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Warren Academy Top Prospects Showcase: Underclassmen To Watch

Warren Academy Top Prospects Showcase: Underclassmen To Watch
David Gardner
David Gardner
January 22, 2023 @ 11:22 PM
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Presha Allen Jr
Presha Allen Jr 5'10" | 160 lbs | RB | 2026
TX
Marcellous Lloyd
Marcellous Lloyd WR | 2025
NE
Griffin Goldman
Griffin Goldman 6'3" | 250 lbs | OL | 2025
NE
Alijah Wayne
Alijah Wayne 6'4" | 225 lbs | DL | 2025
NE
Landon Tate
Landon Tate 6'0" | 185 lbs | ATH | 2025
NE
Caden VerMaas
Caden VerMaas 6'0" | 195 lbs | DB/ATH | 2025
NE
Adam Pugh
Adam Pugh 6'3" | 235 lbs | DL | 2025
NE
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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.

Presha Allen Jr

Presha Allen Jr

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 160
POS RB
CLASS 2026
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Presha
Allen Jr RB
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
Weight
160
HS
Bellevue West
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TX
Warren Academy Top Prospects Showcase: Underclassmen To Watch
https://twitter.com/jujuthejet-Quick feet and decisive with the ball. Hits holes quick and is shifty past the first level.-Work ethic...
Written by David Gardner
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Presha Allen Jr

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State: Texas
School: Bellevue West
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Griffin Goldman

Griffin Goldman

NE
OL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 250
POS OL
CLASS 2025
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Griffin
Goldman OL
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
Weight
250
HS
Gretna
|
NE
Warren Academy Top Prospects Showcase: Underclassmen To Watch
https://twitter.com/GriffinGoldman1rn-Quick off the snap and moves well for his size. As he continues to work on his strength,...
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School: Gretna
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NE
DL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 235
POS DL
CLASS 2025
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Pugh DL
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
Weight
235
HS
Millard South
|
NE
Warren Academy Top Prospects Showcase: Underclassmen To Watch
https://twitter.com/Adampats80-Defensive end size with linebacker speed. Explosive off the line.-Toughness is a strength. Relentlessly attacks after the snap...
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State: Nebraska
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Northern Illinois
Landon Tate

Landon Tate

NE
ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 185
POS ATH
CLASS 2025
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Tate ATH
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
Weight
185
HS
Elkhorn South
|
NE
Warren Academy Top Prospects Showcase: Underclassmen To Watch
https://twitter.com/LandonTate8-Tate’s quickness jumps out at you for his solid build. He can get down field in a hurry.-Physicality...
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State: Nebraska
School: Elkhorn South
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Nebraska
Caden VerMaas

Caden VerMaas

NE
DB/ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 195
POS DB/ATH
CLASS 2025
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Caden
VerMaas DB/ATH
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
Weight
195
HS
Millard North
|
NE
Warren Academy Top Prospects Showcase: Underclassmen To Watch
https://twitter.com/Caden_Vermaas-I have seen Vermaas at two camps this last year and his athleticism is something to marvel at....
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State: Nebraska
School: Millard North
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North Dakota State
Alijah Wayne

Alijah Wayne

NE
DL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 225
POS DL
CLASS 2025
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Alijah
Wayne DL
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
Weight
225
HS
Omaha Central
|
NE
Warren Academy Top Prospects Showcase: Underclassmen To Watch
https://twitter.com/wayne_alijah-Excellent size already as a sophomore. Knows how to use his length and body to create a big...
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School: Omaha Central
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