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<p>Saturday was the only day I was able to record, but that was more than enough to see what Gridiron Elite's 14U group was working with. The video below shows their offensive reps from pool play, and they had plenty to put on film. Shoutout to the entire Gridiron Elite program for coming through and competing across all age levels. Every team showed up ready, and that kind of presence matters at events like this.</p>
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<p>When it comes to the 14U squad specifically, two names kept popping up all day: Jalen Wallace and Ardarian Boston. Both were clearly among the top receivers in their age group, consistently creating separation and finishing plays. Wallace especially stuck with me. On the ride home, he was one of the first players I found myself replaying in my head. It felt like he was attached to every big moment on Saturday, stacking defensive backs vertically, high-pointing the football, and turning routine reps into highlight clips. You could argue he pulled in more eye-catching plays than anyone during pool play. Pair that with Boston's steady production and ability to win in space, and it's easy to see why this offense was as dangerous as it was.</p>
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<p>Grayson DeSoto was the young man throwing the pill for Gridiron Elite. His presence, attitude and confidence drew my attention and ultimately led to me to stay and watch 2-3 games out of Gridiron Elite, which in turned had me name DeSoto, Wallace, and Boston Day One Top Performers. Love the chemistry and trust displayed between DeSoto and his receivers, specifically inside the ten yard line. Fade/1v1 balls where only his guy could get the football, great accuracy in the red zone. </p>
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