Under Armour Next Camp MVPs

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>OFFENSIVE LINE</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1308108"],"_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":1668405,"_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-681970ced21c1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Deniz was a top performer at the National Preps Showcase a week ago and had another strong showing on Sunday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He took reps at both tackles but looks more comfortable on the left side. Speedy edge rushers have a hard time beating Deniz to the outside and his foot speed is really good for a guy his size.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">OL/DL session wrapped at <a href="https://twitter.com/UANextFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UANextFootball</a> SoCal. <br>DL MVP [player_tooltip player_id='1182920' first='Simote' last='Katoanga'], Santa Margarita (Calif.) - USC commit<br>OL MVP [player_tooltip player_id='1308108' first='Chase' last='Deniz'], San Diego (Calif.) Cathedral Catholic - USC commit <a href="https://t.co/IH7t3gKrjy">pic.twitter.com/IH7t3gKrjy</a></p>&mdash; Brandon Huffman (@BrandonHuffman) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonHuffman/status/1919094560375849462?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>DEFENSIVE LINE</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1182920"],"_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":1668408,"_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-681970ced2268"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Katoanga stood out among the defensive linemen due to how good he looked physically and how athletic he was in the individual drills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When one-on-ones came around hr showed a good mix of speed and power moves. I was impressed that he took some reps from the interior even though he is used to being an edge rusher. He's explosive out of his stance and uses his length to create separation and throws good moves after. 247Sports named him their Alpha Dog of the camp and it was easy to see why. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Santa Margarita ‘26 edge rusher [player_tooltip player_id='1182920' first='Simote' last='Katoanga'] wins defensive line MVP at the Under Armour Next camp. Smooth athlete through the drills and won most of his 1-on-1 matchups <a href="https://twitter.com/Motekatoanga?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Motekatoanga</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SMCHSEagles?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SMCHSEagles</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneCA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneCA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UANext?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UANext</a> <a href="https://t.co/eSjmAHBwP0">pic.twitter.com/eSjmAHBwP0</a></p>&mdash; Michael Huntley (@mikehuntley63) <a href="https://twitter.com/mikehuntley63/status/1919099928590102975?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>RUNNING BACK</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1655378"],"_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":1668485,"_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-68197fcb1aa5f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Running backs were dominant over the linebackers in the one-on-one portion of the event. Blocker is a sub 10.5 100 meter guy so linebackers had a hard time keeping up with him. The former receiver had the best hands of the running back group and drew a lot of praise from the event staff.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">[player_tooltip player_id='1655378' first='Nikolas' last='Blocker'] takes home the RB MVP award at UA Next Camp in Los Angeles <a href="https://twitter.com/NikolasB_36?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NikolasB_36</a> <br><br>Nice job in a competitive group of prospects <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UANext?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UANext</a> <a href="https://t.co/CrdIHLwfsk">pic.twitter.com/CrdIHLwfsk</a></p>&mdash; Billy Tucker (@TheUCReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheUCReport/status/1919108135869960424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>LINEBACKER</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1197527"],"_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":1668422,"_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-68197fcb1aaca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Coach was able to hang with the speedy running backs on the deep routes and smother them on underneath routes. He closes to the ball quickly on underneath routes and is just the right amount of physical. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">RB/LB session at <a href="https://twitter.com/UANextFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UANextFootball</a> SoCal wrapped.<br>RB MVP- [player_tooltip player_id='1655378' first='Nikolas' last='Blocker'], Victor Valley (Calif.)<br>LB MVP- [player_tooltip player_id='1197527' first='Justin' last='Coach'], Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco <br>Future50 Invite- [player_tooltip player_id='1197214' first='Taven' last='Epps'], Tustin (Calif.) - 2027- Texas commit <a href="https://t.co/97ia6giZjG">pic.twitter.com/97ia6giZjG</a></p>&mdash; Brandon Huffman (@BrandonHuffman) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonHuffman/status/1919111837565546670?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>QUARTERBACK</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["709616"],"_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":1668428,"_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-68197fcb1ab25"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jefferson was a top performer at the Elite 11 Regional in March and was solid at the National Preps Showcase last week. The ball always comes out of his hands beautifully whether he has to put some heat on a shorter throw or air under a deeper one. He was making all the throws look easy and was hitting receivers in stride throughout one-on-ones.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/Liljrod3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Liljrod3</a> is special!! Poised leader and an explosive decision maker <br><br>You want the ball in this kid's hands on 3rd down, I've seen him do spectacular things in high pressure situations <br><br>One of the top 2027 QBs! <a href="https://t.co/a6KeOmzkni">https://t.co/a6KeOmzkni</a></p>&mdash; Coach “A” Arthur (@coach_aye5) <a href="https://twitter.com/coach_aye5/status/1919486987498844351?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>RECEIVER</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["676963"],"_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":1668430,"_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-68197fcb1ab7a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bland really impressed the coaches with his speed and recently set a school-record in the 100 meters at Orange Lutheran. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He caught everything remotely near him and was winning one-on-one reps. Bland flew through the gauntlet drill and has a solid frame.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">[player_tooltip player_id='676963' first='Nico' last='Bland'] takes home WR MVP honors at UA Next in Los Angeles <a href="https://twitter.com/Nicobland2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Nicobland2</a> <br><br>The 2027 prospect showed off his blazing speed in drills and 1-on-1 work <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UANext?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UANext</a> <a href="https://t.co/b38LYTwh2c">pic.twitter.com/b38LYTwh2c</a></p>&mdash; Billy Tucker (@TheUCReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheUCReport/status/1919146448131616892?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>DEFENSIVE BACK</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["284053"],"_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":1668451,"_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-68197fcb1abce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jackson showed good recovery length in the one-on-one period and was in the hip pocket of receivers most of the time. He moved quickly through the individual drills and was smooth in his movements. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">QB/WR/DB session wrapped at <a href="https://twitter.com/UANextFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UANextFootball</a> SoCal.<br>QB MVP- [player_tooltip player_id='709616' first='Jaden' last='Jefferson'], Los Angeles (Calif.) Cathedral - 2027 <br>WR MVP- [player_tooltip player_id='676963' first='Nico' last='Bland'] - Orange (Calif.) Lutheran - 2027<br>DB MVP- TreyShaun Jackson - Torrance (Calif.) - Bishop Montgomery <a href="https://t.co/Dzz39NWjjq">pic.twitter.com/Dzz39NWjjq</a></p>&mdash; Brandon Huffman (@BrandonHuffman) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonHuffman/status/1919146711429324872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html -->