PRZ StockUpShowcase- AZ Top Performers DEFENSE
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The PRZ Stock up Showcase at ACU featured some of the state’s best, along with some other young talent who you may not know about yet. It was an impressive mix of athletes with some high-profile schools represented. Have a…
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Continue ReadingThe PRZ Stock up Showcase at ACU featured some of the state’s best, along with some other young talent who you may not know about yet. It was an impressive mix of athletes with some high-profile schools represented. Have a look as we break down the top offensive & defensive performers from the event.
DEFENSE
Paz St John
Paz
St John
6'3" | 260 lbs | DL
Liberty | 2026
State
AZ
6-3 260 26′ DL Liberty
Watching this kid for yourself you see why he will be a multi offer D1 athlete. He took it to multiple 6-6 talented O lineman who will rank among the state’s best. St John was a camp MVP and and definitely deserving of the accolades.
Brody Michael Brody Michael 6'0" | 205 lbs | LB American Leadership Academy Queen Creek | 2025 State AZ 6-0 205 25′ LB ALA Queen Creek
Hands down one of the most impressive kids at the entire camp. Michael impressed at LB, running one of the fastest 40’s (4.56) and shuttle times (4.31) among all athletes. He earned 1st team all-region honors with 100+ tackles this past season.
Percy Knox III Percy Knox III 5'9" | 165 lbs | DB Basha | 2026 State AZ 5-9 165 26′ CB Basha
We’ve talked a lot about Knox with him ranking among the top DB’s in AZ for the 2026 class. Fundamentally he has his act together, to go with some impressive overall testing times. He ended up with the best L-Drill time (6.94) to go with his 4.5 40-yard dash.
Eli Cramer-Cronin Eli Cramer-Cronin 6'0" | 205 lbs | LB Basha | 2026 State AZ 6-1 205 26′ LB Basha
One of Arizona’s breakout performers last season, making 100+ tackles. He was a legit presence at LB all day, looking physically elite and moving with a special type of fluidity.
Michael Cummings Michael Cummings 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB Sandra Day O'Connor | 2025 AZ 6-0 215 25′ LB O’Connor
Cummings looked legit. From a testing standpoint there were few who were better, with a camp leading 9-11′ Broad Jump and 4.47 40-yard dash. He will have something to prove this season at O’Connor.
Andy Fierros Andy Fierros 6'1" | 265 lbs | DL Canyon View | 2027 AZ 6-1 260 DL Canyon View
With continued growth and progression Fierros will be one of the best in AZ on the D line. He won multiple matchups against top 6-5/6-6 competition, possessing strength and technique rarely seen from a kid still so young.
Landyn Deboard
Landyn
Deboard
5'8" | 125 lbs | DB
Estrella Foothills | 2025
State
AZ
5-8 130 25′ CB Estrella Foothills
You would never how good this kid is until he steps on the field. DeBoard was selected by the coaches as a top DB, and ended up competing in the 1v1 finals at the end of the camp. He was a 1st team all-region pick last year and will project as one of the top DB’s at the 4A level.
George Longoria Jr George Longoria Jr 6'4" | 240 lbs | DL Mountain Pointe | 2025 AZ . 6-5 240 25′ DL Mountain Pointe
Longoria was one of the biggest sleepers of the day. The 6-5 D lineman had a few of the best reps among the big men but didn’t necessarily get the same recognition. Some university could get a steal here.
Tyler King Tyler King 6'1" | 250 lbs | DL Chandler | 2026 State AZ 6-1 255 26′ DT Chandler
King was one of the most impressive D lineman in attendance, moving incredibly well against some 6-5/6-6 talent. Chandler has to be excited with him returning after a successful sophomore year and camp season.
Collin Hauser Collin Hauser 6'3" | 210 lbs | DL Basha | 2025 AZ 6-2 210 DE Basha
Hauser missed last season with an injury but has come back in a big way, looking healthy and fluid coming off the edge. He has the frame to add some size which could compliment his abilities.
Tiki Teeples Tiki Teeples 6'3" Canyon View | 2027 AZ 6-3 225 27′ DE Canyon View
Another kid acknowledged by the coaches as one of the top performers. The young DE has a good frame and is coordinated beyond his years. Look for him to get in the mix as a sophomore.
Kenan Veavea Kenan Veavea 5'9" | 165 lbs | DB Chandler | 2027 AZ 5-9 165 27′ DB Chandler
Give Veavea a lot of credit as he was making plays all day. Even as a freshman his testing times were some of the best at the camp, running a 4.62 (40) and 4.52 shuttle. He has the potential of being a factor next season at Chandler.
Mason Cantu Mason Cantu 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Basha | 2026 AZ 6-0 170 26′ FS Basha
The talented baseball kid can also play a little free safety. Look for Cantu to be a guy in the secondary this coming season. On the day he was one of the better DB’s.
Hassan Smith Hassan Smith 6'0" | 145 lbs | DB Desert Mountain | 2027 AZ 6-0 150 27′ DB Desert Mountain
Anyone at the event heard Smith’s name a lot. He had multiple PBUs and was aggressive against top WR’s. Desert Mountain got a good one with the transfer.