PRZ Pitt 7v7, Top 35 18U Non-QB Performers, 35-31

<!-- 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":["1611488"],"_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-67ca0c36e38c6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-medium-font-size"><strong>35. [player_tooltip player_id='1611488' first='Jayden' last='Conrad']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Have to show [player_tooltip player_id='1611488' first='Jayden' last='Conrad'] some love here, considering he was able to hold his own at 15U and 18U. All three of my colleagues raved about his work manning the middle of the field. Avery Hawkins recently included him in a 15U piece from early work on Day One, here's his analysis on all things Conrad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Conrad was a key contributor for his PA Elite 15U team, proving to be both physical and agile. At 5'11 and 210 lbs, he has a stocky build but moves well in space. His instincts and understanding of zone depths make him a highly effective linebacker in coverage. Jayden showcased his football intelligence and ball skills with an impressive interception against DMV Attack, reading the play and positioning himself perfectly. He embraced every challenge throughout the weekend, stepping up when the competition intensified. Beyond his ability to drop into coverage, Conrad displayed strong route recognition and held his own when tasked with man-to-man assignments against running backs. There's no doubt that Shaler High School is fortunate to have a tough, fundamentally sound linebacker like Jayden anchoring its defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kudos to a young man currently on our Watch List, Conrad has Varsity tape, he fell through the cracks during the 2027 Rankings search. He won't be missed moving forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Did this at 15 and 18u. 👀Take a look at my hudl. <a href="https://t.co/datqizjqV3">https://t.co/datqizjqV3</a><a href="https://twitter.com/PAELITE7v7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PAELITE7v7</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BallHawkMedia1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BallHawkMedia1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzonePA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzonePA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZPAvic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachJimRyanIII?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJimRyanIII</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/210ths?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@210ths</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/theking1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@theking1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachTerryPSU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachTerryPSU</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://t.co/qo8cklQYLZ">pic.twitter.com/qo8cklQYLZ</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1611488' first='Jayden' last='Conrad'] (@JaydenConrad21) <a href="https://twitter.com/JaydenConrad21/status/1897489335240273958?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":["1352825"],"_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":1635702,"_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-67ca0c36e3704"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>34. [player_tooltip player_id='1352825' first='Dariuz' last='Lightner']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Unbelievable effort put forth by UnBRAKEable, showing up to this event with 9/10 prospects if my memory serves me right. The program gave pretty much every team a run for their money. There's only one UnBRAKEable prospect higher on this list than Southern Lehigh's [player_tooltip player_id='1352825' first='Dariuz' last='Lightner']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We know 7v7 events aren't the best setting to watch linebackers shine, yet Lightner was able to show off his athleticism and ball skills as a 6'0, 200-pound tackling backer. Two interceptions caught on tape, two reps that Lightner had no business reading and reacting to so well. He made a lasting impression. He was a big reason this team fought the way they did each game. Lightner also caught a few balls if I'm not mistaken. </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/DariuzLightner?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DariuzLightner</a> showing off his athleticism. Picking off one of the better QBs present. <br><br>He registered 100+ tackles as a junior at SL <a href="https://t.co/YrVM8xjP7g">https://t.co/YrVM8xjP7g</a> <a href="https://t.co/oHguJeysxe">pic.twitter.com/oHguJeysxe</a></p>&mdash; VicCastilloPRZ (@PRZPAvic) <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic/status/1897411457043849329?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_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":1635706,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1659727' first='Hudson' last='Prichard']","_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":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"180","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2410","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St. Peter's Prep ","_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-67ca0c36e39d3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>33. [player_tooltip player_id='1659727' first='Hudson' last='Prichard']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Was Butka's go-to option when not targeting [player_tooltip player_id='833951' first='Amari' last='Jones']. I was able to watch Team Hawk Em up close for two consecutive games on Day Two. Jones shined brightest, yet Prichard's worthy of a spot on this list. Plays a bit bigger than 6'0, 180. Strong hands, can catch through traffic. Prichard reacted well to post-snap defensive alignment, working with Butka to find holes in the secondary. Caught a beauty of a double-move, a move that didn't get him wide open. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6'0, 180 pounds. 3.5 GPA. Represents St. Peter's Prep. Was told Prichard looked great when working away from my eyes, that factored into this placing too. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1635729,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/03/DSC_0892_702328.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1635729" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["920512"],"_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":1635705,"_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-67ca0c36e37bd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>32. [player_tooltip player_id='920512' first='Andreas' last='Reese']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">My colleague Caleb Holfoth, the lead over at PRZ New York, was adamant about having GC Motion's [player_tooltip player_id='920512' first='Andreas' last='Reese'] on this list. I happily obliged, as I recall Reese tearing up the turf, specifically during Day One of this event. Taking a look at his WV ranking, it makes all too much sense as to why. Twitchy, plenty of open-space wiggle to his game. Has the burst and COD ability to separate within 15 yards, making him an ideal target at events like this. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reese also won WR MVP at our most recent WV StockUp Showcase. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1005865"],"_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":1635704,"_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-67ca0c36e384c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>31. [player_tooltip player_id='1005865' first='Shaun' last='Jackson'] </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Did a bit of digging on Team Hawk Em's [player_tooltip player_id='1005865' first='Shaun' last='Jackson'] after the event. Watching him work at DB, it makes total sense that he has experience and history with the WR/RB position. Had a huge night on the ground last Fall, his build is one suitable for 20+ carries a night. Thick lower body, legs that can keep up with straight-line speed, Jackson proved that this past weekend. Pesky, annoying, physical, would work on getting depth to keep eyes on the flat and the curl zone to his right. Can eat up space in front of him when he reads a ball headed his way, does so in a hurry. Love his work outside at this event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->