Cream of the Crop: Top Pass Catchers at PrepRedzone’s AZ Combine

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The pass catchers really turned heads at PrepRedzone's AZ Combine! With 19 talented players out there, it couldn't have been easy to stand out from the crowd. These ten players all found a way to do just that. From up-and-comers to seasoned varsity athletes, these ten standouts showcased a knack for making big plays. Whether it was pulling down tough catches or running crisp routes, each one demonstrated their potential every chance they got.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[1177611],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1258662' first='Kash' last='Brock'] was a player that stood out to me starting from his warm-ups, and continuing throughout the entire PRZ Arizona Combine. Coming in at 6'1u0022 and 166 lbs with some great length, you could see the soft hands that he possesses even catching balls on the sideline. Brock has some real athleticism to go with his impressive length and took his chance to show it. He ran the third-fastest 40-yard dash (4.62), had the second-longest broad jump (9'6u0022), and the fastest L-drill (6.94) of any receiver in attendance. He used that speed to effortlessly blow by players and did a great job using leverage to force defenders out of position. Brock has the chance to really contribute to a very young and talented Basha team as they make a push for the open division playoffs in 2024.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-663db60ad607a"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":1271906,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/05/Kash-Brock-Clip.mp4" alt="" class="wp-image-1271906" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["883442"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='883442' first='Keegan' last='Pederson'] was impossible not to notice out there at the PRZ Arizona Combine. The quick twitch he plays with was evident from the jump when he finished the shuttle run in 4.5 seconds. Where he really stood out was when he had a defender lined up across from him; nearly everyone struggled to keep up with him. Pederson ran incredibly crisp routes and had cuts that the defensive backs just couldn't match. As just a freshman, he was able to stand out in the sea of 19 incredibly talented pass catchers at the event. With Higley's already powerful offense, Pederson will be able to add a different and special dynamic with his excellent skillset tailor-made for a slot receiver.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-663db60ad611c"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":1271927,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/05/Keegan-Pederson-Clip.mp4" alt="" class="wp-image-1271927" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1101843"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1101843' first='Jeramicheal' last='Hernandez'] was a player I was looking forward to getting my eyes on before the event and was not disappointed by his performance at the PRZ Arizona Combine. Another twitchy player with a skillset that seems to be perfectly built to play the slot receiver, Hernandez does a great job of getting defenders to bite before cutting away and getting immediate separation. I thought he did a great job of showing both his secure hands and a good catch radius; which is really important for a player of his size. At just 5'5u0022, he was the shortest pass catcher at the event but didn't play like it at all. Coming off a year where he found the endzone four times, Hernandez should take a big jump in 2024 with his ability to get open in tight spaces.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-663db60ad61a1"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/thehonestupdate/status/1784696175922495643","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/thehonestupdate/status/1784696175922495643 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1216202"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1216202' first='Quintin' last='Miles'] had quite an impressive day at the PRZ Arizona Combine. He moved around the field remarkable fluidity, his routes were textbook. He just seemed to be gliding around out there and possesses some incredibly soft hands to go with it. It's almost as if he was trying to be gentle with the ball as it's coming into his hands, and it looked effortless. It's very easy to see how he averaged 14 yards a reception last year and finished with 367 yards through the air. That number could see a big jump in 2024 with how smooth Miles seems to be moving around out there.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-663db60ad621f"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":1271941,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/05/Quintin-Miles-Great-Route.mp4" alt="" class="wp-image-1271941" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["599179"],"_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":"At 6'3u0022 and 170 lbs as just a freshman, [player_tooltip player_id='599179' first='Tyler' last='Overstreet'] put on a show for those in attendance at the PRZ Arizona Combine. He has incredible length that stands out immediately, but knowing how to use that length to his advantage at his young age was very impressive. Using his body to box them out, defenders couldn't get around him to even have a chance at the ball. Even when defenders were able to make a play on the ball, Overstreet's strong and secure hands seemed to overpower the defensive backs. Playing on a loaded Saguaro roster, Overstreet has the tools he needs