PRZ New England Showcase: Top QB Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This article will highlight the top QB performers from the Prep Redzone New England Showcase on December 8, 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["943063"],"_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-67587cd905e29"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Jayden is a Class of 2028 prospect with an impressive skill set. From the start of the showcase, Jayden showed high level athleticism. Jayden shined in the testing, running the fastest 40 yard dash and L-drill amongst QBs.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>During individual drills, Jayden showed off his arm talent. He has a quick release and throws the ball with accuracy down the field. The timing and accuracy of his passes were highlighted during 1 on 1's.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall, Jayden is a high character, division 1 caliber prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1577215,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/12/PRZ-CAMPBELL-crop-3040x1997-1733852035.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-1577215" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1095498"],"_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-67587cd905ebc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Freddy was a prospect who's film I have evaluated before and was someone I really wanted to see in person. From the jump, Freddy showed the tools I want to see in a QB. Standing at 6'2" he has good size for a QB. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Freddy had if not the strongest, a top 3, strongest arm in the showcase. He rips the ball with velocity and can throw it down the field with ease. In addition to his arm strength he has a quick release. His footwork looked sound during the drills I watched him. You can tell Freddy is a hard worker and wants to continue to improve his craft.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Melton certainly has the qualities to be a college QB and I think he will finish as one of the top QB prospects in the Class of 2026. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1577216,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/12/PRZ-MELTON.jpg?w=853" alt="" class="wp-image-1577216" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Bradford Perry","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"164","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2409","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Saint John's Shrewsbury","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67587cd905f7f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Bradford is a Class of 2028 prospect who stood out to me during the New England Showcase.</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Watching Bradford in the positional drills, it was apparent that he approaches playing QB the right way. Bradford was focused, detail-oriented and coachable. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bradford showed good fundamentals throwing the football. Anchors well and is accurate passer of the football. He showed enough athleticism to have the ability to escape the pocket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Perry is a high ceiling QB that is only going to improve this off-season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1577218,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/12/PRZ-Bradford-Perry-crop-2453x1611-1733852139.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-1577218" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1049413"],"_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-67587cd905ffa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Jesse is a prospect that continues to impress me everytime I evaluate him. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jesse is a rock solid QB who performs with consistency in every rep. During the testing segment, he was a top 3 performer in the 40 yard dash, 5-10-5, broad jump and L-drill. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You can tell that Jesse has plenty of game reps under his belt. He is a poised passer of the football. Jesse shows good timing on his throws and can complete passes into tight windows. He has enough arm strength to make all the throws.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I expect Gagliardi to be an one of the more productive QB's in the Class of 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1577221,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/12/PRZ-GAGLIARDI.jpg?w=670" alt="" class="wp-image-1577221" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["944118"],"_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-67587cd90604e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Elai was a new prospect that caught my attention at the New England Showcase. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elai had very impressive measurables. His anthropometrics were verified at 6'3" and 190lbs. He has a strong muscular frame. He clocked 4.73 in the 40 yard dash and 9 feet in the broad jump which caught the attention of many.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Throughout the QB drills and 1 on 1 segments, Machado showed good arm strength. He ripped a few throws down the field with ease. He looks confident and comfortable throwing the football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall, Elai is a great athlete. His combination of size, speed and strength is high level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1577225,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/12/PRZ-Machado.jpg?w=839" alt="" class="wp-image-1577225" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->