PRZ Ranking Ramifications, Post Princeton Tiger Football Camp

<ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>2027 QB prospect out of Paradise Valley High School (AZ). Carries a 4.5 GPA and posted a 5.0-second 40-yard dash.</li> </ul>   Aarush Behera - Currently an unranked 2027 on our Arizona board. Would love to learn more about his measurables. One of several QBs present who performed very well despite the muggy Holiday Weekend conditions. Incredibly sharp and consistently accurate every time I spotted him throwing the football. This was a crowded quarterback group, yet Behera still managed to catch my eye based solely on how consistently he hit inside breaking routes. There are still areas to improve, of course, but I came away pleased with his overall performance during individuals and especially 1v1s. I have no say over the Arizona rankings, but I will send a note to the staff covering the state highlighting Behera's strong showing. The ranking criteria may simply be very strict in Arizona.     <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>6'2, 200-pound 2028 QB prospect. Carries a 4.0 GPA. Earned First Team All-League, First Team All-County, Second Team All-Region honors, and served as a team captain.</li> </ul>   Maddox Pinter - A currently unranked quarterback on our 2028 Ohio board. Back to back talented quarterbacks who are not yet represented on their respective sites. This is exactly why attending events to discover new names is so important. His size immediately stood out, and after looking further into Pinter, I found an impressive list of league accomplishments along with a strong GPA. I would circle Pinter's name as one of my top three quarterback performers from camp. I'm unsure what his recruiting buzz currently looks like, but this is the type of kid who can turn heads at camps like this, and that is exactly what he did. The ball jumps off his hand. Serious torque, natural throwing mechanics, an effortless release, and a consistently grounded base. He absolutely passed the eye test. I would immediately recommend him for consideration on the Ohio rankings, although I'm unsure where he stacks up against the rest of the class statewide. I'll check back in a month or two expecting to see him on the Ohio 2028 board.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MaddoxPinter18/status/2073909681194479667?s=20 </div></figure>     <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>5'10, 170-pound 2028 WR prospect out of Unity High School (IL). Carries a 3.6 GPA and owns a 74-inch wingspan.</li> </ul>   Beckham Brink - Currently unranked as a 2028 prospect out of Illinois. I wouldn't go as far as saying Brink's performance demands a post camp ranking update, but he is clearly worthy of both a profile and a spot on the Illinois watch list after making several impressive catches during 1v1s. The hands stand out most. His hand eye coordination and concentration are impressive. He will need to continue proving himself within Illinois before earning a ranking, but I could certainly see it happening over time.     <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>2028 ATH/RB/DB prospect out of The Linsly School (WV). Carries a 4.0 GPA, competes in wrestling and track, posted a 4.6-second 40-yard dash, and served as a team captain.</li> </ul>   Georgie Mamakos - I applaud our West Virginia staff for ranking this young man where they have. It made complete sense after watching him work in person. I love the DB/RB designation as Mamakos participated at both positions. His defensive back reps impressed me the most, making it easy to understand why he is already ranked among the top five defensive backs in West Virginia's 2028 class. The burst and stride length immediately stood out. After watching him work offensively, I honestly would have assumed he was an offensive player first and defensive back second because of how natural he looked with the football. With all of that said, I'm not sure this performance warrants a rankings boost because he is already appropriately ranked among his West Virginia peers.     <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>6'2, 275-pound 2027 IOL prospect out of Pine Creek High School. Carries a 3.81 GPA, earned First Team All-League and First Team Academic All-State honors, and is a two-year team captain.</li> </ul>   Jackson Minton - A Top 15 offensive lineman in Colorado and a Top 100 senior overall. That is a huge compliment from our Colorado staff. I had to do some digging after camp to figure out who the big man was because he looked too good in person not to already be on my radar. It made sense when I realized he was from Colorado. He projects inside at guard or center but still managed to win several reps while lined up outside against speed. Had Minton shown a quicker first step out of his stance, I think he could have been even more successful during 1v1s. Regardless, he passed the eye test and still won plenty of reps. He appears to be a legitimate Princeton target, especially after this performance. Here's hoping that relationship continues to grow. I wouldn't pound the table for him to move up the Colorado rankings because he is already ranked very well.     <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>6'1, 225-pound 2027 Defensive Tackle prospect. Carries a 3.8 GPA and competes in wrestling and discus.</li> </ul>   Mekhi Thelwell - Currently unranked on our Florida site. It is notoriously difficult to earn a ranking there. I have no say in that process, but this looked like a recruitable and rankable prospect in my eyes after camp. That is probably because I'm used to evaluating Northeast talent rather than Florida's depth. The 500th best prospect in Florida could easily be a Top 200 player in Pennsylvania. The talent pool really is that deep. With that said, I came away impressed with Thelwell's 1v1 performance, winning against several talented offensive linemen. He is quick laterally, agile for an interior player, and showed excellent limb strength. You could see his strikes move people. This is a powerful young man who could develop into a legitimate starter at the next level. Again, I can't speak for where he fits within Florida's rankings, but I made sure to create his profile for watch list consideration.     <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Prospect out of Loudoun Valley High School (VA). Carries a 4.46 weighted GPA and competes in football, rugby, and track & field.</li> </ul>   Arthur White - A Virginia prospect from a program I used to know well, Loudoun Valley High School. Glad to see my colleague Carl Frederick already has Arthur White ranked. A Top 250 overall prospect and Top 30 running back in Virginia's 2028 class. Running back versus linebacker 1v1s are never the easiest evaluation setting, but I could clearly see White's burst. His angles to beat linebackers and defensive backs in space were impressive. I could definitely see White working his way into the Top 200 if he continues developing. His frame is still a bit slight, so I hope he continues living in the weight room. I'll be interested to check back in a few months and see where his ranking sits.     <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>6'6, 305-pound 2028 OG/OT prospect out of St. Augustine Prep (NJ). Carries a 3.5 GPA and competes in wrestling.</li> </ul>   Brandon Randall - I always enjoy putting a face to a name. I wrote about Brandon Randall back in May, mentioning he looked like a future New Jersey ranking candidate. After seeing him work in person, I feel even more confident in that evaluation. This is a rankable 2028 prospect with breakout potential as long as the tape continues matching the projection. He stood out immediately. A legitimate 6'6", 300 pounds. Not a sloppy 300 either. Leaner and much more athletic than I originally expected. In my opinion, he was one of the top five offensive line performers at camp. I'll be making sure our New Jersey staff gets a note about him.     <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>6'0, 185-pound 2028 MLB/OLB prospect out of St. Vincent Pallotti High School (MD). Carries a 4.24 GPA.</li> </ul>   Ethan Gilmer - Currently an unranked 2028 out of Maryland. The competition level in Maryland is strong, so I'm not ready to say Gilmer absolutely deserves a ranking after Princeton, although it was still a solid performance. The least I could do was create his profile. Linebackers are often put in favorable situations during 1v1s, but I still liked Gilmer's ability to track down running backs and close in space. He looked every bit of his listed 6'0", 185 pounds. I'll make sure he lands on the Maryland watch list now that I've seen him firsthand.     <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>6'1, 185-pound 2028 QB prospect out of St. Francis High School. Carries a 4.5 GPA, posted a 4.6-second 40-yard dash, and competes in track & field.</li> </ul>   Alister Chan - Easily one of my favorite quarterback performers from the event. I looked him up immediately afterward and was surprised to see him unranked on our California site. California is loaded with talent, so I wasn't shocked for long. I'm also out of the loop on whether Chan has enough game tape to warrant a ranking. That said, he easily could have been my top quarterback performer at the event. I'll make sure our California staff knows about him. I also created his profile so he doesn't slip through the cracks. His deep ball accuracy was excellent. He consistently showed strong touch and depth perception, and threw his receivers open several times during 1v1s. He definitely left a lasting impression. We'll see if he can work his way onto the California 2028 rankings.     <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>5'9, 155-pound 2028 QB prospect out of South Shore High School (NY). Carries a 4.0 GPA.</li> </ul>   [player_tooltip player_id='2242438' first='Charles' last='Barnhart'] - I had a particular interest in prospects from New England, New Jersey, and New York, making Barnhart an easy name to follow as an unranked 2028 New York quarterback. I wouldn't say he earned a ranking based solely on this performance, but he absolutely earned both a profile and a note to our New York staff. Yes, his stature raises questions, but I loved the quick release, confidence, and compact build. New York isn't overloaded with talent, so a closer evaluation by the state staff could certainly earn him a future ranking.     <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>5'11, 185-pound 2027 RB/LB prospect out of Memorial High School (TX). Carries a 4.5 GPA, is an AP/Honor student, and competes in soccer.</li> </ul>   Jose Ramos - An unranked 2027 out of Texas. It is never easy to crack our Texas rankings regardless of production or tape because the competition level is simply that deep. I created a Texas profile for Ramos and listed him as a linebacker, although he primarily worked at running back during this event. He won plenty of 1v1 reps and looked like one of the better players in his position group during individuals. He moved smoothly through bag drills. He may have taken some linebacker reps during 1v1s, but I may have missed them. I still believe linebacker is where his long term future lies. His build fits the position, but he is athletic enough to continue getting looks at running back as well. I'm close with our Texas staff and have no problem sending this Frisco Memorial prospect their way for a closer look.     <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>5'11, 173-pound 2029 WR prospect out of Erasmus Hall High School (NY). Carries a 3.9 GPA, posted a 4.47-second 40-yard dash, and benches 235 pounds.</li> </ul>   A 2029 prospect and, I believe, the first onementioned in this article thus far. This camp was loaded with 2027s and 2028s, with Princeton primarily evaluating active recruiting targets. The Erasmus Hall standout from New York immediately caught my eye despite entering the event unranked. It was not a particularly deep wide receiver group, but Osayande still managed to separate himself from pass catchers who were much older and more experienced. This is one of the few instances where I can realistically see a prospect earning a ranking in the near future based on age and developmental upside alone. If he is already producing at this level as a rising sophomore, that is an excellent foundation. I'll let our New York staff take it from here, but this was a great first look.     <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>5'9.5, 154-pound 2028 DB prospect out of Monsignor Pace High School (FL).</li> </ul>   I was surprised to see this young man leave without an offer. He is a Florida 2028, which likely explains some of it, but he was easily one of the best overall performers at the event regardless of class or position. He looked a step ahead of nearly every defensive back in attendance. Coverage ability, hips, press technique, you name it. Collier looked more polished than several 2027 prospects. I'm sure programs still want to see verified speed in person because long speed matters at the position. Based strictly on camp performance, however, he was one of the best players there. He is currently unranked on our Florida site and does not yet have a profile, but I'll make sure he is represented on the watch list at the very least. Outstanding performance.     <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>5'11, 185-pound 2028 WR/RB prospect out of University School (OH). Carries a 3.75 GPA, posted a 4.61-second 40-yard dash, a 4.28-second pro shuttle, a 10'2" broad jump, and competes in track with PRs of 11.06 in the 100 meters and 22.53 in the 200 meters.</li> </ul>   An unranked 2028 RB/WR out of Ohio and the second Ohio prospect mentioned in this article. His performance alone does not demand an immediate ranking, but he absolutely earned consideration. His hands stood out throughout the day. I'm still unsure whether his long term future is at running back or wide receiver, but it is encouraging to see him comfortably work at both. His testing numbers initially grabbed my attention, which led me to watch him more closely throughout the day. He continued to impress. The hands remained consistent, he has a running back build, and moves like one. There is a bit of a slot back feel to his game. A profile has been created, and we'll see if he can work his way onto the Ohio 2028 rankings over time. I did not have the opportunity to study his tape yet. Solid performance overall.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/AsherWilmink/status/2073787199112220790?s=20 </div></figure>     <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>6'4, 300-pound 2027 OL prospect out of Bishop England High School (SC). Carries a 4.28 GPA, scored a 30 on the ACT, and is a member of the National Honor Society.</li> </ul>   Based on what I saw in person, I think Jake Olsen's current South Carolina ranking fits him well. I'm not sure he warrants a major jump or drop. Everything feels about right, and I mean that as a compliment. Massive tackle prospect with plenty of size and strength. A legitimate 6'4 from what I could tell. Strong GPA as well. It makes sense why a program like Princeton would be intrigued by his long term potential. He could have won a few more reps during 1v1s, but overall it was a solid performance. I was happy to look him up afterward and see him ranked as a Top 300 senior on our South Carolina site. It feels like the right spot.     <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>6'1, 240-pound 2029 DL/LB prospect out of Suffield Academy. Carries a 3.6 GPA and posted a 1.85-second 10-yard dash.