PRZWV Winter Showcase Top Performers: WR/TE and DB Edition Pt. 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code:&nbsp;OscarGalindo30&nbsp;in the coupon code area</em>.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Outside of my usual range of coverage (Nebraska, Iowa), I ventured to Bridgeport to check out the Prep Redzone West Virginia Stock Up showcase, and I was very pleased with a small but talented group. In total, there were about 60 kids, which allowed us to focus on smaller groups of players and really dive into evaluations. My final group of evaluations is a combination of the skill players, including receivers, tight ends, and defensive backs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">MVP:</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1624354"],"_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-696038ba4bac4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='1624354' first='Nathan' last='Ely'] earned my pick for DB MVP after blazing through the combine session and putting up good reps in 1v1s. Nathan's 4.60 40-yard dash (2nd), 4.65 shuttle drills (T-2nd), and 9' broad jump (T-5th) were all top-five marks among all attendees. This speed and agility translate well to DB drills, where he displays clean footwork and loose hips that allow him to quickly change direction and stick to a receiver's hip pocket throughout the route. He's very instinctive in coverage and knows how to leverage himself against receivers. Good closing speed with the ball skills to force turnovers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Notable Standouts:</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1269921"],"_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-69606627a0372"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Although a tough bump shut Arden down before the top performer reps, he had already more than secured a spot as one of the camp's top receivers. Arden posted a solid broad jump with an 8'6" and a 4.97 40-yard dash. Although Arden may not be the biggest receiver, he plays much bigger than his size, thanks to his physicality and toughness. Arden is a twitchy receiver who runs good routes with explosive breaks and creates separation from defenders. Marshall's game speed also looked faster than some of his reported numbers, as he quickly closed on the ball and showed he can get behind defenders for deep balls.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1701492"],"_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-69606627a041e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shady Spring sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='1701492' first='Gage' last='Spears'] was already sticking out as a receiver prospect and continued to flash when he jumped in for some defensive reps. Spears is a taller, lengthier player who tested well with a 4.78 40-yard dash, 9' broad jump, and a 4.85 shuttle drill. Spears uses his size and reach to his advantage by using all of his catch radius to haul in passes. Gage also didn't shy away from physicality, challenging receivers at the line and catch point while making tough catches through contact. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1651960"],"_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-696038ba4bb31"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Joining us from Kentucky was Johnson Central's Ryker Yates, who stepped up nicely in a small group of DBs (2) going up against more experienced receivers. He uses quick feet through his backpedal and keeps his hips loose when changing direction. Active hands at the catch point to force breakups. Yates posted a solid broad jump with an attempt of 8'6." </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Make sure to follow&nbsp;<em>@PRZ_OscarG</em>&nbsp;for more news on Nebraska and Iowa HS recruiting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->