PRZ Combine Buzz: Potential Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1620592' first='Michael' last='Pickard'] | OL | 2028 | IMG | @MJPickard54</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It runs in the family. [player_tooltip player_id='1620592' first='Michael' last='Pickard'], younger brother of fast-rising Syracuse commit Steven Pickard, is already making noise in the trenches. At 6-4, 305 pounds, he's got a strong frame and a physical edge. This weekend's combine could be his first big step toward building his own name.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1614405' first='Walker' last='Mottley'] | QB | 2030 | The First Academy | @WalkerMottleyQB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Even though he's yet to take a high school class, Mottley's game is beyond his years. He's shown poise, strong mechanics, and pinpoint accuracy throughout the 7v7 circuit. Expect him to turn heads as one of the more polished young arms in attendance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1613812' first='Merrick' last='Todich'] | WR | 2026 | Cardinal Gibbons | @MerrickTodich13</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Todich is making the trip from South Florida, and he's got a chance to pop in this setting. A track athlete with speed and playmaking ability in the slot, he's got RAC potential and the tools to get on the radar this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1655458' first='Drew' last='Sapp'] | DE | 2027 | Lakeland | @SappDrew2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sapp is a hidden gem in the Polk area who's quietly developing into something special. At 6-3, 230 pounds, he'll be one to watch this weekend as he prepares for a breakout spring with the Dreadnaughts. This could be the setting where he makes his name.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>James Laskey | DE | 2026 | South Sumter | @JamesLaskeyJr</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With size, production, and upside, Laskey checks a lot of boxes. At 6-4, 220 pounds, he's long, athletic, and already has good tape. The exposure he gets this weekend could help spark a jump in his recruitment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1599795' first='D'Marion' last='Simmons'] | RB/ATH | 2027 | Lake Mary | @_upnexxtmari</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A dynamic, do-it-all playmaker, Simmons should shine in the drills and testing portion before showing off in the competitive reps. He was productive last season and is expected to play an even bigger role at Lake Mary moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gavin Pritzkau | 2030 | @GavinPritzkau</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Only a rising 2030 QB , but his name will be nationally known soon enough. Pritzkau's understanding of the quarterback position at his young age and the ability to finish throws on the route tree set him apart. With a strong arm and accuracy, he's a name worth tracking as he continues to develop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1655304' first='Caleb' last='Beck'] | ATH | 2027 | Lake Gibson | @calebbeckLB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Beck is an intriguing 2027 prospect for Lake Gibson who got quality reps last season. He's physical, versatile, and has the tools to make noise heading into spring ball. A strong performance here could give him early momentum.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1141169' first='Bryan' last='Granger'] | OL | 2026 | West Broward | @BryanPGranger</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Granger is traveling up from South Florida with something to prove. At 6-4, 280 pounds, he's got varsity experience and the size to make an impression. Looking forward to seeing how he holds up during competitive reps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1655446' first='Brayden' last='Padgett'] | QB | 2027 | Lake Gibson | @brayden_p9</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A rising name in Polk County, Padgett is in line to lead the Braves this season. There's been some offseason buzz around him—now it's time to see how he spins it in person.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jeremiah Hancock | QB | 2026 | Deltona | @Hancock_Qb</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hancock's been putting in the work this offseason and is looking to carry that momentum into his senior year. He should look solid in this environment and could be a name that starts trending upward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1371514' first='Andy' last='Sosa'] | OL/DL | 2026 | Coral Gables | @thesosa50</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sosa is a strong, physical trench prospect at 6-3, 250 pounds who'll be looking to leave his mark. He brings a gritty edge to the field and should catch some attention during 1-on-1s.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->