Smoky Mountain Summit Day One 14U MVP Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>14U teams are competing for their ticket to the PRZ 7v7 National Championship, and have shown out during day one of pool play at the Smoky Mountain Summit in Gatlinburg, TN! We'll cover all of our Top Performers over the next few days, but here are some of the best of the best MVP Performers from day one of the loaded 14U group on Saturday!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Johnnie Rollins","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2410","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Team Grind Hard","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69e27ef0976ef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2029 WR/DB Johnnie Rollins put together one of the most impressive performances of the day, showing why he's such a problem on both sides of the ball. The Team Grind Hard standout played with elite burst and confidence, creating easy separation at receiver and then turning around and locking things down in coverage. Rollins' speed and twitch jump off the field, and once the ball is in his hands he becomes a threat to score every time. What really stands out is his natural playmaking feel, whether he's tracking the ball in the air or reacting as a defender. In a loaded 14U group, Rollins looked like the top overall performer and made his presence felt every time he stepped on the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1720156"],"_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-69e27ef097403"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2030 QB [player_tooltip player_id='2112089' first='Marshall' last='Manning'] continues to look like one of the most polished young quarterbacks on the circuit, and Saturday was just another example. The Tennessee Brigade quarterback came out firing in pool play, attacking defenses vertically and showing the confidence to push the ball down the field with precision. Manning's timing with his receivers really stood out, a clear sign of the chemistry built through consistent reps together this off-season, and it allowed him to throw with anticipation and timing well beyond his age. With his natural feel for the position and that strong football family pedigree, Manning once again proved why he's a top QB name to know in the country and a big reason his squad will be a tough out on Championship Sunday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2172742"],"_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-69e27ef0974de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2032 QB [player_tooltip player_id='2172742' first='Cash' last='Ireland'] was one of the biggest eye-openers of the day, especially considering he's a 6th grader competing up in the 14U group. The Team Grind Hard quarterback showed advanced traits for his age, spinning a clean, tight ball with a smooth, natural delivery. He was consistently on target and looked comfortable working through reads, which speaks to how sound he already is mechanically. There's a lot of upside here, and if this is what Ireland looks like right now, his future is going to be a fun one to follow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"EJ Barney","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2410","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Charles Johnson (KY)","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69e27ef097645"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2029 WR EJ Barney looked like a matchup problem from the moment he stepped on the field on Saturday during pool play. The Charles Johnson wideout brings a long, athletic frame that stands out in the 14U group, and he knows how to use it. With his wide catch radius and ability to track the ball downfield, Barney was a constant deep threat and repeatedly got behind the defense. Corners had a hard time matching his size and stride, and once he gained a step, it was over. There's a ton of upside here, and performances like this show just how much upside he has as a young prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1857226"],"_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-69e412617d960"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2029 WR/DB [player_tooltip player_id='1857226' first='Malakai' last='Frame'] set the tone defensively and looked like the top corner in the 14U group on Saturday. The Team Grind Hard standout played with edge and confidence, showing excellent closing speed and the willingness to attack the ball in the air. He stayed glued in coverage, using his twitch and athleticism to mirror receivers and make life difficult all day for quarterbacks and receivers, which led to multiple pass breakups and takeaways. Frame even flipped over to offense and made plays at receiver, but his natural feel at corner is what really separates him. This is a true lockdown-type defender with playmaking ability to match.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->