#PRZTN Spring Showcase: Intriguing 2025 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After the Prep Redzone Tennessee Combine at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro, it's time to take a closer look at some of the most impactful high school prospects that made their presence known in the annual spring showcase. Without any further ado, here's my list of some intriguing 2025 standouts to know about ahead of next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["390722"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6652302adcc36"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In the first place spot on my list is [player_tooltip player_id='390722' first='Sam' last='Pickett III'], an athlete at Marion County High School. In addition to outstanding size and wingspan, Pickett caught my attention with his breakaway speed and ability to get in prime position for the deep pass. Pickett also stands out with his ability to read the offense and elevate off the ground to haul in challenging passes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["848834"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6652302adcd00"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I am additionally impressed with [player_tooltip player_id='848834' first='Skylar' last='Thomas'], a running back at Jefferson County High School. What stood out the most about Thomas was his ability to lock in during one-on-ones, utilizing his size, speed and physical playstyle to consistently prove his skillset. I also liked how Thomas could utilize his arms to shut down the opposition and be disruptive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1189145"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6652302adcd9b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Claiming the number three spot on my list is [player_tooltip player_id='1189145' first='Jamir' last='Turner'], a defensive lineman at Alcoa High School. What impressed me about Turner was his excellent size and strength at the line of scrimmage. Turner showcased great aggression and used his size to his advantage during one-on-ones to consistently overpower his opponent. I also liked Turner's footwork and quick execution off the snap.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1071176"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6652302adce35"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another skilled prospect to watch for is [player_tooltip player_id='1071176' first='Isaiah' last='Williams'], a defensive back at Brentwood Academy. On top of great size and speed, Williams caught my attention with his defensive explosiveness and ability to lock in during positional drills. I also liked how Williams could shut down his opponent down the stretch, using his wingspan to contest the long pass and wrap up receivers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["815325"],"_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='815325' first='Gage' last='Lee'], a running back at Camden Central High School. Lee was one of the more explosive offensive weapons to showcase talent, proving his skillset during both warm-ups and positional drills. I liked Lee's footwork and electric speed off the snap, proving his ability to juke out the opposition and overwhelm with his excellent strength and durable edge.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66513a280bb21"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1282479"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6652302adcf8f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Also making his presence known was [player_tooltip player_id='1282479' first='Claudio-Adam' last='Vik'], a defensive lineman at Coffee County High School. Vik stood out due to his ability to utilize his arms to stun and wrap up the opposition at the line of scrimmage. I was impressed with Vik's ability to be efficient during warm-ups as well as his ability to quickly adapt and overpower the offensive line with his size and strength during positional drills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->