National Preps Showcase: Afternoon Session MVPs

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>OVERALL MVP</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1288075"],"_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":1663643,"_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-680f0b3fc6623"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Honore has been having a stellar track season and showed off some of his speed at the showcase on Saturday. He stood out in the individual drills and was always open in the one-on-one period. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While a lot of receivers were running double moves on slow-developing routes to get open, Honore was creating separation on shorter routes and blowing my defensive backs with his release. He stood out as a top route runner at the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">National Preps Showcase afternoon MVPs<br>DB: [player_tooltip player_id='819582' first='Jacob' last='Whitehead'], St. John Bosco<br>WR: DJ Tubbs, St. John Bosco<br>QB: [player_tooltip player_id='1182944' first='Laird' last='Finkel'], Sierra Canyon<br>Overall: [player_tooltip player_id='1288075' first='Gavin' last='Honore'], Mater Dei<a href="https://twitter.com/NPShowcases?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NPShowcases</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PGregorian?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PGregorian</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HonoreGavin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HonoreGavin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/djtubbs2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@djtubbs2</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneCA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneCA</a> <a href="https://t.co/MUQF0ZaCPZ">pic.twitter.com/MUQF0ZaCPZ</a></p>&mdash; Michael Huntley (@mikehuntley63) <a href="https://twitter.com/mikehuntley63/status/1916263043836809478?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>QUARTERBACK MVP</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1182944"],"_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":1663651,"_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-680f0b3fc6692"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There were a lot of good quarterbacks that could have been considered for MVP honors but Finkel really impressed the coaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He moved well through all the bag drills with his footwork and was fluid with all his movements. Finkel's release is smooth and his arm strength has improved since I saw him in a game in November. He looked better Saturday than he did at the Elite 11 Regional and he was hitting receivers in stride frequently in the one-on-one period. The ball jumps out of his hand and he has nice touch on the deeper throws.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Grateful for the recognition. Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/NPShowcases?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NPShowcases</a> and the coaches for a great camp. <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonHuffman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrandonHuffman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SierraCanyonFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SierraCanyonFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Throw_2_Win?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Throw_2_Win</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TEAMHUSTLEFTBL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TEAMHUSTLEFTBL</a> <a href="https://t.co/kTcKmT5Vhr">https://t.co/kTcKmT5Vhr</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1182944' first='Laird' last='Finkel'] (@laird_finkel) <a href="https://twitter.com/laird_finkel/status/1916285398189543846?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>RECEIVER MVP</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["408739"],"_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":1663653,"_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-680f0b3fc66ec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tubbs is one of the top receivers in the 2028 class and showed why on Saturday. He is an excellent route runner with some burst and was blowing by defenders all day. He made some difficult contested catches and caught anything near him. His body control was very good as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Always a good time making plays at OT7. Here are a few plays I made.Multiple catches and 6 touchdowns on the weekend.Only the top talent across the nation playing for this <a href="https://twitter.com/overtime?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@overtime</a> event. See y&#039;all this weekend.<a href="https://twitter.com/boscofootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@boscofootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachstevenlo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachstevenlo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/COACH_T_BULLOCK?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@COACH_T_BULLOCK</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TrillionBoys7v7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TrillionBoys7v7</a> <a href="https://t.co/Y5cbeCMUGj">pic.twitter.com/Y5cbeCMUGj</a></p>&mdash; DJ Tubbs (@djtubbs2) <a href="https://twitter.com/djtubbs2/status/1905677543845626187?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>DEFENSIVE BACK MVP</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["819582"],"_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":1663661,"_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-680f0b3fc6742"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Whitehead is a lengthy corner who was in the hip pocket of receivers all day in the one-on-one period. He is physical at the line of scrimmage and has good hand usage throughout the route. Whitehead has sharp instincts and good ball skills. His length and athleticism was overwhelming for a lot of the receivers and he jumped at the chance to take more reps throughout the day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you for the invite <a href="https://twitter.com/PGregorian?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PGregorian</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a> can't wait to complete.<a href="https://twitter.com/boscofootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@boscofootball</a> <a href="https://t.co/aRZ5EtgygA">pic.twitter.com/aRZ5EtgygA</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='819582' first='Jacob' last='Whitehead'] (@jacobw_19) <a href="https://twitter.com/jacobw_19/status/1907450358592586118?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html -->