Select 50 Showcase: Frisco

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Select 50 Showcase is annual event that features some the top talent from around the country but the state of Texas and the Southern Region were featured heavily at this showcase. This late spring installment, featured players who have created a buzz on the recruiting trail and several who are attending the showcase to elevate their profiles to market themselves to college programs. We spotlight Camp MVPs, several All-Showcase Team members, as well as standouts who earned praise from scouts and position coaches who instructed the participants at the Select 50 Showcase.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["429000"],"_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":"Blocker has a stout, compact build, with broad shoulders and a solid lower torso tailor made for carrying the load of an offense. Caleb has jitterbug quickness, he has oily hips that enable him to shift his weight quickly and his ability to burst in and out of his cuts, allows him to be elusive in the open field. Blocker had an Overall MVP Performance at the Select 50 Showcase and was also selected as the Running Back MVP due to versatile skill set. During the pass protection 1v1 vs the linebackers, Blocker didn't lose any reps, showing off a powerful punch at engagement, he was technically sound, using a low center of gravity combined with proper hand placement to stonewall rushers in their path. Where Caleb showed his prowess the most was the agility drills, showing off superb footwork to go along with his phone booth quickness, which makes him a lethal weapon in the backfield. Blocker has reliable, late hands as a pass catcher, he tracks the ball like a hawk and his ability to rise, leap and extend to win on the jump ball gave him an edge multiple times during the 1v1s vs defensive backs and linebackers in tight coverage. Blocker has a swiss army knife type skill set to win any matchup when the lights are on. Caleb has added noticeable mass to his frame this off season but has not lost any burst to his game. Caleb has been flying under the radar in a running back heavy class in the state of Texas but those days are about to come to an end. Texas Southern was his first college offer this spring, as well as several visits to Lamar and Texas State. Blocker has the goods that colleges seek out and there will be more suitors headed to Katy to get eyes on Caleb.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e[embed]https://twitter.com/CalebBlocker/status/1586465610665709568?s=20[/embed]u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["616413"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Love has an extended reach, he has a stern, powerful punch at engagement and he plays with a physical but controlled aggression. What's most impressive in Devin's game is he ability to move laterally with ease, his footwork and short area quickness is superb. Love sets the table quickly during pass protection, his ability to bend well at the hips enables him to have a stout base and he shows great patience at the point of attack, which keeps him from getting off of his axis or losing leverage against defenders. Devin is one the best finishers in the class of 2024, he plays through the whistle and his ability to deliver a knockout blow are traits that stand out in his game. At 6'4 315 pounds, Devin has nimble, quick feet, he moves well in space and these are several traits in his game that have made Love a highly sought after recruit. Love had a great performance at the Select 50 Showcase and he finished number three overall regardless of position in the overall rankings . 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Preston has an extended wing span, which allows him to deliver a powerful punch at engagement, he has violent hands and his hand placement enables him to get control of defenders at the point of attack. Honeycutt has a stout, lean build and he has been a gym rat in the offseason, adding mass to his frame and still leaving room to add bulk when he gets in a college program at the next level. Preston gets into his kick slide quickly in pass protection, he has a solid base, his exceptional footwork allows him to stay locked on his opponent and his superb lateral movement are traits that stand out in his game. Preston has the skill set to play all five positions across the offensive line. Honeycutt took home MVP Honors at the Select 50 Showcase, he finished number two in the rankings and was selected to the All-Showcase Team. Offers from Louisiana Christian, McMurry and East Central University, shows that Honeycutt has the makeup that colleges programs covet.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e[embed]https://twitter.com/PrestonHuneycu2/status/1662289661773983745?s=20[/embed]","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["413371"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Bottley had a solid camp at the Select 50 Showcase and showed off his playmaking ability. Lamarcus has fluid hips, he transitions into his backpedal smoothly and his clean footwork enabled him to be in position to make plays on the football. Bottley has natural instincts with excellent eye discipline, he has the range from the safety position to cover ground quickly and he has a ballhawk mentality. During the 7v7 portion of the camp, Bottley showed his versatility by not only showing off his skills on the back end but also displaying the skill set come down and cover in the slot, as well as lining up at cornerback. After watching his fall 2022 film, Bottley left no doubt that he has a nose for the football, which lead to being named 1st Team All-District two years in a row and he is a two time Defensive Player of The Year for Silsbee High School. 