DL/LB turn heads at PRZ Stock Up Showcase

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When the <strong><em>Florida Prep Redzone Stock Up Showcase</em></strong> ended last Sunday and the MVP awards were announced, several amazing prospects were recognized.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quarterbacks, receivers, running backs, offensive linemen and defensive backs that were recognized more than stepped up their game for the three hours.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When Homestead defensive end<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1158084' first='Johannes' last='Mager']</strong> (6-4, 220) and Boca Raton St. Andrew's Academy linebacker <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1075362' first='Oliver' last='Vickers-Murphy'] </strong>(6-0, 205) were recognized, it shined a spotlight on the new generation of high school football player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As many prospects have attended events and played this game for years here in this country, Mager, who grew up in Germany, and Vickers-Murphy, who came to the United States from Australia, made the most of this showcase and came out on top of some truly impressive football talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In addition to Mager, the 2025 defensive line also had some standouts – such as <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1158079' first='Jahmar' last='Midi']</strong> (6-1, 235, Sunrise Piper), <strong>Luke O'Brien</strong> (6-2, 220, Bradenton Lakewood Ranch), and versatile<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1138888' first='Aidan' last='Sutherland']</strong> (6-3, 220, Wesley Chapel Cypress Creek) and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='606167' first='Travis' last='Zimmerle-Vigil']</strong> (OLB, 6-2, 205, Ocala Trinity Catholic) who both play tight end on offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The rising junior class (2026) also attracted talent like <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='773171' first='Blaze' last='Jones']</strong> (6-2, 220, Orlando The First Academy) and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1158163' first='Tyler' last='Lind'] </strong>(6-5, 205, Hollywood Avant Garde).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LINEBACKERS PERFORMED EXTREMELY WELL</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In addition to Vickers-Murphy, the linebackers were also impressive and made it tough on the event coaches when choosing the MVP.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Among those who came out included 2026 prospects <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1158093' first='Matthew' last='Coleman']</strong> (5-7, 170, Sunrise Piper) and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1158087' first='Lagarious' last='Tyler']</strong> (5-8, 167) from Fort Lauderdale.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Even versatile and athletic Class of 2027 players <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1158096' first='Orion' last='Sillito']</strong> (5-11, 210, St. Petersburg Northside Christian) and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1158089' first='Liam' last='Vazquez']</strong> (Miami Gardens Monsignor Edward Pace) also turned heads.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SHOWCASE EXPOSURE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>MVP Winners:</strong> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/01/top-prospects-highlight-showcase/">https://prepredzone.com/2024/01/top-prospects-highlight-showcase/</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Quarterback Coverage:</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/01/quarterbacks-shine-in-fort-lauderdale/"><strong> </strong>https://prepredzone.com/2024/01/quarterbacks-shine-in-fort-lauderdale/</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offensive Linemen:</strong> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/01/offensive-linemen-impact-prz-stock-up-showcase/">https://prepredzone.com/2024/01/offensive-linemen-impact-prz-stock-up-showcase/</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TESTING RESULTS:</strong> <a>https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1eAwJTS72e4miKDdvVTuOvtoNKs_M5Jm6</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COMING UP NEXT:</strong>&nbsp;Receivers also made an impact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coverage and photos of the event will be available all week on <strong>PrepRedzone.com </strong>and primarily on<strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/florida/"> https://prepredzone.com/florida/</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: <strong>Floridakids1@aol.com.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->