Ishmael Palmer
Ishmael Palmer
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Vic Castillo | Prep Redzone Scout
A top-five performer. To be fair to all the LBs in attendance, Palmer is a tough guard for DBs in space, let alone much bigger backers. Palmer was a WR who missed our first session, yet stayed late to perform with backs during the event’s second session.
A get-open-in-a-phone-booth type of athlete, it’s likely Palmer would have made 1st-session DBs look silly just as he did backers. Not sure there was one rep lost on Palmer’s end. A fantastic weapon in spread looks, having Palmer work without a line, without much physical push-back, it was like stealing candy from a baby. Ish Palmer had his way at this event, he was also second in line to be named RB MVP. Positional difference made me lean toward Gowans, yet the Bishop McDevitt three-sport athlete has done enough in front of me this offseason to warrant a ranking. Excited to represent him among his senior peers.
9’1 broad for a 5’6 prospect. 4.55 40-yard dash.
Here’s how Ishmael was moving yesterday. 👀 tough ask to keep him handled in space. @IshmaelPalmer2 https://t.co/2YV4GCOI7n pic.twitter.com/SfopAe1OhU
— VicCastilloPRZ (@PRZVicCastillo) May 11, 2025
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Read EvaluationPat Weider | Prep Redzone Scout
Ishmael Palmer, I already wrote about for the top District 3 prospects, but I wanted to mention him here as well. He ran a 4.5 40-yard dash, which is blazing fast. Then you add in his 9’1 broad jump, and you see his explosion. He also got a 4.53 in the shuttle time, which is a good time as well. Then you watch him work out in the one-on-ones, and you see how much of a great athlete he is.
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Read EvaluationPat Weider | Prep Redzone Scout
Ishmael Palmer is a difference-maker at receiver and running back. His ability to make defenders miss in space was impressive at the Showcase. When he got to the one-on-one phase of the showcase, he put on a show. Nobody could stay near him as he beat every defender. His quickness is insane as he can catch a short pass and make defenders miss. Palmer was a standout at the showcase as he constantly showed his athleticism, speed, and quickness.
Had to go out of the backfield because I had to miss the wr session but I hade a great time and balled out regardless of being out of position sometimes you have to do what you have to do thank you @PRZPAvic @footballcoach79 @PrepRedzonePA https://t.co/ueuvhALGd5
— Ishmael Palmer (@IshmaelPalmer2) May 11, 2025
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