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PRZ CA Showcase Top Performers: QB

PRZ CA Showcase Top Performers: QB
Michael Huntley
Michael Huntley April 27, 2023 @ 07:10 AM
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Elijah A Ortiz
Elijah A Ortiz 5'11" | 155 lbs | QB | 2025
CA
Nicholas Miali
Nicholas Miali 6'6" | 210 lbs | QB | 2024
CA
Noa Banua
Noa Banua 6'0" | QB | 2024
CA
Max Ruff
Max Ruff 6'2" | 175 lbs | QB | 2024
CA
Ace Amina
Ace Amina 5'10" | 170 lbs | QB | 2028
NV
Noah Green
Noah Green 5'10" | 205 lbs | QB | 2026
CA
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His release is smooth and he has good accuracy on the intermediate level throws.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-644a65a14bfd3"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ace_amina/status/1650304093863440384?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ace_amina/status/1650304093863440384?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["795256"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Miali was the tallest quarterback at the camp and in moments was the top quarterback in attendance.rnrnHe has some zip on the shorter throws and was one of the more accurate passers. His arm strength could improve a bit and there were a few reps where he wasn't throwing his best passes. But he had more good reps than bad reps which is why he made the top five.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-644a65a14c034"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/NMiali_10/status/1650667747943280640?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/NMiali_10/status/1650667747943280640?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["595812"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Banua looked better on Sunday than he did at the Stock Up Showcase in January.rnrnHis release is quick and he can throw from different arm angles when needed. There were moments where he was throwing some of the most accurate balls at the camp.rnrnBanua's timing was good with many of the receivers who he had never thrown with prior to Sunday.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-644a65a14c092"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/NoaBanua/status/1634777128763006978?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/NoaBanua/status/1634777128763006978?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["469473"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Green is another guy that improved since the January Stock Up Showcase.rnrnHe has a sidearm delivery so his release is lower than a lot of quarterbacks but his arm strength has improved. He was fitting the ball into tight windows near the sidelines during some of the reps on Sunday.rnrnGreen has a guy in front of him on the Capo quarterback depth chart so he has some work to do to get playing time, but he is steadily improving.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-644a65a14c0f1"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/QBNoahG/status/1650316107469959168?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/QBNoahG/status/1650316107469959168?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["797101"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":795856,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Ortiz was a quarterback I had never seen until Sunday.rnrnHe was not the most consistent quarterback at the camp but he was making the right decisions during the individual drills and threw some of the best deep passes of anyone at the camp.rnrnOrtiz could put on some size and work on some things, but he has a solid foundation and the arm strength is promising.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-644a65a14c16a"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/elijah_ortiz10/status/1650754544605999105?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/elijah_ortiz10/status/1650754544605999105?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->

aking a look at the top-performing QBs from the Prep Redzone CA Showcase, including the positional MVP, Max Ruff Max Ruff Max Ruff 6'2" | 175 lbs | QB St. Margaret's Episcopal | 2024 State CA of St. Margaret's.

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Max Ruff

Max Ruff

CA
QB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 175
POS QB
CLASS 2024
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Max
Ruff QB
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
Weight
175
HS
St. Margaret's Episcopal
|
CA
PRZ CA Showcase Top Performers: QB
Ruff consistently was hitting receivers in stride and throwing the best balls of the day.His release is quick...
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Ace Amina

Ace Amina

NV
QB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 170
POS QB
CLASS 2028
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Ace
Amina QB
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
Weight
170
HS
Bishop Gorman
|
NV
PRZ CA Showcase Top Performers: QB
Amina was hands down the best middle school quarterback at the camp and in my opinion was a...
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Ace Amina

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State: Nevada
School: Bishop Gorman
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Nicholas Miali

Nicholas Miali

CA
QB
HEIGHT 6'6"
WEIGHT 210
POS QB
CLASS 2024
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Nicholas
Miali QB
Class
2024
Height
6'6"
Weight
210
HS
Foothill
|
CA
PRZ CA Showcase Top Performers: QB
Miali was the tallest quarterback at the camp and in moments was the top quarterback in attendance.He has...
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School: Foothill
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Noa Banua

Noa Banua

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HEIGHT 6'0"
POS QB
CLASS 2024
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Banua QB
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2024
Height
6'0"
HS
Fountain Valley
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CA
PRZ CA Showcase Top Performers: QB
Banua looked better on Sunday than he did at the Stock Up Showcase in January.His release is quick...
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Noa Banua

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School: Fountain Valley
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Noah Green

Noah Green

CA
QB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 205
POS QB
CLASS 2026
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Noah
Green QB
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
Weight
205
HS
Northwood
|
CA
PRZ CA Showcase Top Performers: QB
Green is another guy that improved since the January Stock Up Showcase.He has a sidearm delivery so his...
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School: Northwood
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Elijah A Ortiz

Elijah A Ortiz

CA
QB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 155
POS QB
CLASS 2025
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Elijah
A Ortiz QB
Class
2025
Height
5'11"
Weight
155
HS
Rancho Cucamonga
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CA
PRZ CA Showcase Top Performers: QB
Ortiz was a quarterback I had never seen until Sunday.He was not the most consistent quarterback at the...
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