PRZ Pitt 7v7, Top 35 18U Non-QB Performers, 20-16

<!-- 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":["866254"],"_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-67ca749bcff9f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-medium-font-size"><strong>20. Malachi Thompson </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Randy Moss Award Winner and 2nd-ranked pass-catcher in all of West Virginia was present at this event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6'4, looks closer to 6'5 in person. Was a man amongst boys, Malachi Thompson showed off a stride I didn't expect out of him. Thompson caught a few balls underneath, yet his value came when attempting to stretch the field via posts/seams/nines. A big body who can get down the field in a hurry provided Snipes Jr. with a real target that could win 50/50 balls. Thompson did exactly that on 2/3 occasions, coming down with a handful of highlight plays 30+ yards out. You can see a few of Thompson's impressive scores in this Marcus Snipes Jr. reel attached below. I could make the case he should be higher on this list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨🚨🚨 Interested in Marcus Snipes Jr? Relive his two-game performance on main stage from my perspective. <a href="https://twitter.com/SnipesJr02?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SnipesJr02</a> <br><br>Repping <a href="https://twitter.com/GCMotion7v7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GCMotion7v7</a>. Snipes wows with accuracy in some of these reps 😳 <a href="https://t.co/5tfn6tzBlg">https://t.co/5tfn6tzBlg</a> <a href="https://t.co/jvkYxj5qP7">pic.twitter.com/jvkYxj5qP7</a></p>&mdash; VicCastilloPRZ (@PRZPAvic) <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic/status/1896688483890270660?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1317598"],"_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-67ca749bcfe16"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>19. [player_tooltip player_id='1317598' first='Daequan' last='Lindsey']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fond of the weekend put together by Columbus East's [player_tooltip player_id='1317598' first='Daequan' last='Lindsey']. 6'4, 180 pounds, holds offers out of Ohio, among other MAC schools. Played both ways if I'm not mistaken, stuck out at wide receiver when I was able to watch him on Field 3 &amp; 4.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the more sure-handed pass-catchers at this event. Transitioned to a runner post-catch better than I'd expect a 6'4 wideout to. Soft hands, Lindsey can reel in the football with little audible pop, this kid is a natural wideout who was able to provide talented OH QBs a big window to throw into. I hope I'm right, but I'm almost positive Lindsey also took some reps at safety at this event. That played into Lindsey placing over some of the rest on this list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Few clips from <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneOH?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneOH</a> 7v7 This weekend with the guys <a href="https://twitter.com/LegacyU7v7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LegacyU7v7</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cityboyz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cityboyz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ccs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ccs</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/working?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#working</a> <a href="https://t.co/DflVbzQ9Vu">pic.twitter.com/DflVbzQ9Vu</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1317598' first='Daequan' last='Lindsey'] (@its_quan2x) <a href="https://twitter.com/its_quan2x/status/1896581672130523210?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["386109"],"_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":1635898,"_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-67ca749bcfe8f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>18. [player_tooltip player_id='386109' first='Xair' last='Stevenson']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Played safety in a two-high look for the majority of this event, did a masterful job doing so. Currently committed to Buffalo football, [player_tooltip player_id='386109' first='Xair' last='Stevenson'] would do his best to lock down his side of the field. Working in tandem with a 412Elite slot DB and [player_tooltip player_id='671840' first='Nelson' last='Coleman'] outside, opposing QBs had trouble fitting balls into windows where Coleman and Stevenson were lurking. Stevenson, ranked as a top-ten senior athlete, has the complete skill-set to dominate as a DB at an event like this. An overtly physical match-up that can derail routes headed his way with physicality alone. Great on-the-fly reader of passing concepts, this trait showed off in a rep that led to a pick, Stevenson coming down to fill a curl-zone in front of him. This rep can be seen in the montage below. A fantastic safety performance was put forth by the USO senior.</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 --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1623982"],"_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-67ca749bcfed3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>17. [player_tooltip player_id='1623982' first='Tyler' last='Baleno']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another 412Elite safety mentioned on this list, this being Plum's [player_tooltip player_id='1623982' first='Tyler' last='Baleno'], who was the safety opposite [player_tooltip player_id='1338079' first='Lawrence' last='Timmons'] on the Championship winning squad. A huge second day solidified Baleno's spot on this list. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Baleno came up with a huge red zone interception in a playoff game with me glued to his post-snap movements. Baleno would then record several PBUs in the Championship game, with AIT electing to target anyone but Timmons and company. Baleno came through and proved he was far from a weak link on this defense. Interested in knowing if I have Baleno ranked too low on our lists. He proved a lot this past weekend. </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 --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["489184"],"_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-67ca749bcff43"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-medium-font-size"><strong>16. [player_tooltip player_id='489184' first='Gabriel' last='Jenkins'] </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Arguably one of the best sophomore prospects across the entire Northeast region of the country. [player_tooltip player_id='489184' first='Gabriel' last='Jenkins'] filled a modest role on 412Elite's defense, working as a left slot DB/LB, serving as a match-up nightmare for any kind of wideout entering his zone. Jenkins can deal with speed, Jenkins can match up with physical wideouts, there is no skill set he can't throttle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Much of the highlights came from others in attendance, so his rank on this list is lower than one would expect. QBs would choose to target boundary DBs or safeties, leaving Jenkins likely a bit bored. Still, I was able to watch him eliminate potential pass-catchers attempting to cross his face on several occasions. I appreciate a player of his caliber giving 100% percent. </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 -->