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After watching Hunter's 2022 season film, he showed off how at ease and comfortable he is playing down in the box as a safety/linebacker hybrid. Boudreaux comes up in run support under control, keeping his shoulders square to the ball carrier, he is a elite tackler in the open field and he has the closing speed to track down his opponent and he closes like a predator. After Hunter's MVP Performance and All-Showcase team awards at the Select 50 Showcase, Boudreaux picked up and offer from Angelo State.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e[embed]https://twitter.com/Hunterboudreax/status/1621271544872706050?s=20[/embed]","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["149667"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"u003cdiv class=u0022adn adsu0022 data-message-id=u0022#msg-f:1767017440533266109u0022 data-legacy-message-id=u00221885b50006e7bebdu0022u003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eWright plays fast, he plays under control, he trust his eyes, which allows him to read and diagnose quickly and he has a seek and destroy mentality. Xavier changes direction quickly, he is light on his feet and his ability to plant and go enables him explode to the ball carrier. After reviewing his 2022 at Lakeview Centennial, Wright shows his versatility by lining up as an edge defender, showing off an explosive first step, he uses his violent hands to unload a powerful punch and his ability bend enables him to be a force off the edge. Wright made plays at the Select 50 Showcase, displaying why he was a two time First Team All-District Selection. Wright finished as the number twenty two overall player in the final camp rankings. A recent visit to Texas Southern, shows colleges are showing interest and after his performance at the Select 50 Showcase you can expect more to make a trip to Garland to visit with Wright.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e[embed]https://twitter.com/xavierwright33/status/1591816062047117312?s=20[/embed]u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu0026nbsp;u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003c/divu003e","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["842957"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"Kelley transitions into his backpedal smoothly, he flips his hips well and he has the ability to change directions quickly. Ivy is a sticky defender who gets hands on receivers in coverage early in their routes, his ability to stay engaged at the hip allows him to be in position to make plays on the ball and that lead to several pass breakups in 1v1 drills at the Select 50 Showcase. During the 7v7 portion of the camp, Kelley showed off his range from his safety position by covering ground quickly, he showed excellent eye discipline and this enabled to make plays on the football. He has the versatility to line up at cornerback and be a stingy defender. Kelley was a standout in the secondary at the Select 50 Showcase, keep an eye on him heading into the fall season.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["843837"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"u003cdiv class=u0022gsu0022u003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eHood transitions into his backpedal smoothly, he has fluid hips, he has the ability to turn, run, plant and shift his weight to change directions quickly, which enables him to stay engaged with receivers. Amarion plays with controlled aggression, he is a sticky defender who gets hands on wideouts early in their routes and his ability to shut down passing lanes in coverage were traits that stuck out in his game during the 1v1 and 7v7 portion of the Select 50 Showcase. Hood walked away from the Select 50 Showcase with a Defensive Back MVP Award and showed that he has the skill set needed to play stingy defense. You can expect Hood to make waves on Friday Nights in the Tyler High secondary.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e[embed]https://twitter.com/Drgermaine/status/1660843085440401412?s=20[/embed]u003cbru003eu003cbru003ernu003c/divu003e","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["841782"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"Hawthorne plays aggressive at the point of attack, he get hands on his opponent early in the receivers routes and his ability to lock in at the snap allows him to close down throwing lanes. EJ has clean footwork and gets into his backpedal with ease, which enables him to stick to receivers closely. During the 1v1 portion of the camp vs the wideouts, Hawthorne uses great leverage combined with the skill set to change directions quickly and he has the speed to turn, cut and run without giving up ground. 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Sueing has the skill set to read, react and fill the hole in a hurry but he stays under control without giving ground to the ball carrier. What's most impressive about Sueing's game, is the speed with which he closes on the ball carrier and his ability to take proper pursuit angles. During the 7v7 portion of the camp. Sueing showed off great instincts in pass coverage, as well as superb eye discipline to track the football, which allowed him to be in position to make plays on the football. D'Crystian had an MVP Performance at the Select 50 Showcase, finishing number six overall in the rankings and making the All Showcase Team. 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Wesloski can make throws from multiple platforms, he throws well on the move with pinpoint accuracy and he has the arm strength to complete any pass on the route tree.  