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<p>This age group really impressed me with the high caliber of talent that showed up to compete for two days of SevenOn7. A lot of these young men will be securing offers in the years to come and it was evident as teams started to get knocked out who jelled the best to claim the trophy. Individually, let's look at some of the key players who stood out with top performances. </p>
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<p><strong>Brodie Chalakee | Tight End | CHJ Elite</strong></p>
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<p>-<strong>Physical, field-stretching tight end</strong> with the size and speed to create mismatches at all levels of the defense</p>
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<p><strong>-Dominant red zone presence</strong> with the ability to post up defenders and win contested catches</p>
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<p><strong>-Tall, heavy-boned frame</strong> that holds up in the trenches and creates leverage in blocking situations</p>
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<p><strong>-Strong, reliable hands</strong>, consistently secures the ball through contact and high-traffic plays</p>
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<p><strong>Jayven Shade | Athlete | Arkansas Bomb Squad Gold</strong></p>
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<p>-<strong>Thick, explosive athlete</strong> with elite change of direction and short-area quickness</p>
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<p><strong>-Instinctive playmaker</strong>—consistently finds a way to the football on both offense and defense</p>
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<p><strong>-Top-tier ball skills</strong>, including multiple high-difficulty concentration catches in traffic</p>
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<p>-<strong>Quick burst off the line</strong>, creating early separation and setting up defenders with sharp double moves</p>
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<p><strong>Cael Claibourme | Quarterback | Kansas Colts</strong></p>
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<p><strong>-Long-framed quarterback</strong> with solid arm strength and smooth mechanics</p>
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<p><strong>-Efficient game manager</strong>,controls tempo, manages the clock, and leads with poise under pressure</p>
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<p><strong>-Reads the field quickly</strong>, progressing through multiple options and keeping all receivers engaged</p>
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<p><strong>-High football IQ</strong>, makes smart decisions and minimizes mistakes in critical situations</p>
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<p>-<strong>Ford Boecking | Athlete | OKC Elite</strong></p>
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<p><strong>-Powerful, compact build</strong> with excellent balance through contact and short-area burst</p>
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<p><strong>-Highly shifty athlete</strong> who uses quick footwork and lateral agility to create separation</p>
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<p><strong>-Relentless competitor</strong>—brings max effort every rep, every play</p>
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<p><strong>-Speed threat in open space</strong>, uses acceleration to turn short gains into big plays</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1633535' first='Ethan' last='Tilghman'] | Receiver | CHJ Elite</strong></p>
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<p>-<strong>Tall, athletic frame</strong> with long strides and natural fluidity in and out of breaks</p>
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<p><strong>-Elite hands and body control</strong>, consistently makes tough catches and secures the ball through contact</p>
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<p><strong>-Polished route runner</strong>—creates separation with precision and understands timing with the QB</p>
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<p><strong>-Uses frame effectively</strong>, leaning into defenders to create space and open throwing windows</p>
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This age group really impressed me with the high caliber of talent that showed up to compete for two days of SevenOn7. A lot of these young men will be securing offers in the years to come and it was evident as teams started to get knocked out who jelled the best to claim the trophy. Individually, let's look at some of the key players who stood out with top performances.
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