Offensive Standouts From the Prep Redzone Georgia Showcase

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Saturday, I made the trek down to Atlanta for the Prep Redzone Georgia Showcase. The Peach State talent did not disappoint and was well worth the journey to evaluate. We had a highly skilled group on-hand with elite coaches leading the way. With that being said, here were my top offensive performers from Saturday's Prep Redzone Georgia Showcase. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>QB: [player_tooltip player_id='426879' first='Rodge' last='Waldrop'] Brookwood, 2024</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smooth mechanics to go with precise accuracy. Was dominant during 1-on-1s dropping deep ball after deep ball right into the breadbasket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>QB:</em></strong><em><strong> [player_tooltip player_id='632843' first='Jared' last='Echols'], Alexander, 2024</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oustanding timing to go with quiet feet in the pocket. He's a strong anticipatory thrower with the arm talent to challenge safeties over the top.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>QB: [player_tooltip player_id='411240' first='Austin' last='Guest'] Creekview, 2025</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An explosive quarterback prospect that tested well, clocking a 4.72 40-yard dash and a 4.25 short shuttle. He throws well on the move, shows phenomenal touch, and can get the ball out of his hand quickly. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>QB: [player_tooltip player_id='119215' first='Michael' last='McClellan'] Johns Creek, 2024</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He's got a great frame and has enough athleticism to improvise when the pocket collapses. McClellan can alter his arm slot at a moment's notice and proved that he can fit the football into tighter windows. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>RB: Dylone Brooks, Ruston, 2025</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sleek hands out of the backfield to go along with easy change of direction. Brooks has clean footwork, a strong lower half, and outstanding burst. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>RB: [player_tooltip player_id='618663' first='Jeremy' last='Howard'] Evans, 2026</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A shiftier back with tremendous wiggle in 1 on 1 situations. Howard shows a ton of twitch, polished route-running ability, and a fierce competitiveness. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>RB: Donovan Crow, Central, 2026</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crow ran well for a freshman, clocking a 4.66 40-yard dash. This young man is put together, can run with both finesse and power &amp; displayed top-tier balance on Saturday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WR: [player_tooltip player_id='618662' first='Jayden' last='Swain'] Woodland, 2024</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A slick route runner with natural hands in traffic. Swain consistently won his reps during 1-on-1s and created plenty of separation for his quarterback. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WR: Taz Smith, Johns Creek, 2024</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A complete receiver prospect that catches everything within the framework of his body. Smith has good-build up speed and can easily open up his hips at the top of his route and work back to the quarterback.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WR: [player_tooltip player_id='603035' first='DJ' last='Avery'] Chattahoochee, 2025</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Avery can move, clocking a 4.60 40-yard dash, and used that speed to impose his will during 1-on-1s. He's smooth, accelerates out of his cuts at the top of his route, and makes beating press coverage look easy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WR: [player_tooltip player_id='618658' first='Jaden' last='Howard'] Grovetown, 2025</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Soft hands, elite hand-eye coordination and has a killer instinct. Not the biggest guy out there, but all this kid did was make plays and consistently beat the man across from him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>TE: [player_tooltip player_id='514070' first='Hunter' last='Green'] West Forsyth, 2025</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hunter is an explosive athlete for a man his size and put up some quality numbers, including a 9'6" broad jump at 230 pounds. He used his frame as a weapon all afternoon, proved to be a natural hands catcher, and showed impressive flexibility.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>OL:</em></strong> <strong><em>Mario Nash, Kemper County, 2025</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nash has a projectable frame, bends at the knees &amp; ankles, and has a quick first step. He showed a fluid pass set, was a natural mover laterally, and has a punch with some serious force to it. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->