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PRZPA StockUp Showcase, Top Running Backs

PRZPA StockUp Showcase, Top Running Backs
Pat Weider
Pat Weider January 28, 2026 @ 07:01 AM
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Christian Ippolito
Christian Ippolito 5'7" | 150 lbs | RB/DB | 2028
PA
Josh Spontak
Josh Spontak 5'8" | 171 lbs | RB/DB | 2026
PA
Michael Giangiulio
Michael Giangiulio 5'11" | 195 lbs | LB/RB | 2027
PA
Amari Cannon
Amari Cannon 6'1" | 180 lbs | RB | 2027
PA
Cymandric Thomas II
Cymandric Thomas II 6'0" | 185 lbs | RB/EDGE | 2028
PA
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He showed a good ability to jump cut and make moves during the individual drills. He also showed a good ability to catch the ball. He can run routes and catch the ball. During one-on-one, he did an excellent job catching the ball. He then made defenders miss in space. He has wide receiver skills as a running back. He is a good playmaker who can do it all.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thanks for having me <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzonePA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzonePA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZVicCastillo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZVicCastillo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/footballcoach79?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@footballcoach79</a> it was an honor to win MVP <a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://t.co/1pszDTz9Hc">pic.twitter.com/1pszDTz9Hc</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1316523' first='Amari' last='Cannon'] (@amaricannon8) <a href="https://twitter.com/amaricannon8/status/2015124978170052629?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1624065"],"_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-697628fe28e67"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Michael Giangliulio pushed [player_tooltip player_id='1316523' first='Amari' last='Cannon'] all night, and he almost made the MVP for running back. He is built like a tank. He is a classic one-cut-and-go running back. He is tough to tackle because of his wide shoulders and strength. Even though there was no tackling at the event, you saw a physical running back. He also has quickness and burst. You can clearly see why he had a big year as a running back. He is an excellent player, and he showed it. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Had a great time yesterday at the Prep Redzone showcase and got named as a top performer. Thank you to <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZVicCastillo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZVicCastillo</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/footballcoach79?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@footballcoach79</a> for covering the event and Thank you to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShermeyerJ14172?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShermeyerJ14172</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/JaretJystad?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JaretJystad</a> for coaching me up. <a href="https://t.co/y6JwAV3pK2">pic.twitter.com/y6JwAV3pK2</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1624065' first='Michael' last='Giangiulio'] (@Mike_G609) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mike_G609/status/2015169723026075772?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2078881"],"_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-697628fe28ebd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2078881' first='Christian' last='Ippolito'] was an excellent player last night at running back. He has outstanding quickness and burst. His ability to make defenders miss in space was evident. Especially when he runs routes, it is hard for defenders to stay in front of him. He is a weapon that you can use in the passing game. He can play as both a slot receiver and a running back. He is the type of player you want to put in space to help get him the ball. He showed he belonged as a good player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["987172"],"_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-697628fe28f0c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='987172' first='Cymandric' last='Thomas II'] was an outstanding running back in the showcase. His ability to cut and burst is good. He has a good jump cut as he can make quick cuts. He also has special athleticism that is rare. Then, when we went to the one-on-one drills, he excelled at making defenders miss in the passing game. Thomas is a good running back, and he deserved a top 5 spot at the showcase. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thanks <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzonePA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzonePA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZVicCastillo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZVicCastillo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MBAP_Football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MBAP_Football</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Jackmuldoon75?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jackmuldoon75</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/footballcoach79?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@footballcoach79</a> <a href="https://t.co/3xaU5SFjgZ">pic.twitter.com/3xaU5SFjgZ</a></p>&mdash; Cymandric Thomas (@CymandricThomas) <a href="https://twitter.com/CymandricThomas/status/2015158058368852143?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2054984"],"_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-697628fe28f82"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Josh Spontak had a good showcase, and he earned a top 5 spot for running backs. His ability to cut is impressive. He did a good job in all the drills, showing a good burst and jump cut. He excelled at listening to coaching and then doing well afterwards. He got better as the showcase continued. Spontak is a good player, and he showed it at the showcase. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">7 Crusher Football Players attending the Prep-Redzone Football Showcase in Manheim PA. We have so many kids that love football &amp; want to play at the next level.<br>I love it!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/Bentley_Bainey?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Bentley_Bainey</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Kaleem_Taylor1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Kaleem_Taylor1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MarquezGordon4?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MarquezGordon4</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/crusher4life?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#crusher4life</a> <a href="https://t.co/tTnKptKFx7">pic.twitter.com/tTnKptKFx7</a></p>&mdash; Tom Smith (@TASmith42) <a href="https://twitter.com/TASmith42/status/2014877393350004768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
Amari Cannon

Amari Cannon

PA
RB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 180
POS RB
CLASS 2027
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Amari
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Height
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Weight
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Downingtown West
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PRZPA StockUp Showcase, Top Running Backs
Amari Cannon won the MVP for the running back position. He was the best running back the entire...
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Michael Giangiulio

Michael Giangiulio

PA
LB/RB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 195
POS LB/RB
CLASS 2027
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Michael
Giangiulio LB/RB
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
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HS
Plymouth-Whitemarsh
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PRZPA StockUp Showcase, Top Running Backs
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Christian Ippolito

Christian Ippolito

HEIGHT 5'7"
WEIGHT 150
POS RB/DB
CLASS 2028
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2028
Height
5'7"
Weight
150
HS
Downingtown East
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PRZPA StockUp Showcase, Top Running Backs
Christian Ippolito was an excellent player last night at running back. He has outstanding quickness and burst. His...
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Cymandric Thomas II

Cymandric Thomas II

PA
RB/EDGE
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 185
POS RB/EDGE
CLASS 2028
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Cymandric
Thomas II RB/EDGE
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
185
HS
Bonner-Prendie
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PRZPA StockUp Showcase, Top Running Backs
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Josh Spontak

Josh Spontak

HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 171
POS RB/DB
CLASS 2026
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Josh
Spontak RB/DB
Class
2026
Height
5'8"
Weight
171
HS
Bishop McCort Catholic
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PRZPA StockUp Showcase, Top Running Backs
Josh Spontak had a good showcase, and he earned a top 5 spot for running backs. His ability...
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