PRZ Pitt 7v7, Top 35 18U Non-QB Performers, 25-21

<!-- 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":["855477"],"_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":1635883,"_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-67ca7093042e2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-medium-font-size"><strong>25. [player_tooltip player_id='855477' first='Zykir' last='Moore']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the best linebackers in all of Pennsylvania was tasked with manning the middle of the dominant 412Elite defense. 7v7s are won on the backs of skill guys, yet having a force in the middle of a defense to make passing lanes that much harder to infiltrate is valuable. Ziggy Moore provided exactly that, a big body that can serve as a clog to QBs who want to eat in the middle. Having Moore be a loud, vocal, and physical presence often had QBs forcing balls outside. This, to 412Elite's hand, as the program deploys unreal defensive back talent. Attacking this defense with [player_tooltip player_id='855477' first='Zykir' last='Moore'] in the middle, you have to pick your poison, outside or in?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moore has several PBUs, as well as an interception I caught on tape. He's involved in the attached montage below. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr"><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/412Elite_7v7FB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@412Elite_7v7FB</a> <a href="https://t.co/rlv3bQLVhX">pic.twitter.com/rlv3bQLVhX</a></p>&mdash; Zykir(Ziggy)Moore (@MooreZykir) <a href="https://twitter.com/MooreZykir/status/1897697951213899851?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":["1212764"],"_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-67ca70930435b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-medium-font-size"><strong>24. [player_tooltip player_id='1212764' first='Peyton' last='Way']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Immediately caught my attention before knowing anything about him due to his build. 6'0, 190 pounds, cut up from the waist up. My colleague Caleb Holfoth would then inform me that Way is easily one of the better junior wideouts New York has to offer, understandably so.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Awesome route runner in this setting, [player_tooltip player_id='1212764' first='Peyton' last='Way']'s subtlety in and out of his breaks had opposing DBs off-balanced. Great tempo, Way displayed an understanding of when to come out of his breaks with juice, or when to throttle down and lull DBs to sleep. Not a ton of wasted motion, the kid is precise from snap to whistle. He picked up an offer from Colgate after this event concluded. Here's what the PRZ New York lead had to say in a recent piece covering Syracuse Elite in its entirety. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1212764' first='Peyton' last='Way']</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/peyton-way/"><strong></strong><strong></strong><strong></strong></a><a></a>&nbsp;was the star of the Syracuse Elite team—there is a reason he is among the top WR prospects in the class of 2026 in New York. Way looks physically ready to play at the next level—in fact, I would go as far as saying that with all the talent at WR in the tournament, not many had college-ready bodies or movement skills. While Way can still get stronger, he looks the part.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>All tournament Way flashes strong hands, catching away from his body and quickly transitioning from catch to tuck.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I was able to confirm in person the same stuff you see on tape: Way is an excellent route runner. He has a loose lower body, so he makes cuts and can be explosive out of those cuts. His routes are simple and effective. Too many guys get lost or do too much at the stem of their routes, but that is exactly where Way creates the most separation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- /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":1635884,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Ishmael Palmer","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"145","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Bishop McDevitt","_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-67ca709304437"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-medium-font-size"><strong>23. Ishmael Palmer</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A new name, as well as a bright spot out of AIT Hollywood. Based on Ishmael Palmer's build, you can quickly surmise what type of role Palmer played as an offensive weapon. Palmer was practically impossible to guard if faced with man coverage. Fantastic lateral agility allowed Palmer to create space between him and his matchup. A leverage manipulator, Palmer would attempt to create space early in reps then turn on the jets to separate away from his match-up. Palmer could have easily received top-ten consideration for this list, had he not drop a few deep shots in his hands. All fine, he did his fair share to make up for any drops he had. This kid ate at any part of the field, he's an ideal slot in-space wideout who is tough to contain in a 7v7 setting. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5'6, 145 pounds. Plays basketball and baseball, 2026. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ishmael Palmer shown below (<a href="https://twitter.com/IshmaelPalmer2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IshmaelPalmer2</a>)<br><br>Was a tough draw for any DB attempting to lock him up. Plenty of wiggle in space, a skillset that&#039;ll have him thriving in settings like these. <br><br>5&#039;6, 145 pounds, 2026 out of Bishop McDevitt, repping <a href="https://twitter.com/ATHINTRAINING?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ATHINTRAINING</a> <a href="https://t.co/tn0L1bihOo">pic.twitter.com/tn0L1bihOo</a></p>&mdash; VicCastilloPRZ (@PRZPAvic) <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic/status/1897422096558424197?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":["1161083"],"_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-67ca7093044f6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-medium-font-size"><strong>22. Phillip Shields</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Love the offensive show Phillip Shields put on in support of GC Motion. Saw him work up close on several occasions, working with both Tyler Cameron and Marcus Snipes Jr.. A QB's best friend and safety blanket at events like this one, especially when you consider the quick twitch and cerebral approach Phillip Shields brings as a wideout. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A great understanding of zone defenses, Shields knows when to throttle down and sit in zones, he understands when he's open and when he could potential cover up himself by running into coverage. This type of understanding is crucial for a pass-catcher to ate within ten yards of the LOS. A ton of stick routes run, some curls, some drag/over routes, Shields made it easy to be targeted, something you don't see from underclassmen wideouts. On occasion, Shields would run a seam bender or a post to keep defenses honest, he would succeed in these areas as well. Great weapon at GC Motion's disposal. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Had a good 7v7 this past weekend earned top performer <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzone?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzone</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GordonCohagan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GordonCohagan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/agtg?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#agtg</a> <a href="https://t.co/egN7tcl7kX">pic.twitter.com/egN7tcl7kX</a></p>&mdash; Phillip Shields III (@Phillipshi3) <a href="https://twitter.com/Phillipshi3/status/1897046025636078078?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["914806"],"_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-67ca70930449d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-medium-font-size"><strong>21. [player_tooltip player_id='914806' first='Jordan' last='Reid']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Just another day at the office for Westinghouse's [player_tooltip player_id='914806' first='Jordan' last='Reid'], repping the Garfield Gators. [player_tooltip player_id='914806' first='Jordan' last='Reid'] is a DB capable of playing any alignment in a setting like this one. Inside slot, boundary corner, he can wreak havoc when he decides he's going to read the eyes of the QB and play hawk. Reid did just that, baiting QBs to throw into windows just to close them in a hurry. Reid was exactly as advertised, a top 100 player and top ten PA DB to the left of Garfield's secondary. A high-IQ DB that's seasoned beyond what his age suggests. It's always a pleasure to watch him work in person. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here's <a href="https://twitter.com/jordy4Reid?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jordy4Reid</a> picking off a pass, watching the QB the whole way. <a href="https://twitter.com/GatorsGarfield?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GatorsGarfield</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WHCoachGreen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WHCoachGreen</a> <a href="https://t.co/hOoCYmJAU8">https://t.co/hOoCYmJAU8</a> <a href="https://t.co/osbgjdR9ea">pic.twitter.com/osbgjdR9ea</a></p>&mdash; VicCastilloPRZ (@PRZPAvic) <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic/status/1897475051185680537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->