Prep Redzone 7v7 14U 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. The 14U group was deep and rich with talent. Below are some of the standouts of day 1 here in Canton! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| Chase Carrick | ATH | Bay City Blitz | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-One of the most competitive athletes on the field. Never took a play off and worked his tail off on both sides of the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excelled defensively with great closing speed and natural feel from the safety position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Solid receiver with abrupt change of direction and detail on routes, leading to large separation. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| Cortez Ricketts | ATH | Kentuckiana Blitz | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Springy athlete with a ton of upside. Great size and raw talent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Super wide catch radius. Great body control and ability to high point the football. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Heads up player defensively, high football IQ. Play recognition and natural instincts are absolutely there. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| Darien Williams | DB | Kentuckiana Blitz | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another natural in the defensive secondary. Great instincts and superior ability to read the QBs eyes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great change of direction. Fluid hips and great acceleration allows him to stick with even the quickest of wideouts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good ball skills, prone to cause PBUs even when the receiver is able to get decent position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| Brock Newcomb | LB | Philly's Finest | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stout and physical linebacker who played the enforcer position over the middle. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Really reactive, gets to the point of attack quickly. Doesn't get out of position and keeps his head on a swivel for guys entering his zone. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays the ball through the hands, causing a number of PBUs just on hustle and grit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| Jahari Hackett | WR | Philly's Finest | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Explosive athlete that can take the top off the defense. Great release and acceleration gives him a huge advantage off the line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fantastic concentration to bring down contested balls in traffic. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Seemed to be even keel when the games got intense. Provided some leadership. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| Marquis Coleman | QB | Philly's Finest | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great poise and quick decision making. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Able to be patient and let his play develop and giving his wideouts the chance to get open and make a play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good size already, with plenty of room to continue to add. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Arm strength and accuracy-a lethal combination. Able to rip it up the seam, on an out route or lay one out deep on a post or go route. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->