PRZVA Team Preview: Unity Reed Lions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Last Years Result: 2-8</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Unity Reed Lions play in brutal Cedar Run District that may have 3 state title contenders this fall. Head Coach Carroll Walker and his crew lead the Lions to a spirited finish winning two out of their last three contests. While the Lions were hurt by the transfer bug, they still return a number of key starters that could lead them back to the postseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key-Returnees:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1402756' first='Naamon' last='Eller'], [player_tooltip player_id='1290655' first='Adam' last='Ben Said'],[player_tooltip player_id='1206167' first='IIan' last='Ervin'], [player_tooltip player_id='1404795' first='Moises' last='Perez'], [player_tooltip player_id='1404806' first='Preston' last='Maynor'], [player_tooltip player_id='1405199' first='Jayvion' last='Maldon'], [player_tooltip player_id='853809' first='Treyvon' last='Grayson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1298459' first='Nazir' last='Moore']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1404795"],"_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-66ccc18bd34ec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Returning starting quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='1404795' first='Moises' last='Perez'] is an underrated dual threat star. Despite being on the run for a good portion of the season Perez made some tough accurate throws, he really can spin it. A two year starter he has a good opportunity to go out a winner his senior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="[player_tooltip player_id='1404795' first='Moises' last='Perez'] HUDL">[player_tooltip player_id='1404795' first='Moises' last='Perez'] HUDL</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1206167"],"_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-66ccc18bd355f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">While many highly ranked prospects transferred out of Unity Reed, top 2027 lineman [player_tooltip player_id='1206167' first='IIan' last='Ervin'] is back. Looking to capitilize on his outstanding freshmen season Ervin is our 41st ranked prospect in the Virginia class of 2027.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ervin is still growing at 6'1 and 270 lbs., he is one of top offensive linemen in Prince William County.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="[player_tooltip player_id='1206167' first='IIan' last='Ervin'] HUDL">[player_tooltip player_id='1206167' first='IIan' last='Ervin'] HUDL</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1402756"],"_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-66ccc18bd35b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Just talked about Eller yesterday believe me, him and the Lions defense are ready for a bounce back. Here is what I wrote about his junior season:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Tell you what do not let <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1402756' first='Naamon' last='Eller']</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/naamon-eller/"></a> know about Unity Reed's rebuild he looks ready to win now. Eller made some big time hits at linebacker for the Lions and offensively he pulled away from defenders for a long touchdown run.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Eller racked up 87 tackles as a junior and with a number of departures due to transfer he is poised for an All region selection in 2024.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1290655"],"_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-66ccc18bd3600"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1290655' first='Adam' last='Ben Said'] is back healthy and eager for a big impact for the Lions defense this fall. A good stout outside linebacker, Said is 5'11 and 180 lbs.. With the transfer of impact starters [player_tooltip player_id='853897' first='Jamir' last='Brown'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1297598' first='Mathieu' last='Kanu'] a player like Said could benefit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Based on his performance in Unity Reed's scrimmage, he looks poised for all-district junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="[player_tooltip player_id='1290655' first='Adam' last='Ben Said'] HUDL">[player_tooltip player_id='1290655' first='Adam' last='Ben Said'] HUDL</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1404806"],"_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-66ccc18bd3644"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1404806' first='Preston' last='Maynor'] really improved towards the end of his junior season and looks poised to finish on a high note. A 6'5 receiver, Maynor is a big target and can move with the ball in his hands. The chemistry him and Perez seem to gain the last few games, he could have 40 plus receptions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="[player_tooltip player_id='1404806' first='Preston' last='Maynor'] HUDL">[player_tooltip player_id='1404806' first='Preston' last='Maynor'] HUDL</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1405199"],"_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-66ccc18bd3694"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Key departures lead to opportunities for youngsters like freshman [player_tooltip player_id='1405199' first='Jayvion' last='Maldon'] to step up. You will see Maldon line up at defensive end, linebacker, running back and tight end for the Lions in 2024. He looks varsity ready and made some plays in their scrimmage against Fauquier County. My guess is when we debut our 2028 rankings Maldon's name will be up on our list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="[player_tooltip player_id='1405199' first='Jayvion' last='Maldon'] HUDL">[player_tooltip player_id='1405199' first='Jayvion' last='Maldon'] HUDL</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["853809"],"_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-66ccc18bd36e8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Defensive tackle [player_tooltip player_id='853809' first='Treyvon' last='Grayson'] is going to be an issue for any to block. He will command double teams off the edge for the Lions defense, really good chance to have 10 sacks this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The talent and potential is there for Grayson, he is 6'3 and 250 lbs.. Look out for our 21st ranked defensive lineman, who also succeeds at offensive tackle. Grayson is going to have an all district type of season for Unity Reed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="[player_tooltip player_id='853809' first='Treyvon' last='Grayson'] HUDL">[player_tooltip player_id='853809' first='Treyvon' last='Grayson'] HUDL</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1298459"],"_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-66ccc18bd3751"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1298459' first='Nazir' last='Moore'] enters his junior campaign as a top ranked linebacker, he too should have more opportunities with leading tacklers Brown and Kanu gone. Playing a ton as a sophomore Moore is good in the run and passing game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="[player_tooltip player_id='1298459' first='Nazir' last='Moore'] HUDl">[player_tooltip player_id='1298459' first='Nazir' last='Moore'] HUDl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->