Build the Bridge Showcase: Top Performers and Standouts

[player_tooltip player_id='1750461' first='Max' last='Stump'] – Linebacker | Tates Creek High School (Lexington, KY) | Class of 2025   Standing at 6'0" and 225 pounds, [player_tooltip player_id='1750461' first='Max' last='Stump'] is a physically imposing linebacker prospect from Tates Creek High School in Lexington, Kentucky. With the ideal frame for a college-level linebacker, Stump has the build and toughness to compete at the next level.   One of his most impressive measurables at the recent showcase was his broad jump, where he came close to clearing 7 feet — a clear indicator of his lower-body explosiveness and athletic potential. While his straight-line speed remains an area for development, Stump's size, physicality, and raw athleticism are traits that college coaches will take notice of.   As he continues to refine his speed and agility, [player_tooltip player_id='1750461' first='Max' last='Stump'] has the potential to become a solid defensive asset at the collegiate level.      Jeremiah Stephens – Linebacker | Class of 2027 | Louisville, KY   Jeremiah Stephens is an emerging 2027 linebacker prospect out of Louisville, Kentucky. As a rising junior, Stephens already displays impressive movement skills and tested well during showcase evaluations, showing early signs of next-level athleticism.   Currently playing outside linebacker at the high school level, Stephens has the natural pass-rushing ability and frame that may project him as a future defensive end. His explosiveness off the edge and physical upside make him a player to watch as he continues to develop.   Expect Stephens to have a busy and productive summer on the camp and recruiting circuit as he continues to raise his profile.      [player_tooltip player_id='401698' first='Daelen' last='Thompson'] – Slot Receiver | Ballard High School (Louisville, KY) | Class of 2026   [player_tooltip player_id='401698' first='Daelen' last='Thompson'] is an explosive slot receiver from Ballard High School in Louisville, Kentucky, and he turned heads at the recent football showcase. Thompson clocked a 4.6-second 40-yard dash and posted a broad jump of over 9 feet — elite numbers that immediately caught the attention of college coaches in attendance.   During 1-on-1 drills, Thompson consistently created separation with sharp route running and quick bursts off the line, showcasing strong hands and playmaking ability in space. His performance firmly established him as a rising recruit and pushed him up the recruiting boards of several college programs.   With his athleticism and ability to win matchups, Thompson is a name to know in the 2026 recruiting class.      Hardy – ATH (WR/DB) | Class of 2026   Jari Hardy is a versatile and dynamic two-way athlete who continues to rise in the 2026 recruiting class. Known for his shiftiness and natural football instincts, Hardy's speed and explosiveness were on full display during camp, even though his official testing numbers were not published.   Competing primarily as a wide receiver at the event, Hardy showed strong route-running skills and quick-twitch separation. However, his junior film highlights his playmaking ability and football IQ on the defensive side of the ball, making him a true athlete (ATH) prospect with positional flexibility at the next level.   Hardy is a name that continues to climb recruiting boards, and his performance has solidified him as a legitimate prospect to watch in the 2026 cycle.