AYF All-Star Practice: Initial Reactions on West Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last Thursday and Friday I got the opportunity to check out three practices leading up to the AYF National All-Star Game, which was played on Saturday in conjunction with Pro Bowl weekend. There were nearly 60 kids from AYF-sanctioned teams that were selected and showed up to the prestigious event. While all the prospects in attendance have a very bright future in the sport, the six below really stood out to me during the practices&nbsp;<strong><em>before</em></strong>&nbsp;the game. We'll look at the position groups throughout the week, but we'll start out with the prospects who made the the biggest impression on me from the West Team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["419179"],"_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":"Lemons was the tallest receiver on the field for the West team and is a threat on every play because of his size and route running ability. The Ohio native did a lot of things very well over the 3 practices I watched and can be a big red zone threat. Although we have him listed as an athlete right now I can see lemons turning into a big time receiver in the state of Ohio as he starts high school in the fall.\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli style=\u0022font-weight: 400;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-weight: 400;\u0022\u003eGreat routes \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli style=\u0022font-weight: 400;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-weight: 400;\u0022\u003eLong arms and can go get the ball wherever its at\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli style=\u0022font-weight: 400;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-weight: 400;\u0022\u003eGood build being 6'4, 175 \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["650567"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Rubley is an elite QB from what I saw watching him over 3 practices. I wouldn't be surprised if he's rated the best QB in the state of Colorado and a top Qb in the country when he comes to the end of high school. Although he has 4 years of high school to go he's a Quarterback that top college programs should be looking at right now.  Being 6'2 already and having the arm he has. Bright future ahead for Rubley.\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003eTall pro style QB\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eNFL Genes from Dad/ D1 older brother\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003ePowerful / accurate throws \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003eLeader / vocal \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1167344"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Edwards is probably the best DB I watched at AYF this past week. Although being one of the shorter players Edwards is an elite athlete and a lockdown corner and outplays WR with height every time. One of my favorite players I watched at practice. Can play great at receiver as well but you cant watch him play corner and not see that he's a natural there. 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His athletic ability along with his physicality is what set him apart and what drew me to take a closer look at him. It didn't really matter if he was in the slot of the backfield or making a block he always seemed to make a big play. Guys who can play multiple positions at a high level and are not afraid to do the dirty work like make a few key blocks are elite players to me.\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003eSpeed \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003eSwiss army knife \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003eGood size being 5'11 170\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003eQuick outta breaks \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-weight: 400\u0022\u003eElite blocker\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1120439"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Brown was another AZ guy that really impressed me with his versatility. Standing at 5'8 and 165 pounds of muscle Brown looks like a natural running back who can also make things happen in the slot as well. 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