PrepRedzone NY/NJ Showcase Honorable Mentions
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If you have not seen the article showcasing the MVPs from the event, you can check it out here. There were a ton of solid performers and some names showcased quality performances at the NY/NJ PrepRedzone Showcase. Quarterback Justus Favata…
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Continue ReadingIf you have not seen the article showcasing the MVPs from the event, you can check it out here. There were a ton of solid performers and some names showcased quality performances at the NY/NJ PrepRedzone Showcase.
Quarterback
Justus Favata was a really solid consistent performer amongst the quarterback group. Favata showcased some really solid ball placement and the ability to work quickly in his 3-step drops and work with good timing and rhythm. Favata was able to really adjust his ball flight with different routes and throw some really nice intermediate throws. Favata let some deep ball hang to much but was clinical in the short and intermediate area.
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Patrick Coan Patrick Coan 6’4″ | 185 lbs | QB Sayville | 2026 State NY was a standout with some serious arm talent. There were some throws Coan may want back but he worked with confidence and delivered a couple of the most beautiful throws on the day. At some points Coan could haved worked quicker with some more anticipation but when he delivered throws we saw some of the more impressive arm talent at the showcase.
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Brady Nash Brady Nash 5’10” | 165 lbs | QB East Islip | 2025 State NY threw some really nice balls on Saturday and he showcased some smooth footwork and quality rhythm in 1v1s. Nash threw the ball well with anticipation and threw a few really nice deep balls showcasing some good ball placement. Nash was solid and consistent throughout the showcase.
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Running Backs
Carson Coleman Carson Coleman 5’9″ | 190 lbs | RB Monsignor Farrell | 2024 State NY was a new name to me and man he is a stud. Great motor and a really solid athlete. Absolutley can continue to develop as a player and work on some small things but Coleman is the type of player who you want with the ball. He moves well, is a 110% type of player and he really made other guys work in 1v1s. Coleman was the victim of a couple of errant throws but ran some really nice routes and had some nice reps 1v1.
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Gabriel Solares was clinical as a route runner from the RB position. He was fantastic against some of the top linebacker. Solares has speed and was able to use that to win down the field with longer routes. Solares showcased that speed often and was a really solid performer on the day.
Wide Receiver
Luke Hansen Luke Hansen 6’1″ | 185 lbs | ATH Sayville | 2024 State NY was one of the most physical wide receivers there was. Hansen was the toughest WR to guard in press and was a true deep threat with really good speed. Hansen ran really good routes and did a good job of never doing too much to create seperation. He kept his routes precise and crisp and let his athleticism and size win. A really good performance from Hansen.
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Braden Mehm Braden Mehm 6’0″ | 190 lbs | WR St. Anthony’s | 2024 State NY was a really smooth route runner and did a really good job of making plays at all three levels. Mehm was consistent and was a really tough for DBs to cover. His size and speed were on display and he showcased some really soft hands.
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Will Andrade was a new player to me and he won a ton of reps with some really good quickness. Andrade performed well and did a good job winning some reps against the top DBs. His quickness and twitch are serious traits that will translate as he develops as a player.
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Offensive Line
Ryan Harden was really solid as an interior offensive lineman and he moves really well and has some sneaky power and strength. Harden does a good job of getting his hands inside and controlling defenders at the point of attack. Harden did a fantastic job of resetting his feet and does a good job of using his power and strength to recover.
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Elijah Thomas was really solid and already has an FCS offer. Thomas did a really good job of utilizing his length to win and was really smooth in his sets and transitioning his hips to keep guys on the outside. Thomas worked will against some quicker pass rushers and was able to stifle a couple really tough bull rush attempts.
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Defensive Line
Omar Mendez Jr Omar Mendez Jr 5’11” | 225 lbs | DL Moore Catholic | 2026 State NY is really developing as a quality edge rusher. Mendez Jr has the speed and quickness to win on the outside and some really solid pass rush moves. Mendez Jr uses his hands and length well and doe corner around the edge keeping good balance and low center of gravity.
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Davin Foote Davin Foote 6’3″ | 240 lbs | DL St. Anthony’s | 2024 State NY was really solid on the day and showcased some really solid power and strength through his reps. Foote has some finesse but he was overwhelming some OL consistently and had really good battles with the top OL. Foote does a good job of using his lower half to generate a ton of power and can turn bull rushes into a quick counter moves to finish around the quarterback.
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Linebackers
Colin Walker was putting in really good work at LB. The LB numbers were smaller and in coverage those guys were working through a ton of deep routes. Walker did a good job of fighting through some smaller quicker athletes and using his length and explosiveness to close on the catch point. I really liked the way that Walker moved and he was a standout at the LB positions.
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Defensive Back
Kishon Brown had some really good measurables and was a really solid DB on the day. Brown did a good job of tracking the ball and impacting the catch point. Brown showcased some good ball skills and was good against some solid receivers. Brown could have been a little more patient in coverage and when he is getting his eyes on the ball but overall was really solid on the day.
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Marcus Morgan was solid at DB and won with some quickness and did a good job of reading routes that cutback towards the sidelines. Morgan was a good performer on the day and was pretty consistent through 1v1s.