Top Performers: Nassau County Showcase

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It was a true a rainstorm during Saturday afternoon for the Nassau County Showcase. It was pouring and it was very windy but these athletes still had amazing days. Some under the radar players made a name for themselves and you'll have to keep an eye on these prospects the rest of the offseason. Checkout the top performers from the event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["837364"],"_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":"The Herricks product put himself in the conversation for the top receiver performance at the event. .He has great size at 6 foot 3 and he high pointed the ball well. 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