Offensive Most Valuable Players from the PSR Showcase
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Our event coverage of Coach Pennisi’s PSR Showcase is wrapping up. We previously explored my immediate reactions, prospects who are physically ready to play at the next level, and a bevy of position-specific breakdowns. Today we announce positional Most Valuable Players from…
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Continue ReadingOur event coverage of Coach Pennisi’s PSR Showcase is wrapping up. We previously explored my immediate reactions, prospects who are physically ready to play at the next level, and a bevy of position-specific breakdowns.
Today we announce positional Most Valuable Players from the event. These breakdowns are from my subjective on-site observations only. They do not take into consideration film, highlights, or anything else.
Incase you missed any event coverage, here are the articles currently published related to the PSR Showcase:
Most Valuable Player – Offensive Line
In my mind Reph was without question the best offensive lineman in attendance. He possesses a stout-and-sturdy frame, has soft feet in pass pro, but can generate immense power with them when sliding. Reph’s feet are also quick, as he closed in on any space when a defensive lineman would try to speed-to-juke rush him. Reph understands leverage as well, using it to his advantage as I do not recall him losing a single spin. His punches were powerful and quick back to their holster, allowing him to maintain his balance.
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Most Valuable Player – Tight End
Not sure why this is, but I seem to see Pennsylvania produce the most tight ends when I am at events. The PSR Showcase was more of the same. Schomp is blessed with an enormous frame. He knows how to beat press coverage, particularly when a smaller defensive back is matched upon him. Schomp also wins at the top of his routes, breaking them off suddenly and using his height advantage to come down with the ball.
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Most Valuable Player – Running Back
So young but so impressive, Weatherington might have been the most exciting skill player to watch on Saturday. Just a rising sophomore, the young back was electric, elusive, and entertaining. In run simulation drills, Weatherington put linebackers in a blender often leaving them off balance or looking silly – all bent backwards with broken ankles. He possesses the athleticism in terms of speed and quickness give him all the God-given potential you could want to be a star running back in the making. Weatherington blew my mind when in the open field he managed to hit this vintage Reggie Bush cutback.
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Most Valuable Player – Wide Receiver
An under-the-radar prospect for sure, Stack happened to stand out to me amongst a very competitive, talent wide receiving corps. Having ideal size, Stack brought more to the gridiron than just that. He showed time-and-time again that he can beat defensive backs with his hands – coming down with 5050 balls, ripping it from their hands, or matching catches through their swats – as well as over the top with speed. Much to their dismay, defenders also learned that Stack has a little wiggle to him as well, managing to spring loose for wide open catches too.
Most Valuable Player – Quarterback
Irwin, who Prep Redzone Next had already “watchlisted” as an 8th grader, validated this acclaim with how he turned up at the event host facility Sayreville High School. A lefty, Irwin threw the camp’s prettiest ball while being extremely fluid with his mechanics and release. Aside from their ascetics, his mechanics are extremely sound. He transfers his weight appropriately, gets rid of the ball in a hurry, has clean footwork, and will move the pocket for a better throwing window. Irwin anticipates receivers’ breaks very well, throwing absolute darts on out routes. He also hits receivers in route so they do not break stride and catch the ball with a full head of steam.