Prep Redzone 7v7 12U Top Performers-Day 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Redzone 7v7 National Championship is off and running. Day 1 was incredibly entertaining and displayed a ton of talent. I watched every 12U team in attendance and came away impressed with the depth of talent. Below are some of the best offensive players on display today. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| Evan Albright | WR | 724 Elite |</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-One of the smoothest releases in this division. Gets off the line incredibly well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Able to earn separation and come up with big catches, even in traffic </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Passes the eye test. One of the best built kids on the field at all times. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Also balled out on defense, displaying good instincts and IQ. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1663057,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/04/IMG_1782.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1663057" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| Demaj Adams | WR | 724 Elite | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another extremely well built kid with room to continue filling out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moves extremely well. Not awkward or lacking body control at all. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple head-taps, showing tremendous concentration and great hands. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Presents matchup nightmare, especially at the goal line or at the sticks. He knows how to use his size to get position early. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1663058,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/04/IMG_1781.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1663058" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| Tristan Barrett | DB | Bredwinners | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-One of the best coverage guys in the slot. Great change of direction and closing speed allowed hime to contest everything. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Not the biggest but still able to get physical and press receivers early. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good technique and fluid hips. Far ahead of a majority of DBs in this age group. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1663059,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/04/IMG_1783.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1663059" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| Wyndem Knight | QB | Charg1ng | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed off an extremely strong arm. Even on a windy day, his passes cut through the wind and still got on target. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very decisive. Didn't second guess what he was seeing and trusted his ability to keep moving his team forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple high-level throws. Was able to lay one over the LB and under the DB playing over top. Great decision and impressive execution. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1663062,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/04/IMG_1784.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1663062" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| Erick Green | WR | Bay City Blitz | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A real route technician. Able to get position and not tip off his route. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Displayed late hands on a couple of occasions, allowing him to catch over the defender. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extremely springy athlete. Good vertical and sticky hands make him a handful in the redzone. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1663063,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/04/IMG_1785.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1663063" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| Trent Nichols | WR | [player_tooltip player_id='1651624' first='Charles' last='Johnson'] Elite | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great route runner. Good release, solid change of direction and superior execution. Breaks abruptly and ready to catch the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Elite speed in space player. Deals a ton of damage after the catch with good vision and acceleration. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Understands different ways to create separation. Absolutely growing his football IQ. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1663064,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/04/IMG_1786.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1663064" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| Sam Foti | ATH | CT Pride | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Incredibly productive on both sides of the ball all game long. Very hard worker and great stamina. No plays off at all. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Able to track the ball in the air over his shoulder and get in position for the catch. Superb tracking and concentration. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great ball skills on defense. Able to recognize and jump routes for interceptions and PBUs. A clear student of the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1663065,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/04/IMG_1787.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1663065" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| [player_tooltip player_id='1265391' first='Bryson' last=''] Hewitt | WR | Selfmade Elite | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Elite open space guy. Very shifty and balanced, making it hard to stick with him defensively. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong hands, able to secure some tough catches in traffic. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great attention to detail on his routes, really kills on short and intermediate routes thanks to his great footwork. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1663066,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/04/IMG_1788.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1663066" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| [player_tooltip player_id='1290443' first='Carson' last='Rogers'] | WR | Legacy | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good size. Solidly built with broad shoulders. On a great trajectory already. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knows how to use his physicality to his advantage. Gets defender on his backside and boxes them out for jump balls. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Superb hands. Able to high point the ball and pluck it out of the sky. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1663068,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/04/IMG_1789.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1663068" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| Mack Weber | QB | 295 Boys | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Most impressive all around performance in the 12U division. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Huge arm. Was able to fling it with ease, with a tight spiral and lethal accuracy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-In full control of the offense. Able to throw signs to his receiver, fix mistakes he sees on his own and predict what the defense was doing. Elite football IQ for this age group. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1663069,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/04/IMG_1791.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1663069" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->