</li> </ul>   Currently ranked as one of the more promising 2029 prospects in New England. Since I'll be taking over the New England rankings, this was a perfect opportunity to finally evaluate Reese in person after being away from the region for so long. He is already ranked inside the Top 50, and the listed measurables certainly check out. He won a good number of defensive line reps throughout the day. What intrigued me most was the combination of size and athleticism. At times he almost looks like a linebacker with enough strength and power to consistently win in the trenches. Most defensive linemen are easy to label. Reese is athletic enough to avoid being pigeonholed into one mold. Excited to cover him moving forward.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CheechReese/status/2073978511698583622?s=20 </div></figure>     <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>6'1, 195-pound 2028 QB prospect out of St. John Paul the Great Catholic High School (VA).</li> </ul>   Luke Adams - Currently sits on our Virginia 2028 watch list, so no profile creation was needed. Previously attended Stafford High School and is now at St. John Paul the Great Catholic. He was especially efficient during the red zone portion of 1v1s and turned in one of my five favorite quarterback performances of the day. Adams consistently threw with timing, accuracy, and confidence while making quick decisions throughout the session. He looked comfortable operating in tight windows and delivered the football with consistency. A jump from the watch list to the rankings feels imminent. I remember how tight QB grades used to get when ranking QBs in VA, so Adams is going to have to stack up well against competition, I bet he will.     <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>6'1, 285-pound 2028 OL/DL prospect out of Bullis School (MD). Carries a 3.7 GPA and earned All-County and All-Region honors.</li> </ul>   Sebastian Wright - Ranked far too low, a miss on our Maryland end that will get corrected. A 2027 prospect who continues to stack Ivy League offers, Wright is now at Bullis after previously attending Flowers. An immediate rankings bump feels inevitable based on recruiting alone. I was surprised to see him sitting outside the Top 300. A jump of more than 200 spots could very well be in his future, although I do not handle the Maryland rankings. Congratulations to Wright on earning his Princeton offer following camp.     <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>6'4, 245-pound 2028 DE/MLB prospect out of Lawrence Academy (MA). Carries a 3.7 GPA and competes in football, hockey, and baseball.</li> </ul>   Liam Eder Linell - I love where he currently sits on our New England rankings, and honestly, he may deserve another bump. Currently ranked inside the Top 100 overall and Top 10 at his position among New England's 2028 class. This is an offerable prospect today. I would not be surprised if several Ivy League programs are already preparing serious offers. The size is real. He looks more like a power forward than a traditional edge prospect. As he continues transitioning from linebacker to edge on our site, I could easily see another jump in the rankings. One of my five favorite overall performers from the event.     <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>6'3, 195-pound 2028 WR/S prospect out of Woodberry Forest School (VA). Carries a 4.03 GPA and competes in basketball.</li> </ul>   Nyrobi Johnson - An unranked 2028 out of Woodberry Forest in Virginia. This is a prospect who immediately demands further ranking consideration. A legitimate 6'3 WR/DB who picked up a Princeton offer following camp. Congratulations to Johnson on the offer. Further evaluation from our Virginia staff will come in time.     <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>5'10, 170-pound 2028 Safety/RB prospect out of West Morris Central High School (NJ). Carries a 4.033 GPA.</li> </ul>   Jonathan Cabarle - An unranked 2028 out of New Jersey. After digging into Cabarle a bit as a prospect close to home, I can see why he's currently unranked. I'm not sure his performance alone demands an immediate rankings change either. This is still a relatively new name who will have to earn a future ranking with strong tape this fall at West Morris Central. If the production matches the ability, he'll get his turn. This camp was a great opportunity to discover a new prospect worthy of our New Jersey watch list, and a profile has now been created.     <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>6'0, 195-pound 2027 QB prospect out of Saint Ignatius High School (OH). Carries a 4.11 GPA, competes in baseball as a catcher, and served as a team captain.</li> </ul>   An unranked 2027 quarterback out of Saint Ignatius High School in Ohio. Started a handful of games last season and is another Ohio prospect I was surprised to see without a Prep Redzone profile. I'll make sure Donovan, along with the other Ohio prospects from this article, gets in front of our Ohio staff. I'm not saying an immediate rankings change is necessary, but I will say Donovan was firmly in my group of three to five quarterbacks who stood out the most. This event was loaded with quarterback talent, something you do not see very often, and Donovan helped make it that way. His arm was lively, the accuracy was sharp, and everything looked mature and efficient. There was no wasted movement. He got the snap and let it rip. I'll be digging further into why he is currently unranked despite having varsity tape. Great overall performance.     <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>6'2, 200-pound QB prospect out of Fairfield Prep (CT). Carries a 3.6 GPA, competes in track & field, posted an 8'10.5" broad jump, a 4.2-second 5-10-5 shuttle, and a 19'4" long jump.</li> </ul>   An unranked 2027 out of New England. It is tough to imagine a prospect with this much talent slipping through the cracks. I'll be taking over Prep Redzone New England, so this was perfect timing to discover a name like Lopez. Fantastic build, great confidence, and a true striker of the football. Plenty of velocity and power behind every throw. He looked like a college ready prospect. I'll pump the brakes on that statement because I mean it strictly from a physical and talent standpoint. I have not watched enough tape or completed a full evaluation yet, but I have a hard time believing Lopez will not land on our next 2027 New England rankings update. Excited to get him established on our site. Long overdue.     <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>6'1, 2030 TE/DL prospect out of Battle Ground Academy (TN).</li> </ul>   Great to get an early look at a 2030 prospect, although Mbanu is stationed well outside the Northeast, so I have little say regarding his future ranking on our Tennessee site. That said, this is a big body who was difficult to match up with throughout the event. It was exciting to learn he is only an incoming freshman because he already looks advanced as an EDGE/TE prospect. I made a profile for the Battle Ground 2030 standout. There was already a little buzz surrounding Mbanu because of both his age and talent level. As a tight end, linebackers simply could not handle him physically. Mbanu was toying with a few 2027 and 2028 defenders. I do not want to overreact, but this was an outstanding showing from a 2030 competing against much older prospects. I'll gladly vouch for him in the short term and look forward to watching his development over the coming years.     <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>5'9, 240-pound 2029 Center prospect out of Hays High School. Carries a 4.3 GPA, benches 265 pounds, and squats 405 pounds.</li> </ul>   An unranked 2029 center out of Texas. He still has plenty of development ahead before warranting a ranking, but a profile has been created for future consideration. I applaud him for showing up and competing against prospects who were both older and physically stronger. This was a valuable opportunity to learn from an outstanding coaching staff and from the players around him about what it takes to compete at the Ivy League level. Valdez still managed to hold his own against interior quickness and athleticism. He is clearly a hard working young man who takes pride in his craft. I'm excited to see where he lands on our Texas site over the next few years.     <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>5'11, 170-pound 2028 DB/WR prospect out of Millard West High School (NE). Carries a 4.0 GPA, scored a 23 on the PACT and an 1168 on the PSAT, earned Honorable Mention All-Metro honors, and competes in baseball and basketball.</li> </ul>   I had heard rumors that a prospect from Nebraska would be attending, but I had no idea how highly regarded KJ Fox already was until I looked him up and saw he was ranked inside the Top 100 on our Nebraska 2028 board. It made complete sense after watching him dominate this event. Fox and Khynar Collier were the two defensive backs who controlled camp from start to finish. Pesky, physical, excellent with his hands, and always knew when to attack the receiver versus when to locate the football. Outstanding ball skills. He came away with two or three interceptions and was extremely attentive to the coaching throughout the day. This was an exemplary camp performance from both a talent and maturity standpoint. As someone who primarily covers Pennsylvania, I walked away extremely impressed with Fox's long term potential. Normally when a prospect is already ranked this highly, I don't see much room for movement. While I am not involved with Nebraska's rankings, I could certainly see a future where Fox climbs even higher. Great work.     <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>6'2, 235-pound 2028 DE/EDGE prospect out of Freehold Township High School (NJ). Owns a 6'5" wingspan.</li> </ul>   Daniel Rodriguez - A prospect brand new to our New Jersey site and a kid who is also new to Twitter, making this a fresh name across the board. I would not recommend a ranking based solely on one camp performance, as I would like to learn much more about his background before placing him among New Jersey's talented 2028 class. The size and athletic potential are there and certainly warrant profile creation. I want to learn more. Individuals and 1v1s were a great start, but there is still plenty left to evaluate. I'll leave the final call to our New Jersey staff as they continue evaluating him for a potential future ranking.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DanielRod2028/status/2073944561970258405?s=20 </div></figure>