#PRZNE Prospects With Track Speed

Spring has officially sprung, so that means we are off to the races... track races, that is. I wanted to highlight some players who use their track speed to dominate on the gridiron in this feature. We have players from all over the state setting personal records (PR) and adding explosiveness to their football game by improving their speed. These are some high-caliber athletes! <hr /> [player_tooltip player_id="227036" first="Jaylen" last="Lloyd"] (WR - 2023) | Omaha Central | 5’10" 160 lbs <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12782758/Jaylen-Lloyd" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/LloydJaylen" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a> With a state-leading time of 10.79 in the 100m dash, it’s no surprise why Omaha Central’s [player_tooltip player_id="227036" first="Jaylen" last="Lloyd"] is one of the best deep threats in the 2023 class. Jaylen has dominated the track with his blazing speed and nearly routine personal records. Lloyd’s speed translates exceptionally well to the gridiron, where he uses his 4.5 40 yard speed to blow away DBs off the snap and get behind the secondary. The Eagle’s speedster averaged over 22 yards per reception in 2021. On top of his elite speed, Jaylen is also one of the best triple (45’6") and long (22’7") jumpers in the state. https://twitter.com/LloydJaylen/status/1508418584221040649?s=20&t=duZxdevuRmLK9bvz6GF0Nw https://twitter.com/Big_Red_Oval/status/1510325842802618377?s=20&t=duZxdevuRmLK9bvz6GF0Nw [player_tooltip player_id="180280" first="Malachi" last="Coleman"] (WR/ATH - 2023) | Lincoln East | 6’5" 185 lbs <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13101827/Malachi-Coleman" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ChiColeman23" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a> The video below says about all I need to say about Malachi’s speed. The top-ranked player in the 2023 class showed off his game-breaking speed with a 10.95 100m dash in his first meet of the year. In 2021, Malachi averaged 33 yards per catch mainly due to his speed and ability to get open in a flash. Once he hits the open field, he can kick on the jets and leave everyone in the dust. His speed and length could also see a defensive position change from defensive linemen to linebacker. https://twitter.com/ChiColeman23/status/1509699282110238720?s=20&t=kBwhRKlTdfEzLoluOvmUaw https://twitter.com/NELITE7v7_/status/1504110182242127873?s=20&t=kBwhRKlTdfEzLoluOvmUaw [player_tooltip player_id="250686" first="Asher" last="Jenkins"] (LB - 2024) | Bellevue West | 6’3" 175 lbs <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14562175/Asher-Jenkins" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/asher_jenkins" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a> Asher is an up-and-coming player coming from the Bellevue West prospect factory. Jenkins is only a sophomore, but he is already turning heads on the football field and the track. Jenkins recently set a PR of 11.2 in the 100m and is a strong member of a strong 4x100 and 4x400 team. Asher is already pushing Wyoming-bound teammate [player_tooltip player_id="147818" first="LJ" last="Richardson"]’s times on the track. Jenkins is an intriguing football prospect, mostly because he has tons of potential. As a safety/LB, he quickly closes in on his target and has a solid frame to deliver some tough hits. https://twitter.com/BW_Track_Field/status/1511512564534071298?s=20&t=kBwhRKlTdfEzLoluOvmUaw https://twitter.com/BW_Track_Field/status/1504934559586164741?s=20&t=kBwhRKlTdfEzLoluOvmUaw [player_tooltip player_id="180278" first="Beni" last="Ngoyi"] (WR - 2023) | Lincoln | 6’4" 185 lbs <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13072059/Beni-Ngoyi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/beni_ngoyi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a> One of the top overall athletes in Nebraska, [player_tooltip player_id="180278" first="Beni" last="Ngoyi"] continues to amaze. Ngoyi is an absolute burner on the field with his 4.38 40 yard times and physicality. He is just as untouchable on the track with an 11.02 in the 100m dash and performance in the team 4x100. He tends to glide easily through defenses and can find the soft spots in the coverage. Worst case scenario, you can chuck it up his way, and his 42-inch vert should help Beni come down with the ball. https://twitter.com/NELITE7v7_/status/1506263863725113346?s=20&t=kBwhRKlTdfEzLoluOvmUaw https://twitter.com/PrepRunningNerd/status/1510626230193823754?s=20&t=kBwhRKlTdfEzLoluOvmUaw [player_tooltip player_id="227051" first="Kolten" last="Tilford"] (ATH - 2023) | North Platte | 5’10" 165 lbs <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13262719/Kolten-Tilford" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/KoltenTilford" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a> Kolten is a 2023 prospect that I’m excited to watch after a huge 2021 season. For now, we’ll have to watch Tilford set the track ablaze. He stepped onto the track for the first time last Friday and posted a nice 11.12 in the 100m dash. Kolten is also one of the legs on one of the state’s most devastating 4x100 teams with fellow gridiron Bulldogs; [player_tooltip player_id="163118" first="Vince" last="Genatone"], [player_tooltip player_id="274246" first="Tate" last="Janas"], and [player_tooltip player_id="274248" first="Joseph" last="Vak"]. Tilford was making plays all over the field in 2021 as he produced 106 tackles and provided sideline to sideline coverage. Kolten runs a 4.52 40-yard dash, and it shows with his on-field play. Combine his speed with quick instinct/reaction time, and you have a playmaking machine in your secondary. https://twitter.com/KoltenTilford/status/1510311384843698183?s=20&t=kBwhRKlTdfEzLoluOvmUaw https://twitter.com/KoltenTilford/status/1500590748516945930?s=20&t=kBwhRKlTdfEzLoluOvmUaw [player_tooltip player_id="245573" first="Victor" last="Isele"] (DL - 2023) | Grand Island Northwest | 6’2" 220 lbs <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12784410/Victor-Isele" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/VictorIsele" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a> COACHES... offer this man right now! Victor is the only player on this list that isn’t a skill position player. The dominant Northwest defensive lineman has been tearing it up this spring. Victor posted an 11.29 second time in the 100m dash as a 220-pound defensive end! Isele is a big man that moves scary fast. His speed translates very well to his game, especially in his get-off, where he can be off the ball in mere seconds. He can track down backs and scrambling QBs and has a non-stop motor. Very impressive athlete! https://twitter.com/VictorIsele/status/1502745945561174017?s=20&t=kBwhRKlTdfEzLoluOvmUaw [player_tooltip player_id="227060" first="Collin" last="Fritton"] (QB/ATH - 2023) | Lincoln Southwest | 5’11" 175 lbs <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12923587/Collin-Fritton" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/CollinFritton" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a> Collin is not just one of the top 2023 QBs, but he might also be one of the fastest. Fritton is a seasoned QB who can make plays with his arm or legs and should take off in 2022. Collin has been putting in work on the track this spring and has a PR of 11.27 to back it up. Fritton is a dual-threat QB that can use his speed to move the chains. He is highly elusive in the open field and can accelerate in a flash. Collin boasts a 4.59 40 yard dash and could very much improve on his times before football season kicks off. Watch out for the Silverhawks QB1. https://twitter.com/CollinFritton/status/1509888917083983874?s=20&t=kBwhRKlTdfEzLoluOvmUaw https://twitter.com/CollinFritton/status/1510672809156132874?s=20&t=kBwhRKlTdfEzLoluOvmUaw <hr /> Make sure to follow @PrepRedzoneNE on Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date with all your Nebraska prep recruiting news.