Pallone's Class of 2026/2027 Camp Winners

Once the fall season begins, me and the vast majority of colleges shift focus to the class of 2026 and 2027. In fact, I've made a point to scout more incoming Juniors/Sophomores than any other year. I watched a ton of great "white shirts" at several camps, and I'm happy to share six of the highest risers of the summer.    Jamison may have been the most impressive receiver I've watched all offseason. Just about every rep was a highlight reel. Granted, the talent at the Gateway to North showcase was very hit or miss, but even against the best DBs, Jamison was incredible. Although he's under 6'0", Jamison does his best work as a physical X/Z receiver. Jamison had several plays where he climbed the ladder to snag overthrown balls, or changed direction and boxed out his DB to secure a underthrown ball. On top of that, Jamison ran solid routes and was good in the middle of the field. I will say that Jamison sometimes struggles earning separation. That might be something he needs to prove before he earns the GLIAC offers I think he's capable of receiving. Regardless, Jamison stole the show at The Gateway to North showcase and he's someone I'll have a close eye on moving forward.     The talent at the Midweek MACtion camp at Eastern Michigan was immense. It was an overwhelming camp, with well over 500 prospects in attendance. I decided to stick with the 2026/2027 skill players and I'm very glad I did. Bryant was my #1 in-state defensive back. Early on, I was immediately impressed by Bryant's athleticism. He looked smooth in drills and had good testing numbers. Once the 1on1 period began, Bryant showed much of what I'm used to from his brother. Bryant was consistently patient. I watch a lot of DBs struggle with double moves, get sloppy feet, and generally try to do too much. Instead, Bryant was calm, confident, and had the change of direction to explode in any direction. That said, Bryant has flexible, fluid hips and a great center of gravity; he is never off-balance. On top of that, Bryant came up with a few great PBUs/INTs, <a href="https://x.com/alex_pallone/status/1798433377277956277?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1798433377277956277%7Ctwgr%5Ec26c873204da9fbb0ff8744c0a92d6fc1390afda%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fprepredzone.com%2F2024%2F06%2Fup-and-coming-stars-impress-at-midweek-maction%2F">including this one</a>.     I had the opportunity to watch Brady at the beginning of this month at a Westside QBs training session. It didn't take long for me to know that he was the most talented QB in attendance. With a quick release, Brady consistently showcased some of the best fundamentals and throw power at camp. His accuracy was a tad inconsistent, but he was honestly the best in that category, too. It's too early for me to say what kind of prospect he'll be this time next year- this coming season will tell the full story. Regardless of next season, Brady is obviously a great Quarterback talent who has all the tools to succeed this fall.     I've been cautiously optimistic about Tyden for a long time, but I've never been more confident after the Westside QBs training and Western MI Camp. As of today, I'd call Tyden an elite route-runner with extremely sticky hands. Of course, you can't have elite route running without swift feet and great change of direction. On top of that, even though Tyden is quite small, his catch radius is impressive. Tyden is extremely ahead of the curve in just about every category. The next big step for Tyden will be succeeding as an undersized WR in the OK Red.     Kheli was another standout from the Midweek MACtion camp. It takes a lot to stand out as a smaller slot-type receiver. It's so much easier to stand out when you're 6'2"+ with long limbs, but it seems like there are a million "slot" receivers in Michigan. Once the 1on1 period began, Kheli started making plays. Kheli sports great feet, route-running, and a phenomenal vertical and catch radius for his size and age. The Quarterback play at this camp was hit or miss, and I watched Kheli catch several poorly thrown balls. If a ball was high, Kheli was able to leap in the air and snag a tough catch. If a DB was right on him, Kheli demonstrated great concentration and body control. Look- I know that it's extremely difficult to get on the field at Belleville, but if Kheli can crack the starting lineup, he has a phenomenal chance to be a Division 1 prospect.     As I said earlier, the talent at the Gateway to North showcase was pretty hit or miss. The Quarterback group was especially sloppy, except for Madix. Just watching QB drills for a couple of minutes, it was obvious who was the most talented QB. For one, Madix was by far the most consistently accurate QB. A lot of that is thanks to his consistent throwing motion and fundamentals. In all fairness, Madix still needs to work on his footwork and throwing motion, but at least it was consistent. During 1on1 drills, Madix had a few highlight plays. On deep posts/streaks, Madix had a few perfectly-thrown balls. On quicker slants/outs, Madix hit more than he missed. Like a lot of small-town QBs, he struggled with timing and sometimes held onto the ball for far too long. Madix is only a 2027 prospect, and he has a ton of time to continually improve. I can't wait to see how Madix develops over the next few years.

Once the fall season begins, me and the vast majority of colleges shift focus to the class of 2026 and 2027. In fact, I've made a point to scout more incoming Juniors/Sophomores than any other year. I watched a ton of great "white shirts" at several camps, and I'm happy to share six of the highest risers of the summer.