PSR Big Camp Series: Running Back Session Pt. 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Saturday, May 16 I was graciously invited back for (at least) the fourth year in a row by <a href="https://x.com/ScoutNickp">Coach Nick Pennisi</a>, as he hosted his annual PSR Big Showcase. As usual, Pennisi's event has become the premier privately ran camp in the state. My reasoning and justification for this is simple: PSR Big Camps offers maximum exposure for prospects by offering staggered, sequential competition opportunities for aspiring athletes in front of the largest crowd of college coaches, Mega Camps withstanding.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Due to an unfortunately scheduling conflict because of a date change, I regrettably missed the vast majority of the quarterback, receiver, and defensive back session. As such, I only have limited notes on those position groups. However, I was present for the duration of the lineman and running back vs. linebacker segment of the event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are my notes from this event, for the position groups referenced in the subject line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Be sure to follow me on&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/BrendanScoutsNJ">Twitter</a>&nbsp;for the latest New Jersey high school football prospect news and not miss a beat!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["894984"],"_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-6a23014028f29"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A top 50 prospect in New Jersey's class of 2028 is [player_tooltip player_id='894984' first='Gavin' last='Sblendorio']. Sblendorio, who appears now destined for DePaul, showed flashes of promise. There was a distinct, visual difference when Sblendorio would cut when his pad level was good and not-so-good. Staying low will help him change direction with ease. Lastly, ladder work will help improve his feet, moving them more quickly and getting them up right to avoid danger.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1939970"],"_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-6a23014028f94"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Leading Hoboken to their best season in at least two decades, [player_tooltip player_id='1939970' first='Devin' last='McMillan'] is looking to replicate and build upon the 2025 season's success. I thought that McMillan did run a little high; however, he seems to always prioritize protecting the ball. At moments he also false stepped, but perhaps this is a way for him to allow time for blocks to develop in front of him?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2044297"],"_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-6a23014028fdd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ranked as a linebacker, [player_tooltip player_id='2044297' first='Jaiden' last='Drake-Murray'] was absolutely jacked. Running behind his pads well, he was particularly fluid with his cuts. I also noted that he will drop/dip his shoulder at moments to lower his contactable surface and uses fakes fairly well. One area for Drake-Murray to be more cognizant of is how he carries the ball. It ought to be high and tight; whereas right now it is low and away.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The back in jersey #54 was not listed on the roster; however, I had some notes on him. This prospect did a great job of using his hands to catch the ball as a threat out of the backfield. Additionally, #54 made tight movements when going down hill. His movements where not round.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">PSR Big Camp Series Coverage</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/05/psr-big-camp-series-quarterback-receiver-d-backs-session-pt-1">Quarterback, Receiver, D-Backs Session Pt. 1</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/06/psr-big-camp-series-defensive-line-session-pt-1">PSR Big Camp Series: Defensive Line Session Pt. 1</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/06/psr-big-camp-series-defensive-line-session-pt-2">PSR Big Camp Series: Defensive Line Session Pt. 2</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/06/psr-big-camp-series-linebacker-session-pt-1">PSR Big Camp Series: Linebacker Session Pt. 1</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/06/psr-big-camp-series-offensive-line-session-pt-1">PSR Big Camp Series: Offensive Line Session Pt. 1</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/06/psr-big-camp-series-offensive-line-session-pt-2">PSR Big Camp Series: Offensive Line Session Pt. 2</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/06/psr-big-camp-series-running-back-session-pt-1">PSR Big Camp Series: Running Back Session Pt. 1</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/06/psr-big-camp-series-running-back-session-pt-2">PSR Big Camp Series: Running Back Session Pt. 2</a><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->