Warren Academy Top Prospects Showcase | Senior Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coach Steven Warren and his crew at Warren Academy hosted several top prospects and unsigned seniors on Sunday. Warren Academy held a showcase with the goal to help in-state (and nearby state) prospects gain more exposure in front of college coaches. The showcase featured a group of seniors that were looking to get in front of some more eyes before signing day and 9-11 graders wanting to jumpstart their recruitment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here I highlight some of the seniors that tore it up on Sunday. <strong><em>All seniors listed are unsigned.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":603611,"width":420,"height":322,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/01/IMG_4705-e1674026225716.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-603611" width="420" height="322" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='365569' first='Jack' last='Allen'] | DL | Aurora | 6'2" 250 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11920493/Jack-Allen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/jackallen50" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Explosive, physical defensive lineman that plays with an intense motor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Jack moves really well, has quick feet, and has a great short-area burst. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Jack uses his hands and power very well. Make solid, impactful contact with his first strike.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- He generates a lot of power from his first step and can fly out of his stance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Two-way starter for one of the top teams in Class B/C1.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11920493/631e4bbff55fbe09a4244445' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63c7a41a4cb8a"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":603614,"width":417,"height":331,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/01/IMG_5245-e1674026376988.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-603614" width="417" height="331" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='239991' first='Cole' last='Reilly'] | LB | Lincoln Lutheran | 6'1" 212 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/9810838/Cole-Reilly" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/cole_reilly3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Cole was a tackling machine for the Lincoln Lutheran Warriors </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- 108 tackles, six tackles for loss, an interception, 200 rushing yards, 361 receiving yards, four receiving touchdowns, and two rushing touchdowns. BALLER!!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Good frame and size to play at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- He has loose hips that allow him to move laterally and north/south very well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- High IQ player that can command a defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/9810838/6376c97fbee08408bc02cc41' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63c7a41a4cc07"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":603618,"width":368,"height":334,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/01/IMG_5193-e1674026876257.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-603618" width="368" height="334" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='227535' first='Armani' last='Levering'] | LB | Omaha North | 6'1" 220 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17119190/Armani-Levering" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ArmaniLevering" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Huge upside player that will make an impact at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Big, "thumper" LB frame that packs a punch when he makes contact. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Pretty athletic for a bigger guy and moves better than you would expect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- He also proved to be an asset in pass coverage for the Vikings. Can get depth in his zones and reacts quickly to his reads. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- 36 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, and an interception while playing in a deep LB rotation at North.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17119190/6362905264decd03c027e2fc' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63c7a41a4cc51"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":603617,"width":361,"height":352,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/01/IMG_5731-e1674026664159.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-603617" width="361" height="352" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='330299' first='Tyson' last='Boganowski'] | WR/DB | Gretna | 5'10" 175 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16502423/Tyson-Boganowski" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/TBoganowski" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Very underrated and overlooked athlete. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Tyson ran drills with the receivers and defensive backs and could play either position in college. Just get him on the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Very shifty, quick player that can dominate as a slot receiver or clamp onto a slot receiver and mirror them all day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Great instincts around the ball. Reliable hands as a receiver and can make catches through contact. On defense, he had some nice breakups in 1v1s. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- 65 receptions, 668 receiving yards, seven receiving touchdowns, and an interception on defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Been watching this guy since the summer. Straight-up grinder!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16502423/632f96d99a91b0052823af7e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63c7a41a4cc8f"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":603619,"width":366,"height":323,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/01/IMG_5751-e1674026957498.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-603619" width="366" height="323" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='227085' first='Colin' last='Sims'] | WR | Gretna | 6'2" 190 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12956335/Colin-Sims" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/sims_colin12" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Big-bodied receiver that can go up and high-point the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Sims uses his length very well, making great "hands" catches outside his frame.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Even for a bigger receiver, Colin is very sudden and is sharp when breaking off from his route. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- He can lose you in coverage and does a good job using route concepts to get open. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Tough through the catch point, and his size makes him tough to bring down after he's secured the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- 30 receptions, 342 receiving yards, and three touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12956335/635741e1c1249906843f5696' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63c7a41a4ccb4"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":603615,"width":366,"height":311,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/01/IMG_5345-e1674026454867.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-603615" width="366" height="311" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='245905' first='Tate' last='Hug'] | LB | Auburn | 6'1" 195 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12983877/Tate-Hug" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/t_hug12" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- This guy is an ATHLETE! Could play on offense or defense in college.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Tate was a standout at the Stock Up Showcase a month ago and won LB MVP honors. He continued to bump his stock at the WA showcase.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Reactive LB that can cut and change directions very quickly. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Very impressive 36" inch vertical.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- 57 tackles, three tackles for loss on defense. 1,131 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12983877/636475ba90f98f01f801fd02' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63c7a41a4ccd6"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":603616,"width":363,"height":295,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/01/IMG_5509-e1674026551664.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-603616" width="363" height="295" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='330317' first='Brandon' last='Ashley'] | ATH | Omaha Benson | 5'9" 187 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12976952/Brandon-Ashley" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Brandon3770" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Brandon is another player that can play various positions at the next level, either DB or RB.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- He ran with the DBs on Sunday and looked good in drills. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- He's a tough player that can take contact as a runner and stay upright. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Still a raw player but has shown several flashes of potential and is a hard worker on the field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12976952/6362fd3a66563b0a581f0eb9' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63c7a41a4ccf5"} /--> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <!-- /wp:separator -->