PRZ New England Linebackers and Runningbacks Honorable Mentions

The Prep Redzone New England Stock-Up Showcase took place on February 7, 2026, in Connecticut. The event featured many talented athletes. These athletes participated in athletic combine drills. They competed at an elevated skill level. Coaches and PRZ scouts present at the event worked together. In this report, I will highlight the Honorable Mentions from both linebacker and running back groups who impressed coaches and scouts.    While watching [player_tooltip player_id='2066004' first='Joseph' last='Pieksza'] during the combine setting, what stood out to me was how quickly he processed what he was being asked to do. In movement and read-based drills, he consistently showed fast recognition and decisiveness. He triggered downhill efficiently, stayed square through his movements, and attacked gaps with controlled urgency, which made his play speed stand out even without contact.   Pieksza moved with confidence and purpose throughout the workout. His transitions were clean, and he finished drills with strong body control and balance. Even in a non-contact environment, his instincts and decisiveness were evident, and those traits translated well across multiple drill settings.     [player_tooltip player_id='1586824' first='Will' last='Adams'] immediately stood out to me from a physical standpoint. He's a big, powerful-built running back, and even in a non-contact setting, his frame and movement skills were noticeable. In agility and movement drills, he showed impressive cuts for a back of his size and demonstrated good vision when navigating through drill progressions.   What makes Adams especially intriguing is his age. As a 2029 prospect, his developmental upside is significant. He moved well for a younger athlete and didn't look overwhelmed at any point during the workout. Watching him perform, it was clear he has a strong foundation to build on as he continues to mature physically and technically.     [player_tooltip player_id='1001608' first='Owen' last='Muldoon'] impressed me with how well he read drills and reacted to instructions in real time. His football IQ showed up through his quick processing, clean transitions, and ability to stay in position throughout lateral movement drills. He covered ground efficiently and maintained good balance and posture.   What stood out most was his consistency. He moved smoothly, rarely wasted steps, and stayed controlled in space. In a combine environment that emphasizes movement and awareness, Owen showed he understands how to play within structure and execute assignments cleanly.     [player_tooltip player_id='1650655' first='Brandon' last='Andoh'] was one of the more dynamic movers I evaluated at the combine. His speed and change of direction stood out immediately, especially during agility drills. He displayed some of the quickest and sharpest cuts out of the entire group, consistently accelerating in and out of breaks with ease.   What I liked most was how fluid everything looked. His movements were natural and efficient, without extra steps or hesitation. Even without contact, his explosiveness and elusiveness were evident, and his skill set translated well to drills that required sudden direction changes and body control.     [player_tooltip player_id='1515781' first='Davi' last='Magalhaes'] showed strong overall awareness throughout the combine. He demonstrated above-average play recognition in movement and coverage-based drills and looked comfortable operating in space. When asked to mirror or carry receivers, he moved fluidly and maintained good positioning.   What stood out was his versatility. He transitioned well between coverage responsibilities and downhill movement drills, showing good balance and coordination. Even in a non-contact setting, his instincts and understanding of linebacker responsibilities were clear, making him a well-rounded defensive prospect.

The Prep Redzone New England Stock-Up Showcase took place on February 7, 2026, in Connecticut. The event featured many talented athletes. These athletes participated in athletic combine drills. They competed at an elevated skill level. Coaches and PRZ scouts present at the event worked together. In this report, I will highlight the Honorable Mentions from both linebacker and running back groups who impressed coaches and scouts.