2024 Elite V Showcase: Top Performers Part 2, Honorable Mentions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Elite V Showcase didn't disappoint in the slightest. The amount of talent that showed up at Lincoln High School surpassed my expectations. We saw elite talent prove why they are highly touted in New York and a bunch of players who put themselves on the map in this event. Here is part two and a long list of honorable mentions from the Elite V Showcase. What a way to start the summer!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["505387"],"_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":"Once again at this event, Spellman clocked in as one of the fastest players. 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He was great with his hands and was easily one of the strongest players at this showcase. Valentine's athleticism at 320 pounds is almost unfair at certain points. He remains one of the top returning prospects in New York. ","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["284079"],"_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":"One of the most exciting prospects to keep track of this offseason. Melendez proved to be one of the top route runners at the event. He separated himself from the rest of the pack due to his smooth routes and explosiveness. He created a ton of separation in the 1v1's and won most of his reps. 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Ramos was able to win a solid amount of those reps or force the receiver to make a tough catch. He made plays on the ball and used his length to his advantage. At 6'2 and 185 pounds, he can play anywhere in the secondary this upcoming season. Ramos will be a key piece for a St Peter's team with title aspirations ","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["820116"],"_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":"One of my favorite offensive linemen. He was picked to play in the u0022best vs bestu0022 reps at the end of the showcase and he overpowered his defensive lineman. 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Macchiarola) 2025 ATH</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='806619' first='Carlo' last='Miciotta'] (Erasmus Hall) 2025 LB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='648870' first='Gmaryah' last='Mnahsheh'] (A. Phillip Randolph) 2025 DB/ATH</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='505537' first='Chase' last='Cruz'] (Holy Trinity) 2025 WR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='805814' first='Declan' last='Miller'] (Chaminade) 2026 OL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Matthew Santangelo (Smithtown East) 2026 WR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1283694' first='Nazir' last='Fields'] (Yonkers) 2025 QB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='820097' first='Xavier' last='Greggs'] (Erasmus Hall) 2025 DB </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1271411' first='John' last='Smith'] (Stepinac) 2026 RB/ATH</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1213092' first='Nassir' last='Edwards'] (Elmont) 2025 WR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1236538' first='Ian' last='Thomas'] (Stepinac) 2026 WR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='820095' first='Immanuel' last='Frausto'] (Lincoln) 2025 OL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='735856' first='Luke' last='Fifield'] (Kellenberg) 2025 OL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>James Huxtable (Smithtown East) 2026 WR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jonathan Laforest (Frank J. Macchiarola) 2026 DL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->