PRZ New England Showcase: Top DL/OL Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This article will highlight the top DL/OL Performers from the PRZ New England Showcase on 12/8/24.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Defensive Lineman</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1568037"],"_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-675c82e4ba561"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nathan stood out to me as one of the top DL. His measurables are verified at 6'3", 297 lbs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nathan is a big framed, interior DL. He showed his explosiveness by jumping 8' in the broad jump. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Throughout the showcase Nathan appeared as a hard working prospect who is coachable. He was put to the test during positional drills and prevailed. Nathan showed good fundamentals and techniques.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With another offseason under his belt, Whitted is going to get stronger which is only going to help him improve defeating blocks at the line of scrimmage. I expect Nathan to take a big jump and solidify himself as a college prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1158550"],"_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-675c82e4ba5c9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Daniel was the top overall tester out of the DL group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Daniel showed great effort and energy from the start of the showcase to the end. Daniel attacked the position drills with great intensity. He plays with good leverage and did a nice job of implementing the coaching techniques being asked of him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The biggest limitation for Daniel is currently his size. He is a class of 2028 so he certainly has time to develop more but he likely projects as more of a linebacker type build due to his athleticism and size.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1575650"],"_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-675c82e4ba616"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aiden was another class of 2028 DL who caught my attention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aiden earned playing time as a freshman at DL/DE for Saint John's High School. His measurables were very solid for a class of 2028, standing at 6'1.5" and weighing 260 lbs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dagnello was not afraid to jump into position drills and into 1 on 1 matchups. He showed sound footwork and hand placement while working on his technique. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I believe that Aiden has a high ceiling and will really benefit from hitting the weight room hard and improving his total body strength in the off-season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Offensive Lineman</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1324927"],"_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-675c82e4ba65f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Edward set the tone his showcase performance with his testing numbers. He performed very well in all of the testing drills, including running 5.03 in the 40 yard dash.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Edward is has a complete skill set for an OL. The combination of his athleticism, mobility and strength are high level for a Class of 2028. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Skeffington was sound in his technique and then dominated during 1 on 1's. Already a starter at Milton Academy, Edward is a division 1 football talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1579536,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/12/PRZ-Skeffington-crop-1376x903-1734115572.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-1579536" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1050151"],"_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-675c82e4ba6aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jacob is a Class of 2028 OL from Lawrence Academy. Has verified measurables at 6'2" and 268 lbs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jacob was a standout OL throughout the showcase. I was impressed by his movement ability and athleticism for his size. It is not surprising that Jacob played a ton of varsity snaps as a freshman. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reed showed clean footwork and routinely got his hands into the right position. He can play both ways on the OL and DL which makes him a very valuable prospect. I expect Jacob to be a well known prospect as he continues his high school career. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1317843"],"_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-675c82e4ba6fe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jake stood out to me immediately because of his size. He has verified measurables at 6'2" and 305 lbs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jake moved well for size and age. He is a young prospect that is going to improve quickly with the more reps he plays. You could see during drills that he was working through and trying to apply new techniques he was being taught. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I am going to keep my eye on Loynd. He will really benefit with an off-season spent in the weight room.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1579542,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/12/PRZ-LLOYND-1.jpg?w=461" alt="" class="wp-image-1579542" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->