PRZ CA Showcase Top Performers: LBs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breaking down the top performing LBs from Sunday's PRZ CA Showcase in Irvine. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">MVP</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1667624"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","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-682bd8eae01cd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gervase earned MVP of the LB group with the skillset, athleticism, and consistency he showed throughout each period of Sunday's camp. He's a well-rounded defender that was quick and efficient with his reads and angles in the indy period, proved his quickness and agility keeping pace with RBs during the 1v1s routes, and possesses the physical tools to develop into one of the top LB prospects in Orange County over the coming seasons. Gervase just picked up his first offer from Southern Miss this month and should continue to add to his list with similar performances the rest of this offseason. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachPaychek?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachPaychek</a> for awarding me MVP for the linebackers! And thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzone?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzone</a> for the evaluation and the great camp! <a href="https://t.co/gv6I3mpAsI">pic.twitter.com/gv6I3mpAsI</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1667624' first='Cash' last='Gervase'] (@cashgervase) <a href="https://twitter.com/cashgervase/status/1924486458188152967?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top Performer</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1607755"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","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-682bd8eae0226"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Baker impressed the LB coach as well as PRZ scouts with the skill and technique he showed in the indy period and continued to shine in the 1v1 and 7v7 periods. He looks to still be developing athletically but showed some good mobility and lateral range in coverage situations and consistently put himself in the right spots. Baker put together a strong junior season as one of Vista Murrieta's leading tacklers (65 total, 6 TFLs) last season and will look to build off his breakout campaign in the fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I had a Great time at the <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneCA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneCA</a> Combine and Football Camp. I was awarded MVP Runner up for the linebacker position. I would like to thank <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachPaychek?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachPaychek</a> for the Drills and Skills Part of the Camp. Thank you to all the Coaches who attended and helped me get better. <a href="https://t.co/pVTmbN749h">pic.twitter.com/pVTmbN749h</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1607755' first='Joshua' last='Baker'] (@JoshBaker47_26) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoshBaker47_26/status/1924280819469959415?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Other Standouts</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1657822"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","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-682bd8eae0271"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Millan is an up-and-coming freshman out of Mater Dei that showed a promising combination of size and athleticism throughout the camp. He holds a solid frame at this early stage (6'1"/200) and looks like he should have no issue adding size and strength to his build over the coming seasons. Moves extremely well and changes direction in a hurry. Millan's physical skillset should see him climb the PRZ 2028 rankings as he continues to gain reps and experience. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Working on striking and some hip movements 1% better everyday <a href="https://t.co/m9PK6gv4Yd">pic.twitter.com/m9PK6gv4Yd</a></p>&mdash; Javier (Harvey) Millan III (@harveymillan3) <a href="https://twitter.com/harveymillan3/status/1921596561210904635?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1673999"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","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-682bd8eae02b9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Valencia stood out with the frame and athleticism he showed during the testing and indy periods. Carries a solid build at 6'1"/200-210 with good mobility and footwork. He had a strong sophomore season with Burbank totaling 28 tackles and 5 TFLs last fall. Valencia's a defender to keep an eye on coming into his junior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->