Prep Redzone IL Combine 2027 Top Performers: Part II

Jake Lemming

May 14, 2024 @ 10:31 AM

We're back! Today, we're looking at more 2027 standouts from the Prep Redzone Illinois Combine in Barrington. These young men were among the top performers during testing, individual drills, and 1-on-1s. None of these prospects have seen major varsity action just yet, but when they do look for them to be serious contributors. I will most certainly be keeping an eye out for these rising sophomores as they continue to develop over the next three seasons.   As always, If you have someone you think I need to see, please DM them to me on Twitter at @hsfbscout!   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   LB: [player_tooltip player_id='1172240' first='Mason' last='Stewart'] 5'11" 203, Plainfield North   Stewart tested well running a 4.96 laser 40-yard dash and a 4.21 short shuttle time. He showed the ability to come to balance and make plays during the competition period, he's sticky and has the speed to run with backs in man coverage and plays with controlled aggression. If this young man continues to grow watch out because the athleticism and natural football instincts are clearly there.   DB: [player_tooltip player_id='1274788' first='Tavares' last='Harrington'] 6'2" 165, Mount Carmel   A lengthy safety prospect with the footwork, patience, and an off-hand jam to roll up and play man out of the slot. Tavares used his length to swipe away passes in 1 on 1s and his size often engulfed much smaller wideouts. He's a natural working a pedal, he can weave when wideouts try to stem him inside and knows when to transition out of his pedal to run with targets downfield.   QB: AJ Rayford, 6" 150, Providence   An athletic quarterback prospect with calm & controlled footwork and steady touch on his deep ball. The ball comes out of Rayford's hand as a compact spiral with quality velocity, he's accurate throwing on the move and has easy mechanics as a thrower. He can place the football just over defenders and has a quiet confidence about him. He needs to add a little bulk to his frame, but the talent is there.   RB: [player_tooltip player_id='1335440' first='Nathan' last='Samuels'], 5'10" 170, Mount Carmel   Samuels was another kid who played on the lower levels for the caravan and played well. He's a north and south back that runs with good forward body lean and has the burst & acceleration to hit a seam and be off to the races. He's got the wiggle to make defenders miss and the balance to keep his composure through contact. He clocked a 4.44 short shuttle on Saturday as well.

We're back! Today, we're looking at more 2027 standouts from the Prep Redzone Illinois Combine in Barrington. These young men were among the top performers during testing, individual drills, and 1-on-1s. None of these prospects have seen major varsity action just yet, but when they do look for them to be serious contributors. I will most certainly be keeping an eye out for these rising sophomores as they continue to develop over the next three seasons.