New England Stock _Up: “DB’s” Top Performers & MVP’s

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Redzone Stock Up Showcase came through Weymouth, MA this past weekend. Our showcases are a great opportunity for high school football prospects to get exposure in front of college coaches and Prep Redzone scouts. Testing results were recorded for colleges across the country to access following the event. With Prep Redzone scouts in attendance, dedicated to highlighting top performers, players received unparalleled&nbsp;coverage during, and after the event on&nbsp; PrepRedzone.com and social media. After check-in, athletes attending were broken into three portions: testing, position-specific&nbsp;drills, and 1-on-1 competition. Testing included the 40-yard dash (hand-timed),&nbsp;pro shuttle (hand-timed), L Drill (hand-timed), and broad jump.&nbsp;We will be releasing these results here on the site in another publication. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The showcase ended with notable top performers being recognized and ended with the selection of an MVP for each position. <strong>The prospects below were selected as the Top Performers and MVP amongst the Defensive Back group</strong>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1027871"],"_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":"u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eu003cbu003eNate Sampsonu003c/bu003eu003c/pu003ernu003cstrongu003eDefensive Back Top Performer: u003c/strongu003eThe senior defensive back showed good flexibility/athletic ability:  He displayed the ability to bend and was fluid in his movements. His loose hips are the engine of his skill set.  He can flip his hips in either direction fluidly and quickly and displayed this during the drill period.  His instincts/awareness stood out during the competition period. Has good ball skills with natural hands.   Gave a consistent effort through out the showcase. u003cimg class=u0022alignnone wp-image-1112880u0022 src=u0022https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-12-at-11.21.14 AM.png?w=219u0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022152u0022 height=u0022208u0022 /u003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65773d23b9181"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["943421"],"_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":"u003cstrongu003eJaiden Johnsonu003c/strongu003ernrnu003cstrongu003eDefensive Back Top Performer: u003c/strongu003eHis athletic coordination stood out quickly. I really liked what I saw out of the rising defensive back. He is very versatile and can play multiple skill positions.  During the drill period, he displayed very good ball skills. He does a good job with transition to break on a route.   He can quickly transition to get into phase on a deeper route and we saw this during the competition period. u003ca href=u0022https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-12-at-11.08.37 AM-crop-1054x692-1702397371.pngu0022u003eu003cimg class=u0022alignnone size-medium wp-image-1112865u0022 src=u0022https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-12-at-11.08.37 AM-crop-1054x692-1702397371.png?w=300u0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022300u0022 height=u0022197u0022 /u003eu003c/au003ernrnJohnson is a freshman who saw varsity action at DB/safety during fall 2023 season. I saw him play in a live game setting and he easily caught my attention. He has a very good feel for the game. He anticipates routes/patterns and can see run fits develop to play accordingly. Has good quickness and flashes excellent short-area quickness.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65773d23b922d"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1090638"],"_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":"Josh Simmsrnrnu003cstrongu003eDefensive Back Top Performer: u003c/strongu003eu0022 Simms gave consistent effort during the showcase. He is a bit undersized in his frame and body weight but has good athleticism to play through the concern. He's a sophomore with plenty of time for additional growth.  He displayed the ability to close in space quickly with a good burst and acceleration. He can recover quickly (catch up speed). A bit raw in technique but does have the tools to work with. He flashed fluid movements in drill period that included having loose hips to break in either direction. u003cimg class=u0022alignnone wp-image-1112884u0022 src=u0022https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-12-at-11.23.45 AM.png?w=231u0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022170u0022 height=u0022221u0022 /u003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65773d23b92c7"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1112743"],"_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":"David Vadnaisrnrnu003cstrongu003eDefensive Back Top Performer:u003c/strongu003e Has an ideal frame for the defensive back position. Displayed good overall athletic ability during drill period. I see him as a good athlete - tough competitor. Willing in run support. Solid change of direction skills. Solid leaping ability. Flashes ability to get the ball in traffic. He stood out during competitive drill period with a consistent effort. u003ca href=u0022https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-12-at-11.01.58 AM-crop-1160x762-1702396996.pngu0022u003eu003cimg class=u0022alignnone size-medium wp-image-1112839u0022 src=u0022https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-12-at-11.01.58 AM-crop-1160x762-1702396996.png?w=300u0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022300u0022 height=u0022197u0022 /u003eu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65773d23b93d7"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65786b043c315"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402481"],"_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":"Antonio Beardenrnrnu003cstrongu003eDefensive Back MVPu003c/strongu003e: The rising sophomore showed his versatility by taking both Wr and Db reps at the showcase. His effort caught the attention of many positional coaches and his performance earned him recognition at both WR and DB. He was selected as a defensive back MVP while he also shined brightly at WR. He has very good length in his arms. He has the ability to disrupt/make plays with his length. He is put together well enough to be physical and durable.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/IMG_3804-rotated-crop-2739x1798-1702398616.jpegu0022u003eu003cimg class=u0022alignnone size-medium wp-image-1112896u0022 src=u0022https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/IMG_3804-rotated-crop-2739x1798-1702398616.jpeg?w=300u0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022300u0022 height=u0022197u0022 /u003eu003c/au003ernrnI have witnessed him in an evaluation setting along with performing in live game action and his skills have been consistent each time.  He is a very good prospect with good athletic coordination. His defensive back skills are instinctive as he has a great feel for the game. He is put together well enough to be physical and durable. His off-season strength training program will likely give him more to offer in years to come. Stay tuned, as he has more room in his frame for additional growth and development.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65773d23b935a"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Honorable Mention Top Defensive Back Performer:</strong> <strong>Isaiah Williams</strong> A Defensive back from Hernando (Florida): He flashed very good athleticism and effort during the showcase. His performance was notable enough to be mentioned here. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->