PRZ Pitt 7v7, Top 35 18U Non-QB Performers, 15-11

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>***Disclaimer: The list below is based solely on what I was able to observe firsthand with my own eyes and camera during the event, as well as in conjunction with my colleague Caleb Holfoth. While every effort has been made to represent all athletes present as accurately as possible, it was impossible for me to watch every single kid in detail due to the scope of the event. This list reflects my personal observations and does not take into account current Prep Redzone rankings or any other external evaluations. Thank you for understanding the limitations of this coverage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["646690"],"_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-67ca772cc9725"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-medium-font-size"><strong>13. [player_tooltip player_id='646690' first='Kyshawn' last='Robinson']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the best pure defensive backs Pennsylvania has to offer, an uncommitted top 20 prospect put on a benchmark performance for Garfield Gators. An interchangeable safety who could easy play corner had he wanted to do so. A fantastic vocal leader who works well with anyone aligned to his side of the field in two-high sets. A cerebral threat who can fish out what an offense has planned, fast enough to vocalize this to his defense and act accordingly. Robinson was the sole reason for several sacks registered, as his quick deciphering of concepts forced QBs to second-guess throwing into windows on his side of the field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The event didn't go the way Garfield wanted, yet they still provided plenty of bright spots, [player_tooltip player_id='646690' first='Kyshawn' last='Robinson'] being one of those. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["452655"],"_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-67ca772cc96dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-medium-font-size"><strong>15. [player_tooltip player_id='452655' first='Chrys' last='Black Jr.'] </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The second-ranked freshman in all of Pennsylvania was working beside a loaded pass-catching group featuring [player_tooltip player_id='489202' first='Khalil' last='Taylor'], Maceo Watkins, and [player_tooltip player_id='388165' first='Scoop' last='Smith']. The star 2028 back out of PCC was still able to show off open-field agility and production in this one despite all the mouths Strader had to feed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'm fully aware of the complete athlete Black is, this known after watching him live as well as one tape on several occasions. It's nice to see him work beside equally gifted pass-catchers while still looking the part. I like the day Black had on Day Two, coming up big underneath for Strader when needed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1131237"],"_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-67ca772cc9673"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-medium-font-size"><strong>15. [player_tooltip player_id='1131237' first='Sylis' last='Styles']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You could spot Styles on the field with ease, find the Santa hat and you've got your guy. A senior out of Executive EdAC., one I was fond of for some time yet is on our WL due to the lack of tape at the time of ranking. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Styles was practically unguardable at this event. A three-level winner, one who could eat underneath and make kids look silly in the open-field, or take you deep for scores downfield. Quite the weapon at UnBRAKEable's disposal. What I think is best, you can make the case that Styles was the obvious weapon of Sams's choice. Opposing team's knew this and still, all the way through Day Two, not many present could bottle him up. That says a lot. Ranked as an RB, Styles proved he can be a more than servicable pass-catcher, I'll be sure to mention that if any coaches are interested. He's currently uncommitted. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">[player_tooltip player_id='1131237' first='Sylis' last='Styles'] pictured below (<a href="https://twitter.com/SylisStyles?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SylisStyles</a>)<br><br>Repping UnBRAKEable and Executive Ed., I&#039;d have no problem saying Styles put forth a Top 20 overall performance against elite competition. Repped EPA well. <br><br>He and [player_tooltip player_id='1180732' first='Colton' last='Sams'] clicked. <a href="https://t.co/JdZwGm6bAW">pic.twitter.com/JdZwGm6bAW</a></p>&mdash; VicCastilloPRZ (@PRZPAvic) <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic/status/1897409176512737371?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1623754"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-67ca772cc9785"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-medium-font-size"><strong>12. [player_tooltip player_id='1623754' first='Jaece' last='Booker']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enamored with this young man's tape, enamored with his boundary corner performance at this past weekend's event. Several interceptions registered, several PBUs, several incompletions forced. Looking back, I should have Booker's performance ranked much higher as it was seemingly every ball thrown his way was contested in some form or fashion. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Every single rep with Booker in phase forced the intended wide receiver to fully concentrate and give maximum effort into catching the football. Most kids in the cold couldn't keep up with Booker's physical hands and constant effort to make things difficult. Booker recently elevated his ranking on our site, happy to see him prove me right. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["489202"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1635907,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-67ca772cc97da"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-medium-font-size"><strong>11. [player_tooltip player_id='489202' first='Khalil' last='Taylor']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A smooth and easy event for the Top Five PA sophomore prospect. Felt like Seton LaSalle's [player_tooltip player_id='489202' first='Khalil' last='Taylor'] hardly broke a sweat in this one. Played wideout for 412Elite, he could have aligned at damn near any position in this one and still dominate competition. Was a safe option for Aaron Strader on offense, you can find Taylor gliding away from DBs with minimal effort, Taylor scored on 3/4 occasions without opening his stride entirely. Taylor has the talent to complete takeover an event like this one, yet he was cool and calm, ran his routes to perfection and provided Strader with yet another easy window to throw to. Taylor looked a lot bigger in person, was really impressed with how smooth he was in-and-out of his breaks, especially for a player who isn't locked down to any one position. Taylor ranks one spot outside the Top Ten on this arbitrary list, yet he was easily the best football player present in this one. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Below is a 20-play, two minute montage of <a href="https://twitter.com/412Elite_7v7FB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@412Elite_7v7FB</a>'s dominant defense. <br><br>Players featured inside….<a href="https://twitter.com/jay__timmons?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jay__timmons</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MooreZykir?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MooreZykir</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Dajaunwebb08?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Dajaunwebb08</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/tybaleno?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tybaleno</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/gabealldy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gabealldy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/jaecebooker6?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jaecebooker6</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JujuJohnson0?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JujuJohnson0</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JujuJohnson03?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JujuJohnson03</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/xair7_stevenson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@xair7_stevenson</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TheNelsRCole?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheNelsRCole</a> &amp; more!! <a href="https://t.co/1n7eUaDYYp">pic.twitter.com/1n7eUaDYYp</a></p>&mdash; VicCastilloPRZ (@PRZPAvic) <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic/status/1897690312119562626?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->