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PRZPA Stock up Showcase Position Review: Linebackers Part 1

PRZPA Stock up Showcase Position Review: Linebackers Part 1
Pat Weider
Pat Weider February 2, 2025 @ 02:59 PM
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Christian Johns-Wallace
Christian Johns-Wallace 6'1" | 195 lbs | LB | 2025
PA
Rick Brown
Rick Brown 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB | 2027
PA
Ryan Rowe
Ryan Rowe 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB/RB | 2026
PA
Graham Picard
Graham Picard 6'0" | 197 lbs | LB | 2027
PA
Osman Daffay
Osman Daffay 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB/ATH | 2026
PA
<!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you to all who participated. <br><br>We'll be back in May 👀<a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzone?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzone</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ShookFilms?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShookFilms</a> <a href="https://t.co/PC90L3z1af">pic.twitter.com/PC90L3z1af</a></p>&mdash; VicCastilloPRZ (@PRZPAvic) <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic/status/1884039253484789829?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1007790"],"_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-679fd925b19bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1007790' first='Ryan' last='Rowe'] was the MVP for the linebackers at the Prep Redzone Showcase. He was the most consistent linebacker the entire day. His quickness and burst during individual drills were impressive. He did a great job of showcasing linebacker instincts as well during the day. Then, when we got into the competition part of the showcase, he did very well. He showed good coverage skills all day in the one-on-one drills. Rowe was the most consistent and best-performing linebacker in the entire showcase.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Pennridge HS&#039;s (Perkasie, PA) [player_tooltip player_id='1007790' first='Ryan' last='Rowe'] (<a href="https://twitter.com/RyanRowe31?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RyanRowe31</a>) took home LB MVP honors post camp. <br><br>6&#039;1.5, 220 pounds, 4.14 GPA. He was recently selected on our 1st-Team All-Camp list. I&#039;m well aware of the player Rowe is, was nice to see coaches present learn as well. <a href="https://twitter.com/footballcoach79?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@footballcoach79</a>… <a href="https://t.co/4g3MfTJG5f">https://t.co/4g3MfTJG5f</a> <a href="https://t.co/idd6q2fUsM">pic.twitter.com/idd6q2fUsM</a></p>&mdash; VicCastilloPRZ (@PRZPAvic) <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic/status/1884710589684982260?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2025</a></blockquote> &lt;/script <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["953100"],"_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-679fd925b1a49"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='953100' first='Graham' last='Picard'] was also close to winning the MVP, and he was one of the best-performing linebackers at the showcase. He made the 1st team defense and did a great job all day. He was awesome at the individual drills as he showed good skills. His ability to read and react is impressive. Then, at the one-on-one competition, he was outstanding. Picard is a great player, and with him being a 2027 prospect, he has a ton of potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Had a great camp today at <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzonePA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzonePA</a>. Thank you to <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachCiesielski?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachCiesielski</a> for the top five honor. <a href="https://twitter.com/avon_groveFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@avon_groveFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/brian_kirbstop?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@brian_kirbstop</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/footballcoach79?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@footballcoach79</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://t.co/8DsL4uFvAd">pic.twitter.com/8DsL4uFvAd</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='953100' first='Graham' last='Picard'] (@GrahamPicard6) <a href="https://twitter.com/GrahamPicard6/status/1883008402479292426?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1278695"],"_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-679fd925b1ab7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wow, [player_tooltip player_id='1278695' first='Christian' last='Johns-Wallace'] was outstanding at the showcase. I was blown away by his athleticism and his ability to play as a linebacker. He is a good athlete who moves extremely well. He also showed good instincts and skills as a linebacker. His ability to move laterally is impressive. He shows a naturalness with his ability to play linebacker. He is a fluid athlete who has good skills. Johns-Wallace was outstanding, and going into his Senior year, he should have a good chance at playing College Football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1091309"],"_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-679fd925b1b1b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1091309' first='Rick' last='Brown'] was outstanding at the Prep Redzone Showcase. He is a raw athlete but has so much potential. He was solid too good during the individual portion of the camp, but once he got to the one-on-one competition phase he got even better at the Showcase. He did a nice job of guarding running backs one-on-one. His skills as a competitor and athlete popped up during this phase of the showcase. Brown has a ton of potential and I cannot wait to see him next year as a sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Below are three Top Performing LBs who also made 1st-Team All-Camp Selections<a href="https://twitter.com/Christian_jw1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Christian_jw1</a> - North Penn - 6&#039;2, 215 - 2025<a href="https://twitter.com/DerrickBrownIII?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DerrickBrownIII</a> - Harrisburg - 6&#039;2, 220 - 2027<a href="https://twitter.com/GrahamPicard6?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GrahamPicard6</a> - Avon Grove - 6&#039;0, 195 - 2027 <a href="https://t.co/4g3MfTJG5f">https://t.co/4g3MfTJG5f</a> <a href="https://t.co/K2khTbCYFa">pic.twitter.com/K2khTbCYFa</a></p>&mdash; VicCastilloPRZ (@PRZPAvic) <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic/status/1884730897955463650?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["284131"],"_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-679fd925b1b84"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='284131' first='Osman' last='Daffay']'s performance screams elite linebacker. His athleticism and his ability to play as a linebacker are impressive. He was outstanding the entire showcase and earned 1st team all Prep Redzone for linebackers. Looking at his film and then watching him play at the showcase, I see a talented player who can only get better. He has the potential to be a rankings climber after his next season of football is a real possibility.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I'm telling yall coaches this guy <a href="https://twitter.com/OsmanDaffay10?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OsmanDaffay10</a> the best LB in the co 26 just turn the tape on <a href="https://t.co/kRJ5pcPeQ2">https://t.co/kRJ5pcPeQ2</a></p>&mdash; Renaissance Trizz (@Coach_Trizz) <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Trizz/status/1884758788516823511?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->
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Ryan Rowe

Ryan Rowe

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LB/RB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 220
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CLASS 2026
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PRZPA Stock up Showcase Position Review: Linebackers Part 1
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Graham Picard

Graham Picard

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LB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 197
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CLASS 2027
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Weight
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Avon Grove
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Christian Johns-Wallace

Christian Johns-Wallace

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HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 195
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2025
Height
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North Penn
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Rick Brown

Rick Brown

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HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 220
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Brown LB
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2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
220
HS
Harrisburg Highschool
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Osman Daffay

Osman Daffay

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WEIGHT 215
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2026
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Weight
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HS
Upper Darby
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