Prep Redzone Next Middle School Top Quarterbacks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Redzone Next middle school camp boasted quite a turnout of talent from this year's power competition. Starting bright and early from Fort Worth, Texas; the talent came out ready and willing to compete in the cool early morning air with purpose. Let's take a look at the top middle school quarterbacks of the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1139848,"width":"264px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/15-Donovan-Warren-crop-3766x2473-1704723066.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-1139848" style="width:264px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1140361' first='Donovan' last='Warren'] standing at an elite 6'0 foot and weighing140 pounds was the top quarterback of the day. Warren had great size and mechanics for such a young thrower. Warren too well to coaching and showed full command of his mechanics throughout the day. Warren excelled at the intermediate to deep throws due to the strong nature of his arm and the multiple slots that he was able to utilize. Congratulations to [player_tooltip player_id='1140361' first='Donovan' last='Warren'] for a job well done and we look forward to a bright future as he continues to evolve his craft. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1139865,"width":"269px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/34-Gage-Griffin-crop-4801x3152-1704723544.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-1139865" style="width:269px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gage Griffin came into the camp at 5'9 145 and was arguably one of the more mature quarterbacks in attendance. Griffin is the prototypical pocket passer who really excelled in body posture to mechanics movements. Griffin puts nice zip on his passes and never showed happy feet even when trying to establish timing with unknown receivers. This kid had an amazing work ethic and personality which should serve him well at his program in the future when leading his guys into hostile territory. Kudos to Gage Griffin for being a top performer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1139870,"width":"270px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/69-Jaxon-Franco-crop-4801x3152-1704723675.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-1139870" style="width:270px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='206138' first='Jaxon' last='Franco'] (5'7 140) showed up and showed out with his ability to spin it! This kid flat out throws a pretty ball. Franco's ball placement was tops amongst his group. Franco has the ability of anticipatory throwing. He knows how to see the window even in tight coverage and is in the beginning stages of throwing the receiver open. Many young quarterbacks and older ones to boot never learn that skill. This is why [player_tooltip player_id='206138' first='Jaxon' last='Franco'] was selected as a top performer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1139897,"width":"279px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/33-Reshard-Hicks-Jr-crop-3530x2318-1704723988.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-1139897" style="width:279px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='589742' first='Reshard' last='Hicks Jr.'] (5'8 135) is a smooth dual threat passer who just had an ore of confidence about himself all day long. Hicks Jr. stands tall in the pocket and delivers catchable balls consistently. Hicks Jr. has a live arm that can throw from multiple arm slots which should serve him well next season when operating under duress. I look for big things from [player_tooltip player_id='589742' first='Reshard' last='Hicks Jr.'] and if the PRZ Next camp result hold true; he will be a major factor in the years to come. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->