Pa Classic Preview: Swag 13u

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Swag is a squad I became familiar with at last year's Pennsylvania 7v7. With a lot of representation from NJ, I had to stay around to see what our state had to offer. Frankly, I was thoroughly impressed with the performance they put on. With a fully reloaded 13u unit heading back down to PA, I had to get a preview out to see which players have the potential to put on a show. This is one of the first teams I will be covering that I don't know too much about, so each prospect is entering this weekend with a blank slate and an opportunity to set the standard for themselves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2163164' first='Aiden' last='Lombardi-Nunez'] ATH 2031</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aiden is a local to the 7v7 (Downington), so you know he is going to be balling out for his hometown. Listed as a WR, RB, and DE, Aiden is a versatile athlete that should see plenty of reps on both sides of the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2163165' first='Brock' last='Deloplaine'] ATH 2030</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brock is another prospect I am excited to see on the field. 5'10" and listed as an athlete, Brock is one of the few 2030 players on the roster, which will bring them more experience and game situation recognition. I am excited to see where Brock will play from on defense since he seems to have the size and dimensions to be a presence as a linebacker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1590624' first='Romeer' last='Rattliff'] ATH 2031</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Romeer is the only player on Swag 13u that I have seen live in action at previous Prep Redzone Next events. In 2025 he walked with MVP honors as an RB and as a Top Performer in 2024. He left a lasting impression in two years ago, coming out of the camp as the most highly praised RB even though he was one of the youngest in the bunch at the time. My notes from 2024 highlight how lightning quick Romeer was at the event and how shifty he was in space. It was a task for defenders to keep up with him in space, often leading defenders stunned in place. Romeer is going to get a ton of looks I am sure from his QB this weekend, and I expect to see that foot work on full display when he faces off with a DB in the open field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brady Wine ATH 2030</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another player that doesn't have a history yet on Prep Redzone, but hopefully can earn a reputation after this weekend's performance at the PA Classic. Standing just under 6' tall, I anticipate Brady to play the pylon role for his offense, getting looks whenever they enter the red zone and need the height advantage in the back of the end zone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Garrison Pope ATH 2030</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Garrison is the other tall, lengthy receiver that has the potential to be a mismatch for defenders. With size like that at his age, Garrison can snag the ball out of the air, preventing the DB from having a chance at it. I expect to see him streaking down the sideline and the QB targeting him with high, lofty 50/50 balls.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->