KC Varsity Combines Recap: Top Upperclassmen

Combine season is officially in full swing, and what better way to kickoff the season than to attend one of the largest showcases in the Kansas City area? <a href="https://twitter.com/varsitycombine1/status/1520479823977750531?s=21&t=6HTBxngwX7d0kDdJNaRxsQ">KC Varsity Combines</a> hosted the first leg of their 10th showcase at Blue Valley Northwest High School this past weekend, which featured over 300 talented prospects from across the Midwest. The state of Kansas was well represented, as several ranked and unranked prospects put together standout performances. In the first part of this recap we’re taking a look at 10 upperclassmen that stood out during the combine. Some of these players will be familiar, but there are also some never before seen prospects that could eventually find their way into the rankings. MVP’s: [player_tooltip player_id="244923" first="Cooper" last="Zwart"] – Olathe West, 6’4”, 290, OL, Class of ’23 Zwart showed why he’s one of the top offensive lineman in the Class of ’23 rankings. The 34th ranked prospect was a beast during the one-on-one portion of the combine, as he took home the coveted “King of the Hill” award. He also posted a solid 5.19 in the 40. Zwart’s performance would earn him offers from Peru State and Missouri State. https://twitter.com/varsitycombine1/status/1520575368863928321?s=21&t=6HTBxngwX7d0kDdJNaRxsQ <a href="https://twitter.com/sidneylockhart9?s=21&t=QpmtKPdw984TlhcdjqK8gw">Sidney Lockhart</a> – Mill Valley, 5’6”, 165, RB, Class of ’23 Lockhart is one of the unranked prospects that hasn’t been highlighted before, and if folks weren’t familiar with him prior to Saturday, they are now. He put on a show during the combine, and posted some head turning numbers. Lockhart broke the combine record in the 40-yard dash with a time of 4.37. He also posted a 4.28 pro agility time, hit 38 inches in the vertical, and leaped 118 inches in the broad jump. https://twitter.com/varsitycombine1/status/1520576204507684864?s=21&t=6HTBxngwX7d0kDdJNaRxsQ Standouts: [player_tooltip player_id="35652" first="Hayden" last="Jay"] – Mill Valley, 6’1”, 185, QB, Class of ’23 The 3rd ranked signal caller in the ’23 rankings was arguably the best quarterback in attendance during this event. Jay looked good throwing the ball into some gusty winds, and performed well during the testing portion. The state champ posted a 4.75 40, a 4.44 pro agility time, a 7.47 3-Cone time, and a 33-inch vertical. [player_tooltip player_id="262208" first="Cortez" last="Velasco"] – Shawnee Mission West, 6’1”, 265, DL, Class of ’24 Velasco is a junior-to-be that significantly raised his stock during the combine. The 5th ranked defensive lineman from the Class of ’24 made the final group during the King of the Hill competition, and posted strong testing numbers. He ran a 4.7 40, hit a 115-inch broad jump, and reached 33 inches in the vertical. His performance would earn him an offer from Peru State. [player_tooltip player_id="87688" first="Holden" last="Zigmant"] – Mill Valley, 5’8”, 170, DB, Class of ’23 Zigmant is the third Mill Valley Jaguar that stood out during the event. He made a compelling case to be moved inside the Top 100 in the next Class of ’23 rankings update. Zigmant limited receivers during one-on-one’s, and really impressed with his testing numbers. The safety ran a 4.64 40, posted a 4.25 pro agility time, clocked a 7.63 in the 3-Cone, and nearly hit 37 inches in the vertical. [player_tooltip player_id="259775" first="Charlie" last="Tadlock"] – De Soto, 5’10”, 175, DB, Class of ’24 Tadlock is currently the 82nd ranked player in the Class of ’24, but he’s another prospect that made a case to be moved up in the next update. The De Soto product tested well across the board, posting a 4.57 40, a 4.38 pro agility time, and a 7.5 in the 3-Cone. He’s a speedy safety that should see an expanded role during his junior year. <a href="https://twitter.com/eliblazic05?s=21&t=6HTBxngwX7d0kDdJNaRxsQ">Eli Blazic</a> – Gardner-Edgerton, 6’0”, 180, DB, Class of ’23 Blazic is an athletic safety that is currently unranked, but could be a potential addition in the next Class of ’23 update. He posted some solid times, as he was clocked at 4.63 in the 40, 4.34 in the pro agility, and 7.62 in the 3-Cone. He was an All-League Honorable Mention pick last season, and should be an All-League player once again this fall. <a href="https://twitter.com/cadebrown_9_?s=21&t=6HTBxngwX7d0kDdJNaRxsQ">Cade Brown</a> – Parsons, 6’1”, 210, TE, Class of ’24 Showcases like this are great opportunities for small-town prospects like Cade Brown. The Class 3A product held his own against competition from higher classification levels, and posted respectable testing numbers. The junior-to-be ran a 4.84 40, posted a 4.59 in the pro agility, and hit a 34.5-inch vertical. <a href="https://twitter.com/michaelxandry?s=21&t=6HTBxngwX7d0kDdJNaRxsQ">Michael Andry</a> – Blue Valley, 6’2”, 185, DB, Class of ’23, There’s not much film out on Andry, so this combine was a great opportunity for the senior-to-be to showcase his abilities to recruiters. Andry delivered with an impressive performance. He tested well throughout all the drills, clocking a 4.72 40, a 4.37 pro agility time, and a 7.31 3-Cone time. He also leaped 117 inches in the broad jump and hit 33 inches in the vertical. <a href="https://twitter.com/wwallace2023?s=21&t=6HTBxngwX7d0kDdJNaRxsQ">William Wallace</a> – Blue Valley North, 6’0”, 200, ATH, Class of ‘23 Finishing this first recap off is an intriguing prospect from Blue Valley North. Wallace had a limited role as a junior, but performances like this show the potential that he possesses. He showed off his quickness and agility, posting a 4.71 40, a 4.38 pro agility time, and a 7.31 3-Cone time. Wallace could be a go-to option for the Mustangs’ offense this season.