Nick has excellent touch on his deep ball, he was consistent with his footwork throughout the camp, whether it was a three-step fade ball or a quick trigger back shoulder ball, Wesloski was in sync with his receivers. Wesloski has the ability to throw his receivers open routinely and he threw frozen ropes in tight coverage enabling his receivers to make plays on the football. The 6'3 205 pound junior took home the Quarterback MVP Award, made the All-Tournament Team and finished number seven in the Top 25 Rankings at the Select 50 Showcase. Nick shows off his athleticism on the baseball diamond also as a pitcher for McKinney Boyd. Wesloski has the goods that college programs covet and you can look for his profile to rise on the recruiting trail heading into the 2023 fall season.rnrn[embed]https://twitter.com/coachjwes/status/1660285869738057729?s=20[/embed]","_player_evaluations_10_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_11_player":["841895"],"_player_evaluations_11_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_11_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_11_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_11_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_11_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_11_evaluation":"Robinson is a big body target, who runs crisp routes, he gets in and out of his breaks quickly and his ability to create separation at the point of attack enabled him to win rep after rep against some elite compettion. Karsten has a large catch radius, he has large hands that engulf the football, he attacks the football with a purpose when he gets targeted and his ability to catch the football from multiple angles was on full display no matter who was guarding him. Robinson uses his length well against press coverage, he has the frame to absorb contact and these traits allowed him to win on the contested catch consistently. Karsten took home the WR MVP, finished number eight in the Top 25 Player Rankings and made the All-Showcase Team. Robinson had a breakout sophomore season at Haslet Eaton and he is a name to markdown on your list of up and coming wideouts in the class of 2025.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e[embed]https://twitter.com/KarstenRobinson/status/1591908479467651073?s=20[/embed]","_player_evaluations_11_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_12_player":["842149"],"_player_evaluations_12_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_12_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_12_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_12_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_12_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_12_evaluation":"Lockhart has a compact build, with extended arm length, a strong thick lower half and he uses these traits to his advantage at the point of attack. O'Marius has a powerful punch at impact, he has a quick get off with a quick first step and he has he quickness to run the arch when rushing the passer. During the agility portion of the showcase, Lockhart showed off his nimble feet, he changes directions easily and he displayed good high knee action in the bag drills. O'Marius has the skill set to be a force along the defensive line and at the Select 50 Showcase Lockhart steamrolled his way to an MVP Award and made the All-Showcase Team.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e[embed]https://twitter.com/lockhartomarius/status/1660303239374413824?s=20[/embed]","_player_evaluations_12_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_13_player":["842108"],"_player_evaluations_13_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_13_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_13_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_13_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_13_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_13_evaluation":"Edwards is the total package, he has excellent short area quickness, his ability to change direction in space is superb and he has an explosive burst to make a house call from anywhere or distance on the football field. Nicknamed the u0022X-Manu0022, Edwards plays the game as if he has super powers. He has a compact build with broad shoulders, he has a stout lower half and he has the frame to tote the load and be the factor back in any offense. During the agility portion of the showcase, Edwards was silky smooth weaving his way through the bag drills with ease, he makes his cuts without losing speed and he has the ability to shift gears quickly. In pass protection 1v1s versus the linebackers, he displayed clean footwork, he delivers a stiff, powerful punch, he has a strong base and he finished blocks with a purpose. Xai Shaun's toolbox is full, he has an array of moves in the open field to make defenders miss, he runs crisp routes and he has the skill set to be a monster threat in the passing game. Edwards put on a show and finished number four overall in the Select 50 Rankings. Xai'Shaun is a wanted man, with nine offers from schools across the country that include, Oregon, Missouri, Texas Tech, Houston, Tulsa and UTSA. Look for that number to increase to double digits before the fall season.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e[embed]https://twitter.com/xai_laxis/status/1660284709224554502?s=20[/embed]u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu0026nbsp;u003cbru003eu003cbru003e[embed]https://twitter.com/xai_laxis/status/1653967417213874176?s=20[/embed]","_player_evaluations_13_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":14,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64711095d6fb8"} /-->