PRZ Combine Texas MVPs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The state of Texas has a reputation of producing top football talent and for years has been a hub for college programs looking to fill their rosters with talent. Identifying talent early, allows prospects to get a jumpstart their recruiting and it helps them gain exposure. The PRZ Combine Series travels around the country spotlighting athletes who are the verge of making names for themselves on Friday nights. This collection MVPs from the DFW area, had phenomenal days, showing that they have next level talent. We take a look at the MVPs from each position group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["465792"],"_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":"Wood is stout at engagement, he has a powerful punch, he plays with great leverage and he is technically sound. Brayden moves well in space, he ran well in the 40 yard sprint, showing good burst and speed at 6'3 270 pounds. Wood excelled in the 1v1s portion of the camp versus the defensive lineman, winning multiple reps, showing power with the agility to move quickly, set his feet and gain control at the snap to make a clean block. Brayden saw extensive time as a starter for Braswell, being a wall in the passing game and pile driving defenders in the run game, totalling 60 pancakes on the season. Wood had an MVP performance, displaying a well rounded skill set and he is a player in the 2027 class to keep an eye on for the next three years.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["408582"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Rowe showed up and showed out, showing his next level athleticism, leaving no doubt that he is one the top athletes in the 2027 class in the country. At 6'5 and 225 pounds, Rowe is a handful for offenses to deal with in the trenches, he uses his extended reach well at engagement, delivering at stiff stab at the snap to put distance between him and his opponent, he has an elite get off and he runs the arch well with the ability to bend and shed blockers to make plays in the backfield. Zane's toolbox is full, he is technically sound with an array of moves, violent hands and he plays fast. Rowe took reps at tight end, running clean routes, with the ability to get in and out of his breaks quickly and he plays with great leverage, using his body control to wall off defenders in coverage. His signature play of the camp was a one handed grab on a deep post, where he showed burst, speed and he tracked the ball in flight making a highlight reel catch in close quarters. The Oklahoma commit, is one the top two way players in the country and he flashed his entire skill set, taking home MVP honors this weekend.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["409128"],"_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":"Williams has a stout, powerful build, with broad shoulders, he has a large wingspan and he has all the tools that elite defenders at the linebacker position possess. He has great instincts, he plays under control with patience, he plays fast and when he sees it he closes quickly eating up ground to the ball carrier. Williams performed well during the combine testing, showing speed, power and burst in the 40 yard dash, he moved fluidly through the cone drills and his ability to shift his weight and change directions quickly at 6'1 225 pounds showed that he has the athleticism to compete at a high level. Braylon was sticky in pass coverage, he uses his length to get hands on receivers and he won multiple reps that included several pass deflections. Williams has a complete skill set, he is a three down linebacker who has a seek and destroy type of game. Braylon was a defensive starter at Arlington Lamar in 2023 and will be a key returner for the Vikings defense this fall. Williams has offers from, SMU, UNT, Texas Tech, Baylor, Nebraska, UTEP, Arkansas and Utah. He is one the top defenders in the 2027 class and he had an MVP performance at the PRZ Combine.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["946396"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Williams has a complete skill set that enables him to be a shut down defender. He plays with excellent technique, he transitions into his backpedal smoothly and his ability to turn, plant, cut and change directions quickly enables him to mirror receivers, not giving ground in tight coverage. Paxton uses his length to his advantage in coverage combined with his sticky hands, which allows him to get hands on receivers at engagement and this enables him to shut down passing lanes. Williams plays with great leverage, he plays under control and he shows great patience, not biting on one or two moves from receivers, showing the ability to stay locked in on his opponent. Paxton has a well rounded game and he has the skill set that makes him an attractive prospect. Look for Williams to see valuable snaps at Guyer in 2024 and he will be a name to know in Wildcat country over the next three years.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["495269"],"_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":"Gibson has a lean, stout frame, he moves well in space with the ability to make quick, decisive cuts and he has the burst to separate from defenders. He excelled in the combine portion of the camp, showing speed and burst in the 40 yard dash and his ability to shift his weight, drop his hips and explode allowed him to run well in the cone drills. Jayshon won multiple reps in the 1v1s versus the defense, he is elusive in space, runs with excellent forward lean and he was able to win reps showing that he can make defenders miss in space. He is a threat in the passing game, he runs crisp routes and he catches the ball well showing the ability to get open easily. Gibson took home MVP honors at the running back position, showing the he has a well rounded game.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1273906"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"Butler is an explosive athlete, he is phonebooth quick, he moves fluidly in space and he runs sharp routes that enabled him to win multiple reps at the PRZ Combine, taking home the MVP for the wide receivers. Noel is shifty with the ability to stop on a dime, cut quickly, drop his hips and get out of his breaks with an explosive burst. He ran well and moved fluidly through the combine drills, displaying speed and power. Noel has the speed to create separation from defenders and he made several deep ball grabs blowing by the coverage. After watching Butler's fall tape from 2023, he showed all the traits of an elite playmaker, returning kicks for touchdowns, he lined up in the wildcat, taking the snap, weaving his way through traffic showing superb vision and the ability to make a house call for six. Butler has the skill set to be an offensive force the more touches he gets, get him the ball and watch him work.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1274002"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"Keeth has a lean, long, athletic frame with a big arm and he has the arm talent to spray the route tree with pinpoint accuracy. He stands tall in his set up with clean footwork, he uses his hips well to get extra torque on his throws and he has a quick release that enables him to make throws into tight windows to his targets. Keeth ran well and moved fluidly through the combine testing portion of the camp, showing good burst and quickness. Cayden throws well on the run, showing the ability to flip his hips, open up and get his shoulders pointed to his target and push the ball outside the numbers on a rope. Keeth has the skill set that makes him an attractive prospect. The 6'3 185 pound senior to be is poised to continue to light up defenses in 2024 at Piper High School in San Antonio. College programs need to get eyes on him.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":7,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66421c8254658"} /-->