to be able to contribute as they make a push for the post-season under their new head coach.rnrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-663db60ad629f"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TylerOverstree7/status/1732083955418136705","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/TylerOverstree7/status/1732083955418136705 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1258663"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1258663' first='Leonard' last='Walker Jr']. was the fastest player, regardless of position, at the event with a 4.40 40-yard dash. That speed was on full display from start to finish too, effortlessly blowing past defenders and using quickness to get nearly-instant separation. It wasn't just his speed though, his athletic scores were off the charts and clearly caught the attention of coaches in attendance. Even though he can be a little rigid in his route running, it doesn't hinder his ability to get open and make plays. Walker averaged 24 yards a game through the air last season and is in a perfect position and has the tools to take a massive jump in 2024 for Perry.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-663db60ad6320"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TrckFtblrecruit/status/1787597294969270451","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/TrckFtblrecruit/status/1787597294969270451 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1258656"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1258656' first='Dayvon' last='Standard'] is a 6'3u0022 receiver who plays as big as he is and has no problem going up and getting the ball. At just 161 lbs, he still plays very physically and had no problem using that length to help get defenders off him and give him the space he needs to make plays. Standard is a sure-handed receiver who moves very smooth out on the field. His cuts may not be the sharpest, but he has the quickness to get separation and really excels on vertical routes. In fact, his vertical routes were so effective last season that he averaged over 19 yards per reception in 2023. Building off of that, I'd look for him to find the endzone a lot more in the 2024 season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-663db60ad639e"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18011712/656b95c4578de109f07ae209' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-663e8f3881e18"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401171"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='401171' first='Michael' last='Cruz'] was one of the hardest working players attending the PRZ Arizona Combine. You could clearly tell how much passion and effort was going into each and every rep. To me, that stood out as much as the exceptional talent he displayed on the field. Speaking of, Cruz is an incredibly quick receiver who often found himself with plenty of separation after every one of his cuts. Not the quickest or fastest reciver in attendance, Cruz found his own way to stand out with his energy and apparent football IQ. Shadow Ridge has themselves a real weapon in Cruz, who's poised to take a big jump in his junior season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-663db60ad641c"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18220942/654cf54590ef3801d47af8b8' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-663e9d919497b"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1258661"],"_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":"With the second-fastest shuttle time (4.31) and the third-fastest L-drill (7.03) of any receiver in attendance while being 6'1u0022 180 lbs, [player_tooltip player_id='1258661' first='Jimmel' last='Champion'] is a rare combination of size and athleticism. He's a serious deep threat with speed, length, and great hands, while also being a very solid short-route runner who has no trouble getting open in tight spaces. He moved around the field very fluidly and has all the physical tools most coaches are looking for in a star wide receiver. Look for Champion's recruitment to start heating up as he gets more meaningful reps for Salpointe Catholic this fall.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-663db60ad6498"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":1272085,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/05/Jimmel-Champion-Clip-1.mp4" alt="" class="wp-image-1272085" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["368940"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='368940' first='Thomas' last='Doxtader'] has some really impressive burst that just couldn't be matched by defenders at the PRZ Arizona Combine. He seems to have another gear he can kick it into coming out of his breaks that leaves the defensive backs in the dust. When someone was close enough to make a play on the ball, Doxtader used his solid frame and strong hands to make quite a few tough catches through tough contact. He also showed an impressive ability to adjust to the ball as it's in the air. Without any chemistry with the quarterbacks, Doxtader did an excellent job of adjusting to the flight of the ball and making the play. He averaged 16.5 yards a reception last season, and that's looking like something he'll be able to match again, but with more production as he heads into his senior season at Lee Williams.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-663db60ad6514"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/C6UvllfvVXv/?img_index=5","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/C6UvllfvVXv/?img_index=5 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->