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<p>On Saturday, June 27, 2026 Prep Redzone Next was back-in-action in Jackson, New Jersey, as they hosted "The Rize." A double-session prospect showcase, this event drew middle school prospects from all across the country to see how they stacked up against their national counterparts. Each prospect was personally hand-selected by middle school guru <a href="https://x.com/AlPopsFootball">Al Pops</a> to compete and attend.</p>
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<p>As per usual, I attended and report to you my positional notes for the position group referenced in the title of this article. My evaluations are through the lens of a high school coach and talent evaluator.</p>
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<p>Be sure to follow me on <a href="https://x.com/BrendanScoutsNJ">Twitter</a> for the latest New Jersey high school football prospect news and not miss a beat!</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">The first tight end to make an appearance on my coverage is Deacon Fleury. I really liked the fact that Fleury knows what he is and is not forcing it to become a receiver. This level-headed approach will enable him to develop as he should, as he grows into his 6'4", 200lb frame entering high school. I only got a mere glimpse at Fleury once it seems this event. I thought that he must find a way to become a hair bit quicker when he comes out of his route, at the top of it. Doing so will create more separation and make catches easier. That said, I thought the group of linebackers who attended were exceptional.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Back for an encore at the same location he won offensive MVP at a regional event some months prior, St. Anthony's out of Long Island might have their next vertical threat in Luke Maurino. Despite being nearly 200lbs, Maurino is not heavy-footed and converts his mass into force, getting over the top well. I remarked that he tracks the ball deep extremely well.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Based on the litany of college offers already in-hand, Kevin Roig has the immense potential to become a big-time player. Not exactly a football hot bed, the New Hampshire native showed to be a hard route runner, who does so behind his pads. An area to improve might be how he uses his landmarks when route running and sharpening up his cuts. That withstanding, I was most impressed with his rare combination of speed and power that he generates when running</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">A more slightly built receiver, [player_tooltip player_id='1562565' first='Jeremiah' last='Hardison'] is a prospect that has winning in his DNA. Fresh off being crowned a National Champion at Prep Redzone's 7v7 circuit, Hardison is taking his winning ways to back-to-back defending state champ in Winslow. What Winslow is getting in Hardison is a deep threat. I was in awe in how he tracked the ball so well deep. Moreover, Hardison was absolutely exceptional when using his hands.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Rize Event Coverage</h2>
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<p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/06/the-rize-scouting-notebook-on-defensive-line-part-1">Defensive Line, Part 1</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/07/the-rize-scouting-notebook-on-offensive-line-part-1">Offensive Line, Part 1</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/06/the-rize-scouting-notebook-on-quarterbacks-part-1">Quarterbacks, Part 1</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/07/the-rize-scouting-notebook-on-receivers-part-1">Receivers, Part 1</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/07/the-rize-scouting-notebook-on-running-backs-part-1">Running Backs, Part 1</a></p>
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On Saturday, June 27, 2026 Prep Redzone Next was back-in-action in Jackson, New Jersey, as they hosted "The Rize." A double-session prospect showcase, this event drew middle school prospects from all across the country to see how they stacked up against their national counterparts. Each prospect was personally hand-selected by middle school guru Al Pops to compete and attend.
As per usual, I attended and report to you my positional notes for the position group referenced in the title of this article. My evaluations are through the lens of a high school coach and talent evaluator.
Be sure to follow me on Twitter for the latest New Jersey high school football prospect news and not miss a beat!
The first tight end to make an appearance on my coverage is Deacon Fleury. I really liked the fact that Fleury knows what he is and is not forcing it to become a receiver. This level-headed approach will enable him to develop as he should, as he grows into his 6'4", 200lb frame entering high school. I only got a mere glimpse at Fleury once it seems this event. I thought that he must find a way to become a hair bit quicker when he comes out of his route, at the top of it. Doing so will create more separation and make catches easier. That said, I thought the group of linebackers who attended were exceptional.
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Back for an encore at the same location he won offensive MVP at a regional event some months prior, St. Anthony's out of Long Island might have their next vertical threat in Luke Maurino. Despite being nearly 200lbs, Maurino is not heavy-footed and converts his mass into force, getting over the top well. I remarked that he tracks the ball deep extremely well.
Evaluations are normally subscriber-only but when an athlete subscribes, theirs becomes free for all readers.
Subscribing doesn't change who the Scout covers, it changes who gets to see it.
Based on the litany of college offers already in-hand, Kevin Roig has the immense potential to become a big-time player. Not exactly a football hot bed, the New Hampshire native showed to be a hard route runner, who does so behind his pads. An area to improve might be how he uses his landmarks when route running and sharpening up his cuts. That withstanding, I was most impressed with his rare combination of speed and power that he generates when running
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A more slightly built receiver, Jeremiah HardisonJeremiahHardison
5'10" | 142.5 lbs | DB/WR
Winslow | 2030 NJ
is a prospect that has winning in his DNA. Fresh off being crowned a National Champion at Prep Redzone's 7v7 circuit, Hardison is taking his winning ways to back-to-back defending state champ in Winslow. What Winslow is getting in Hardison is a deep threat. I was in awe in how he tracked the ball so well deep. Moreover, Hardison was absolutely exceptional when using his hands.
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Jeremiah
Hardison
5'10" | 142.5 lbs | DB/WR
Winslow | 2030
NJ
is a prospect that has winning in his DNA. Fresh off being crowned a National Champion at Prep Redzone's 7v7 circuit, Hardison is taking his winning ways to back-to-back defending state champ in Winslow. What Winslow is getting in Hardison is a deep threat. I was in awe in how he tracked the ball so well deep. Moreover, Hardison was absolutely exceptional when using his hands.
