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PRZPA Stock Up Showcase Linebackers Part 2

PRZPA Stock Up Showcase Linebackers Part 2
Pat Weider
Pat Weider January 23, 2025 @ 06:47 PM
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Jeffrey Cropper
Jeffrey Cropper 5'11" | 185 lbs | LB/RB | 2026
PA
Justin Valentin
Justin Valentin 5'6" | 195 lbs | RB/LB | 2026
PA
Noah Porter
Noah Porter 5'10" | 165 lbs | LB/DB | 2026
PA
Brock McMullen
Brock McMullen 6'1" | 180 lbs | LB/TE | 2027
PA
Chase Winterborne
Chase Winterborne 6'0" | 180 lbs | LB/ATH | 2028
PA
Xavier Smith
Xavier Smith 6'1" | 205 lbs | LB/ATH | 2027
PA
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I am excited to see him work the position drills at the showcase, as I can see him doing well in those areas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/aaec142EoF">https://t.co/aaec142EoF</a><br>had a great time playing Linebacker for the first time ever this season. <a href="https://twitter.com/OCP22?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OCP22</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/egallagher2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@egallagher2</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WingTPasser?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WingTPasser</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeHea15973887?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MikeHea15973887</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SoudyFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SoudyFB</a> <br>- 6 TFL<br>- 3 caused fumbles <br>- 2 fumble recoveries<br>- 1 interception<br>- 5 hurs<br>- 40 tackles<br>- 1.5 sacks</p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1281521' first='Noah' last='Porter'] (@noahporter22_) <a href="https://twitter.com/noahporter22_/status/1855295524712399187?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["916222"],"_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-6790f04750362"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='916222' first='Xavier' last='Smith'] is one of the better linebacker prospects in the 2027 class. He is a good athlete that moves extremely well. His ability to attack ball carriers in or near the line of scrimmage is excellent. He is also good as an edge defender by keeping the edge and making plays in the backfield. At the showcase, he has a chance to be one of the top linebackers and prospects at the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">[player_tooltip player_id='916222' first='Xavier' last='Smith'] - C/O 2027 - 6'1 215 lbs - LB - Sophomore Full Season Highlights <br><br>47 total tackles<br>29 solo<br>18 assist <br>3 sacks<br>21 TFL (4th Mid Penn)<br>3 FF<br>3 FR<br>28 QBH <br><br>Full Highlight Film Link:<a href="https://t.co/53q79DygSG">https://t.co/53q79DygSG</a><a href="https://twitter.com/PalmyraFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PalmyraFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachPavone?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachPavone</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/natemonroe45?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@natemonroe45</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KoreanBreeze_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KoreanBreeze_</a>… <a href="https://t.co/nQZDBUbz7N">pic.twitter.com/nQZDBUbz7N</a></p>&mdash; Xavier “X” Smith (@xavierJsmith_) <a href="https://twitter.com/xavierJsmith_/status/1855095339381846275?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1352829"],"_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-6790f047503a0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1352829' first='Jeffrey' last='Cropper'] is an excellent linebacker who does a good job of reading his keys and attacking the offense. He is a good tackler who tackles well in the open field. He also shows good speed by running sideline-to-sideline making plays. At the showcase, Cropper should do well in the position drills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Season Stats TOT: 83 Solo: 31 TFL: 8 Sacks: 3.5 FF: 2 PD: 1 <a href="https://t.co/zYFbEXScj0">https://t.co/zYFbEXScj0</a> ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZPAvic</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzonePA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzonePA</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/EPAFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EPAFootball</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/PAPrepsRivals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PAPrepsRivals</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/DELCOFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DELCOFootball</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/PenncrestFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PenncrestFB</a>⁩</p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1352829' first='Jeffrey' last='Cropper'] (@Jeffrey_Crop22) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jeffrey_Crop22/status/1853868544624074967?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1095979"],"_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-6790f04750417"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1095979' first='Chase' last='Winterborne'] is a 2028 prospect who played on Junior Varsity last year for St. Joe's Prep. He shows some good skills as a linebacker. He has good speed and athleticism. At this showcase, this is a great opportunity for a 2028 prospect to come and show his skills and grow as a player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Great first season! <br>16 Sacks 30+TFL<br>Year 2 starts now<a href="https://twitter.com/SJPrep_Football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SJPrep_Football</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Sug?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Sug</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/T_Roken?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@T_Roken</a> <a href="https://t.co/rJThtGEEa7">pic.twitter.com/rJThtGEEa7</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1095979' first='Chase' last='Winterborne'] C/0 2028 (@CWinterborne3) <a href="https://twitter.com/CWinterborne3/status/1849839083624776080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1165816"],"_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-6790f04750451"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1165816' first='Brock' last='McMullen'] is a technical sound linebacker for Greensburg Central Catholic. He has good instincts on how to play as an inside linebacker. He reads and deciphers, plays well, and then attacks against the offense. McMullen will have a chance to learn and grow at this showcase, but I can see him doing well at the position drill portion of the showcase.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out my highlight - <a href="https://t.co/AyHimLTsXA">https://t.co/AyHimLTsXA</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1165816' first='Brock' last='McMullen'] (@BrockMcmull45) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrockMcmull45/status/1859785462807773221?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 22, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1352741"],"_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-6790f0475048b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1352741' first='Justin' last='Valentin'] is a tough linebacker. He does a great job of attacking downhill and making plenty of tackles in or near the line of scrimmage. He shows excellent instincts and abilities as a linebacker. I am excited to see how he does in the position portion of the showcase because I can see him excelling in that area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out this highlight! <a href="https://t.co/V5W4S7rzAX">https://t.co/V5W4S7rzAX</a> ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/UMBEARSFOOTBALL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UMBEARSFOOTBALL</a>⁩</p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1352741' first='Justin' last='Valentin'] (@Liljus16) <a href="https://twitter.com/Liljus16/status/1853457098010394766?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
Noah Porter

Noah Porter

PA
LB/DB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 165
POS LB/DB
CLASS 2026
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Porter LB/DB
Class
2026
Height
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Weight
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HS
Souderton
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PRZPA Stock Up Showcase Linebackers Part 2
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Xavier Smith

Xavier Smith

PA
LB/ATH
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 205
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CLASS 2027
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Xavier
Smith LB/ATH
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2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
205
HS
Hempfield Area
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Jeffrey Cropper

Jeffrey Cropper

PA
LB/RB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 185
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CLASS 2026
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Cropper LB/RB
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
Weight
185
HS
Penncrest
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Chase Winterborne

Chase Winterborne

PA
LB/ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 180
POS LB/ATH
CLASS 2028
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Winterborne LB/ATH
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
180
HS
St. Joe's Prep
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Brock McMullen

Brock McMullen

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LB/TE
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 180
POS LB/TE
CLASS 2027
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McMullen LB/TE
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
180
HS
Greensburg Central Catholic
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Justin Valentin

Justin Valentin

PA
RB/LB
HEIGHT 5'6"
WEIGHT 195
POS RB/LB
CLASS 2026
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Valentin RB/LB
Class
2026
Height
5'6"
Weight
195
HS
Upper Moreland
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