron Broadnax 6'0" | 200 lbs | RB River Rouge | 2024 State MI won the Running Backs MVP yesterday! Considering the RB talent present, this is a huge accomplishment for Cameron. I didn’t choose to watch the Running Backs all that much, but I did note that Broadnax had great burst and effort when I did watch. The Lawrence Tech coaches were incredibly impressed by his output, and now I’m incredibly excited for his future at River Rouge!
OL: Ryan Ross Ryan Ross 6'3" | 310 lbs | OL De La Salle Collegiate | 2024 State MI – 2024 – West Bloomfield
As I stated in my O-Line Gamechangers article, Ryan Ross Ryan Ross 6'3" | 310 lbs | OL De La Salle Collegiate | 2024 State MI dominated the day, and I wholeheartedly agree that he was the best in house. Ross has had a fantastic offseason thus far, and he proved why he’s among the best offensive linemen in the state. I don’t think he lost a single 1-on-1; he displayed an excellent understanding of footwork, hands, balance, leverage, etc.
WR: Kylon Wilson – 2023 – Farrell (PA)
Wilson traveled to Michigan from Pennsylvania and won Wide Receiver MVP. The only out-of-state talent to win an MVP, Kylon Wilson was insanely twitchy and quick, being a nightmare for DBs all afternoon. Last season, Wilson posted 23 touchdowns with nearly 1300 all-purpose yards. Look out, Pennsylvania; you’ve got yourself a baller.
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I had a chance to check out @KylonWilson_ today at @PrepRedzoneMI Showcase today. Ran a 4.38 40yd time and selected WR MVP. Kid is quick, cuts well.
2023 ATH Kylon Wilson 5'9 170lbs Farrell HS, PA pic.twitter.com/eFW8cEVXU5— Joe Tramble (@TrambleJoe) April 17, 2022
DL: Royce Daugherty Royce Daugherty 6'3" | 290 lbs | DL Watervliet | 2023 MI – 2023 – Watervliet
Royce has had a great year, as he was selected as an all-region defensive lineman following the 2021 season, and so far, he’s had a tremendous offseason. Royce is a balanced, sound defensive lineman with an all-around great game. He has an excellent first step with quick, violent hands, and overall he’s a tremendous under-the-radar talent. Although, directly following yesterday’s showcase, he received an offer from Lawrence Tech!
LB: Cailin Scott Cailin Scott 5'9" | 185 lbs | LB Belleville | 2025 MI – 2025 – Harper Woods
The only freshman to win an MVP award, Cailin Scott Cailin Scott 5'9" | 185 lbs | LB Belleville | 2025 MI was sensational in a group of amazing LBs. I can’t tell you how impressed I am with Cailin. Among the elite class including William Gaskell V William Gaskell V 6'2" | 200 lbs | LB Milan | 2024 State MI , Tyler Dosh Tyler Dosh 6'0" | 225 lbs | DL Davison | 2024 State MI , Brayden Courser Brayden Courser 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB Detroit Catholic Central | 2023 State MI , and others, Scott was chosen as MVP. He was great in coverage, going stride for stride against some of the best receivers. He displayed sound, patient footwork with a good IQ, as he never guessed where he would go. He waited until a move was made, and when it happened, he pounced. Harper Woods plays some great teams this coming season in the re-vamped OAA White, and I can’t wait to see how he performs.
DB: Ty Hudkins Ty Hudkins 6'0" | 190 lbs | DB Forest Hills Central | 2024 State MI – 2024 – Forest Hills Central
Matt Sauter and I agreed that Ty Hudkins Ty Hudkins 6'0" | 190 lbs | DB Forest Hills Central | 2024 State MI was the MVP of the entire camp. Man, oh man, did he show up and show out! I remember when Ty sent me a DM of him locking up Nick Marsh Nick Marsh 6'3" | 195 lbs | WR River Rouge | 2024 State MI , the #1 ranked WR in the class of 2024 and a easy D1 prospect. I thought, “Man, Ty looks good, and he’s consistently performing great at camps, but how great is he?”. Yesterday, Ty proved his ranking and more, as he dominated with elite speed, reaction, quickness, footwork, hip movement, and more. Hudkins was unstoppable, and I can’t wait to see what he can do in the Ottawa-Kent White and hopefully, FHC plays a pass-heavy opponent if they make the postseason. Hudkins is still an underrated talent, but I truly believe he has Division 1 potential.
Thank you for the great camp!! https://t.co/jZU1wYztrP
— Ty Hudkins 3 ⭐️ (@HudkinsTy) April 16, 2022