USA Football held a Middle School Training Camp in late June, on the campus of the Michigan Wolverines. Athletes in attendance suited up in helmets and shoulder pads, for three days of football in Ann Arbor. The boss of the Big House, Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, met with the group of athletes that signed up for the camp and shared some words of wisdom with them. Below are the positional MVP’s and Overall Offensive and Defensive MVP’s of the event.
<strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-378145 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/07/Christopher-Sanchez-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Christopher Sanchez | Athlete | Massachusetts | 2026</strong>
The overall Offensive MVP of the camp, Sanchez did a bit of everything from what I’ve seen floating around on Social Media. During the regular season he played Running Back and Linebacker--personally I like him as a Linebacker, most of all. At the USA Football camp, he lined up out at Wide Receiver and made a number of spectacular catches. He’ll be at Catholic Memorial High School.
<strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-378146 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/07/Jsiah-Leasau-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />J’siah Leasau | Defensive Line | Nevada | 2027</strong>
Originally born in southern California, now residing in Las Vegas, Leasau was the overall Defensive MVP of the camp. In the neighborhood of 5-foot-11 and 270-pounds, he was a load to move off the interior defensive line. Coaches talked about his strong base and use of leverage. Played last year for Vegas Strong, but in his upcoming final year of youth football, he’ll be playing for the OG Ducks in Cali.
<strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-378114 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/07/Isaiah-Garcia-Perez-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Isaiah Garcia-Perez | Offensive Line | Colorado | 2026</strong>
Big, powerful Offensive Tackle prospect from Longmont, Colorado. In the neighborhood of 6-foot-3 or 6-foot-4 and 285 pounds. Has all the makings of a next-level prospect, if he stays the course.
<strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-378115 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/07/Kaden-Paghense-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Kaden Paghense | Defensive Line | Florida | 2026</strong>
Tireless worker and all-effort kid from 50 minutes Northwest of Tampa. Nearly 6-foot and 215 solid pounds. Displayed good hands and hips, via the coaches.
<strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-378119 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/07/MichaelMartin-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Michael Martin | Running Back | South Carolina | 2027</strong>
Has another year of middle school football left before the bright lights of Friday nights. Coaches commented on his "IT" factor and smooth running style.
<strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-378120 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/07/NoahSpinks-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Noah Spinks | Quarterback | Texas | 2027</strong>
Quickly approaching 6-foot, Spinks is looking like he could be a big-time Quarterback when he gets to high school <em>next</em> fall. Has another year of middle school ball, but has already camped at numerous D1 programs this summer.
<strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-378130 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/07/AhmeerWilliamson-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Ahmeer Williamson | Linebacker | California | TBD.</strong>
The Los Angeles native was a bright spot in a lighter group of Linebackers at the camp. Per the coaches, showed good power and strength at the point of contact.
<strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-378136 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/07/Myles-Baker-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Myles Baker | Wide Receiver | Nevada | 2027</strong>
Yet another prospect with another year of middle school/youth ball before heading off to high school. Ran some crisp routes and understood how to stack Defensive Breaks, before getting into his break.
<strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-378138 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/07/Gage-Stitt-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Gage Stitt | Defensive Back | Ohio | 2027</strong>
Living less than a half hour from the NFL Hall of Fame, the Dalton, OH native came away with the Defensive Back MVP award. A multi-sport athlete (baseball) that was equally strong and quick.
<strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-378140 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/07/IanQuick-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Ian Quick | Tight End | Indiana | 2026</strong>
A sure-handed prospect, that showed off better hands then some of the Wide Receivers at camp. Unofficially 6-foot and 180 pounds, coaches talked about his body control.
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