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Prep Redzone Next Murfreesboro: All-Showcase Second Team

Prep Redzone Next Murfreesboro: All-Showcase Second Team
Drew Toennies
Drew Toennies May 22, 2024 @ 04:54 AM
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Xavier Isable
Xavier Isable 6'1" | 180 lbs | QB | 2028
KY
DeSean Burnette
DeSean Burnette 5'9" | 180 lbs | RB/LB | 2028
TN
Marland Mixon
Marland Mixon 6'0" | 245 lbs | OL | 2028
TN
Ja’Vonni Malone
Ja’Vonni Malone 5'8" | 145 lbs | ATH | 2028
TN
Hudsen Close
Hudsen Close 6'4" | 290 lbs | OL | 2028
KY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After the Prep Redzone Next Combine Series at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro this past weekend, it's time to take a closer look at some of the most impactful middle school prospects that made their presence known. Following my breakdown of the top standouts on the All-Showcase First Team, here's my All-Showcase Second Team picks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1190755"],"_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":"In the first place spot on my list is [player_tooltip player_id='1190755' first='Xavier' last='Isable'], a quarterback at Bowling Green Middle School. 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Mixon's ability to use his arms to stun and overpower the opposition made a huge difference at the line of scrimmage.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664bf4370eb8e"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1133753"],"_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":"Coming in at number five on my list is [player_tooltip player_id='1133753' first='DeSean' last='Burnette'], a running back at Lakeland Prep Middle School. 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After the Prep Redzone Next Combine Series at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro this past weekend, it's time to take a closer look at some of the most impactful middle school prospects that made their presence known. Following my breakdown of the top standouts on the All-Showcase First Team, here's my All-Showcase Second Team picks.

Xavier Isable

Xavier Isable

KY
QB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 180
POS QB
CLASS 2028
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Xavier
Isable QB
Class
2028
Height
6'1"
Weight
180
HS
Warren East
|
KY
Prep Redzone Next Murfreesboro: All-Showcase Second Team
In the first place spot on my list is Xavier Isable , a quarterback at Bowling Green Middle...
Written by Drew Toennies
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Xavier Isable

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State: Kentucky
School: Warren East
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Ja’Vonni Malone

Ja’Vonni Malone

TN
ATH
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 145
POS ATH
CLASS 2028
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Ja’Vonni
Malone ATH
Class
2028
Height
5'8"
Weight
145
HS
Blackman
|
TN
Prep Redzone Next Murfreesboro: All-Showcase Second Team
I am additionally impressed with Ja’Vonni Malone , an athlete at Blackman Middle School. Malone caught my eye...
Written by Drew Toennies
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Ja’Vonni Malone

State: Tennessee
School: Blackman
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Hudsen Close

Hudsen Close

KY
OL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 290
POS OL
CLASS 2028
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Hudsen
Close OL
Class
2028
Height
6'4"
Weight
290
HS
Taylor County
|
KY
Prep Redzone Next Murfreesboro: All-Showcase Second Team
Claiming the number three spot on my list is Hudsen Close , a defensive lineman at Taylor County...
Written by Drew Toennies
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Hudsen Close

State: Kentucky
School: Taylor County
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Marland Mixon

Marland Mixon

TN
OL
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 245
POS OL
CLASS 2028
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Marland
Mixon OL
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
245
HS
Oakland
|
TN
Prep Redzone Next Murfreesboro: All-Showcase Second Team
Another skilled prospect to keep an eye on is Marland Mixon , an offensive lineman at Oakland Middle...
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State: Tennessee
School: Oakland
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DeSean Burnette

DeSean Burnette

TN
RB/LB
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 180
POS RB/LB
CLASS 2028
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DeSean
Burnette RB/LB
Class
2028
Height
5'9"
Weight
180
HS
Lakeland Prep
|
TN
Prep Redzone Next Murfreesboro: All-Showcase Second Team
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DeSean Burnette

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State: Tennessee
School: Lakeland Prep
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