PRZMD Team Preview: Elkton Golden Elks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 RECAP</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Final Record: 11-1, Lost 32-16 to Dunbar in the MPSSAA Class 2A/1A state playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key losses</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Owen McBride (QB), Shawn Dickerson (OL), Chris Pollard (OL), Ira Yates Jr. (DL), Damonte Brooks (DB), Jamir Crawford (RB), Gregory Benson (LB)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 Schedule (HOME GAMES IN BOLD)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>September 4th: Patterson Mill</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>September 11th @ Harford Technical</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>September 18th @ Bel Air</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>September 25th Rising Sun</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>October 2nd @ North East</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>October 9th @ Bohemia Manor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>October 15th: Perryville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>October 23rd: SEED</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1631756"],"_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-6a524759990d9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Yates made 32 total tackles (eight solo) during the 2025 season. Offensively, he led the team in receiving with 32 catches for 656 yards (20.5 yards per catch) and 10 touchdowns. That's impressive from a production standpoint, with one touchdown catch almost every three catches. Yates received an offer from Division II school Lincoln University on June 18th. A big part of his impressive ypc. average is his ability to transition make people miss in the open field and get those extra yards after the catch. Not a burner, but he's a smooth route runner who doesn't go down easily after contact. Showcased the ability to complete catches despite heavy contact and traffic last season. Can easily see him catching at least 45-plus passes this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2245779,"_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-6a52475999176"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Moore was third on the team in total tackles last season with 62 (22 solo, 12 tackles for a loss) and sacked the quarterback five times. At 6-4, 195-pounds, he's on the lean side for an edge prospect, but is an impact player for Elkton's defense. He covers a lot of ground with his stride when he comes off the edge and runs down quarterbacks and running backs from behind with ease. I'm truly impressed with his quickness off the ball and his closing speed as well. At his size, he's truly hard to block and does a great job of setting the edge. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2245781,"_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-6a524759991e4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hickman led the team in tackles last season with 90 (26 solo), sacked the quarterback 2.5 times, and recovered three fumbles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Other prospects to watch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2246480,"_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-6a540d2ed71ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Last season, Cleveland made 46 total tackles (12 solo). intercepted two passes and broke up two others last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2246482,"_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-6a540d2ed725d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hall made 43 total tackles (21 solo) in nine games last season. Based on the film I watched, he's very active against the run game, making stops on the perimeter. Got a brief glimpse of him in both man and zone coverage in his highlights. First 3-5 games of the season will be very important for his recruitment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He recently competed at Seton Hill's prospect camp on July 11th.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">DB|Class of 27|6'1 185lbs <a href="https://x.com/Coach_JBurrell?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_JBurrell</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachFrantl?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachFrantl</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachPonzoEHS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachPonzoEHS</a> <a href="https://x.com/coachjacck?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachjacck</a> <br>Had a great time competing at <a href="https://x.com/SHU_FBALL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SHU_FBALL</a> thank you for the opportunity! <a href="https://t.co/2RxXfICxbA">pic.twitter.com/2RxXfICxbA</a></p>&mdash; Legend Hall (@11egend_) <a href="https://x.com/11egend_/status/2075976720650244213?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 11, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2246483,"_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-6a540d2ed72de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jefferson plays on both sides of the line for Elkton, but he'll be at the offensive tackle position at the next level. He clearly passes the eye test from a physical standpoint. If he wants to attract those Division I-level offers, Jefferson will have to show he can be very dominant (preferably in those first 3-5 games). Don't get me wrong, he gets the job done, pancakes, effective use of his long arms, solid footwork, etc. But I think there's another notch that he can take it up to. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lincoln University offered him after he attended a prospect camp back on June 21st. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2246486,"_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-6a540d2ed7359"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vasquez caught 28 passes for 361 yards (13.4 yards per catch) and four touchdowns last season. With the graduation of Zyaire Tate, he's in line to be the top No. 2 option in 2026. He's a versatile receiver who can make things happen from all receiver positions. Perfect slot receiver prospect, if you ask me. He gets out of his breaks quickly and has a nice burst of speed when he comes off the line of scrimmage. It'll be interesting to see how creative Elkton is in getting the football into his hands. I think Vasquez's short-area quickness makes him a hard cover, and with more opportunities, he'll be able to show he's a playmaker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->