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Who Has the Most to Gain? Pre-Event Questions I Want Answered, RB

Who Has the Most to Gain? Pre-Event Questions I Want Answered, RB
Pat Weider
Pat Weider January 29, 2026 @ 10:18 AM
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Alijah Cook
Alijah Cook 5'9" | 150 lbs | RB/DB | 2029
VA
Gabriel George
Gabriel George 5'8" | 128 lbs | RB/DB | 2028
MD
Micah Jeffries
Micah Jeffries 5'9" | 2027
MD
Zayden Deshaun Burks
Zayden Deshaun Burks 5'11" | 188 lbs | RB/ATH | 2027
VA
Joey Ridolfi
Joey Ridolfi 5'6" | 184 lbs | RB/ATH | 2028
VA
Dominic Savelloni
Dominic Savelloni 5'5" | 170 lbs | WR/ATH | 2027
VA
Sam Ahn
Sam Ahn 5'7" | 180 lbs | RB/ATH | 2028
VA
Dillan Wickham
Dillan Wickham 6'1" | 180 lbs | RB | 2027
VA
Samuel Rhye
Samuel Rhye 5'11" | 205 lbs | RB/ATH | 2027
VA
Marcus Brandon
Marcus Brandon 6'1" | 195 lbs | RB/ATH | 2029
VA
Zayden Burks
Zayden Burks 6'0" | 188 lbs | RB | 2027
VA
Xavier Mayfield
Xavier Mayfield 5'11" | 168 lbs | WR/DB | 2027
VA
Gabriel
Gabriel 2026
VA
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I am excited to see what he will do at the showcase. I can see him excelling all day during the drills. It will be a good opportunity for him to stack up against other running back prospects. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/mor4hhXHX1">https://t.co/mor4hhXHX1</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1631243' first='Marcus' last='Brandon'] (@MarcusBrandon_5) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarcusBrandon_5/status/2014734313359655352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 23, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1664154"],"_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-697b65e19c0f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Question:</strong> What does he run in the 40-yard dash? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wow, [player_tooltip player_id='1664154' first='Dillan' last='Wickham']'s film is excellent. The 1st two plays show it all. He had an 83-yard touchdown run and then a 72-yard touchdown run. He looks like he exploded out of the cannon; that's how fast he is. He has legit track speed that is rare to see on the football field. I am excited to see him run the 40-yard dash because with his speed, he has a chance to run a great time. Thats the biggest question I want answered from him in the showcase. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Season Highlights 2025-C/O 2027<br>1,641 Rushing Yards-1st in Virginia 6A<br>11 GS-145 YPG<br>213 Carries-7.7 YPC-13 Total TDs<br>District+Region Champions<br>Unanimous 1st Team All-District+1st Team All-Region<br>@novafootballpod@carljfred <br>@RPO_Media@PrepRedzoneVA <a href="https://t.co/p3YiYUY0iT">https://t.co/p3YiYUY0iT</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1664154' first='Dillan' last='Wickham'] (@WickhamDillan) <a href="https://twitter.com/WickhamDillan/status/1998162765786288170?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1692127"],"_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-697b65e19c141"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Question: How will he do in one-on-one competitions? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1692127' first='Sam' last='Ahn'] is no doubt a playmaker with the football in his hands. He is the type of athlete who needs to be put in space and then let him do his thing. He is that outstanding an athlete with the ball in his hands. The question is, how does he do in the one-on-one competitions at the showcase? I expect a big showing from him, and it should be fun to see him work out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">SOPH. SZN FILM + STATS ‼️ <br><br>- 26 carries/121 yds/1 TD<br>- 3 catches/42 yds/1 TD<br>- 5 KRs for 45 yds<br>- 34 touches/208 AP yds<br>- 2.5 tackles + special teams plays<br><br>2028 RB/ATH 5'9 180 + 4.0 GPA<a href="https://twitter.com/andrejones1185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@andrejones1185</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WillVapreps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WillVapreps</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneVA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneVA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/carljfred?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@carljfred</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ZacharyWJackso1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ZacharyWJackso1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDaily1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDaily1</a> <a href="https://t.co/Aa4VNXyKQT">pic.twitter.com/Aa4VNXyKQT</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1692127' first='Sam' last='Ahn'] ‘28 (@sam_ahn2028) <a href="https://twitter.com/sam_ahn2028/status/1990069049967985135?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2099374"],"_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-697b65e19c188"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Question: </strong>Could he be the best running back at the showcase? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2099374' first='Zayden' last='Deshaun Burks'] is an explosive, athletic running back. He has some of the most impressive film you see from a player. He has legit track speed, and once he gets into the open field, he is off to the races. The question I have for him is, could he be the best running back at the show? He has that much potential. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out my regular season highlights <br>211 car<br>2234 yds<br>10.6 yds per car<br>223.4 yds per game<br>21 TDS <a href="https://t.co/AXvM3wGJu9">https://t.co/AXvM3wGJu9</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1337962' first='Zayden' last='Burks'] (@Burks_Zayden6) <a href="https://twitter.com/Burks_Zayden6/status/1988627826551951476?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What questions do I want answered for the rest of the running backs?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1663713' first='Samuel' last='Rhye']- How explosive is he? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zakai Brake- As a 2029 prospect, how does he hold up against older prospects? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2073350' first='Joey' last='Ridolfi']- How will he stack up against the top running backs at the showcase? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2067821' first='Dominic' last='Savelloni']- How much can he improve his stock? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Timothy Fouche- How does he perform during individual practice time? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zylan Waltton- How will he stack up against other younger running backs in the 2029 class? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zayden Deitchman-How will he perform during the one-on-one competitions? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aaron Richards- What will his testing numbers look like? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2110552' first='Micah' last='Jeffries']- Can he be a stock riser after the showcase? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1313373' first='Xavier' last='Mayfield']- How explosive is he? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2111254' first='Alijah' last='Cook']- What will he run a 40-yard dash in? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2111202' first='[player_tooltip player_id='1221142' first='Gabriel' last='']' last='George']-How will he perform during one-on-one competitions? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
Marcus Brandon

Marcus Brandon

HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 195
POS RB/ATH
CLASS 2029
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Marcus
Brandon RB/ATH
Class
2029
Height
6'1"
Weight
195
HS
Bishop Ireton
|
VA
Who Has the Most to Gain? Pre-Event Questions I Want Answered, RB
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Dillan Wickham

Dillan Wickham

VA
RB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 180
POS RB
CLASS 2027
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Dillan
Wickham RB
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
180
HS
West Springfield
|
VA
Who Has the Most to Gain? Pre-Event Questions I Want Answered, RB
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School: West Springfield
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Sam Ahn

Sam Ahn

VA
RB/ATH
HEIGHT 5'7"
WEIGHT 180
POS RB/ATH
CLASS 2028
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Sam
Ahn RB/ATH
Class
2028
Height
5'7"
Weight
180
HS
Independence
|
VA
Who Has the Most to Gain? Pre-Event Questions I Want Answered, RB
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State: Virginia
School: Independence
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Zayden Deshaun Burks

Zayden Deshaun Burks

HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 188
POS RB/ATH
CLASS 2027
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Zayden
Deshaun Burks RB/ATH
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
188
HS
Skyline
|
VA
Who Has the Most to Gain? Pre-Event Questions I Want Answered, RB
Question: Could he be the best running back at the showcase? Zayden Deshaun Burks is an explosive, athletic...
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School: Skyline
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