Warren Academy Top Prospects Showcase: Underclassmen To Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Some of the best high school talents showed up and showed out last weekend out near Chalco Hills for the Warren Academy Showcase. I had my sights set on the class of 2025/2026 prospects and I am going to cover some young men that I am excited to watch develop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["488101"],"_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_0_evaluation":"u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/jujuthejetu0022u003ehttps://twitter.com/jujuthejetu003c/au003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003e-Quick feet and decisive with the ball. Hits holes quick and is shifty past the first level.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e-Work ethic is top notch. I have seen workout videos from Allen for over two years and he works extremely hard at his craft.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e-Allen has breakaway speed that he continues to mold, running track during the spring.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e-Combined skillset with give the Thunderbirds another back to use like LJ Johnson.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu0026nbsp;u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003ca href=u0022https://iframe%20src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18001641/637429bc3dec7a03544a0bdd'%20width='640'%20height='360'%20frameborder='0'%20allowfullscreen/iframeu0022u003eu003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18001641/637429bc3dec7a03544a0bddu0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreen=u0022allowfullscreenu0022u003eu003c/iframeu003eu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["319538"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/GriffinGoldman1u0022u003ehttps://twitter.com/GriffinGoldman1u003c/au003ernrn-Quick off the snap and moves well for his size. As he continues to work on his strength, will create a solid pocket for any quarterback.rnrn-Goldman has good technique, getting under his opponents with hands inside the shoulders.rnrn-Gretna's ability to develop should make Goldman a prospect to keep an eye on.rnrnrnrnu003ca href=u0022https://iframe%20src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16500385/63af8baf4dec8a0f7c43509b'%20width='640'%20height='360'%20frameborder='0'%20allowfullscreen/iframeu0022u003eu003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16500385/63af8baf4dec8a0f7c43509bu0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreen=u0022allowfullscreenu0022u003eu003c/iframeu003eu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_2_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='398153' first='Marcellous' last='Lloyd']","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_2_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_2_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_2_player_details_position":"2410","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_2_player_details_school":"Omaha Central ","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_2_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_2_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_2_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/MarcellousLloydu0022u003ehttps://twitter.com/MarcellousLloydu003c/au003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003e-Another track athlete, Lloyd glides on the field as if he is on roller skates.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e-He has good size, and his length creates matchup issues for defensive backs.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e-Lloyd knows how to use his hands to create separation and knows how to highpoint a football.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e-Omaha Central has an up-and-coming quarterback and Lloyd provides a deep threat target. He will soon make a name for himself around the metro.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["245848"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/Adampats80u0022u003ehttps://twitter.com/Adampats80u003c/au003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003e-Defensive end size with linebacker speed. Explosive off the line.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e-Toughness is a strength. Relentlessly attacks after the snap and never quits on a play.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e-Not just a pass rusher, has good gap awareness on running plays.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e-The Patriots have one of the best defensive lines in the state and Pugh will thrive as JR Lecuona will demand double teams.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu0026nbsp;u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003ca href=u0022https://iframe%20src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16354893/635f443f9a91bd0abc69fd29'%20width='640'%20height='360'%20frameborder='0'%20allowfullscreen/iframeu0022u003eu003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16354893/635f443f9a91bd0abc69fd29u0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreen=u0022allowfullscreenu0022u003eu003c/iframeu003eu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["245877"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/LandonTate8u0022u003ehttps://twitter.com/LandonTate8u003c/au003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003e-Tate's quickness jumps out at you for his solid build. He can get down field in a hurry.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e-Physicality is a strength. Tate is strong with solid blocking ability and knows how to use his hands to create separation.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e-Solid work ethic and high field IQ always puts him in position to make a play.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e-The Storm has an excellent football player with Tate. His growth potential makes him one of my most highly watched prospects. With his speed, physicality and athleticism, he can play multiple positions and be extremely valuable his junior season.u003ca href=u0022https://iframe%20src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16359611/637eb4405b473a0ba05eba66'%20width='640'%20height='360'%20frameborder='0'%20allowfullscreen/iframeu0022u003eu003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16359611/637eb4405b473a0ba05eba66u0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreen=u0022allowfullscreenu0022u003eu003c/iframeu003eu003c/au003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["245856"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/Caden_Vermaasu0022u003ehttps://twitter.com/Caden_Vermaasu003c/au003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003e-I have seen Vermaas at two camps this last year and his athleticism is something to marvel at. More than Tate, Vermaas's skill and intelligence could allow him to play up to 6 positions on the field on any given night.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e-Vermaas has linebacker size with running back speed but has excellent pass catching hands.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e-A pure football player, Vermaas is always smiling and attacks every play with 100% effort.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e-The Mustangs will find multiple ways to exploit Vermaas's talent and look for him to become a hot prospect at the next level in 2023.u003ca href=u0022https://iframe%20src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16155408/635b2e75a681451360cc25b2'%20width='640'%20height='360'%20frameborder='0'%20allowfullscreen/iframeu0022u003eu003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16155408/635b2e75a681451360cc25b2u0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreen=u0022allowfullscreenu0022u003eu003c/iframeu003eu003c/au003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["318989"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/wayne_alijahu0022u003ehttps://twitter.com/wayne_alijahu003c/au003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003e-Excellent size already as a sophomore. Knows how to use his length and body to create a big target for quarterbacks.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e-Wayne's skillset on the basketball court helps him understand how to use his feet to create passing lanes with soft catchable hands.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e-Physical enough to fend off a jam off the line or stretch out to block for the running game.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e-Omaha Central has young talented group on the offensive side. 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