Gavin Montoya
Gavin Montoya
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Expert Analysis
Matt Tate | Prep Redzone Scout
Montoya is a big body receiver measuring in at 6’3 205-pounds. This past season, he had 34 receptions for 732 yards for 7 touchdowns. He has good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, jumping, good speed, and change of direction. Very good release against both off coverage and press jam. He consistently beats DBs at the line of scrimmage. Montoya has fluid route running skills and has very good separation quickness. Does a great job on contested catches with his frame and jumping. Very good ball tracking and catching skills. After the catch, he’ll use his strength to run through defenders. He’s also a fantastic blocker. Montoya locks out LBs or DBs and creates running lanes for his backs. He has all the tools to reach that thousand-yard mark, and I believe he will cross it next season.
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Read EvaluationMatt Tate | Prep Redzone Scout
Montoya has been making a big presence on this Broomfield team not only in the passing game, but also in the running game. The 6’3 205-pound junior receiver has 21 catches for 493 yards and 3 touchdowns. Good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, jumping, good speed, and change of direction. Montoya uses his big frame to win contested catches and create big blocks in the run game. Very good release against press jam, using his physicality to win at the LOS. Good separation quickness due to mental processing and play strength. Fights through contact during the route, or will find an open void and sit patiently. Good ball tracking and very good catching. Extends his lengthy arms and plucks the ball out of the air. Very good blocker. Uses his very good strength and hand placement to control DBs or LBs with ease. Very aggressive to win the block. Kid’s a beast and should have some more offers soon.
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Read EvaluationMatt Tate | Prep Redzone Scout
Montoya’s has continued to impress at camps. Montoya measures in at 6’3 195-pounds. He has good athletic ability due to very good jumping, good speed, acceleration, and change of direction. Good ability to decelerate then accelerate, confusing defenders. He’s a big body receiver who has lengthy arms and range. He has a good release, and good separation quickness. Sits in the zone void patiently. Montoya has good catching, plucking the ball out of the air. After the catch, he fights for extra yards by trucking through defenders or fighting through multiple ones. He is a very good run blocker. He’s got good strength, hand placement and hand strength to lock up defenders and create running lanes. Montoya’s aggressiveness and willingness to block separates himself from other receivers in that aspect. He’s also a good special teamer. Running through blocks and making the tackle. He will be dominated defenses for the defending 4A champions next season.
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Read EvaluationRobert Davis | Prep Redzone Scout
Montoya once again proved why he’s a consistent standout at Prep Redzone events. His precise route running, strong hands, and ability to create separation despite his size make him a resilient and high-potential player. Montoya’s ability to adjust mid-route and find ways to get open demonstrated his advanced understanding of the game. He excelled in contested situations, using his physicality to outwork defenders. Montoya is a polished receiver who continues to refine his craft, making him a top-tier talent. His consistency and resilience ensure he’ll remain a key name to follow.
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Read EvaluationRobert Davis | Prep Redzone Scout
Montoya is just an all-around athlete that competes at a high level and is a dawg. With his height he creates mismatch problems but has the ability to go up and high point the football, going over top of them at times to get the catch. He is not afraid to get his hands dirty and is a good blocker on the perimeter, getting hands on and giving the ball carrier time to get around him. He has had a strong showing this summer in camps and looks to carry that momentum into the season.
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Read EvaluationRobert Davis | Prep Redzone Scout
Montoya was a receiver that is smooth in his route running, he is able to break defenders down and create separation. He has some good speed for his size and was able to showcase his hands, being able to make grabs away from his body. He will be a player that will be making a big impact for his team this fall and should be a top receiver to keep an eye on.
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Read EvaluationRobert Davis | Prep Redzone Scout
Montoya was a smooth route runner for his size and in 1 on 1s he was able to break the defender down to create space and make catches. In half field he was able to come down with some big contested catches, being able to go up and high point the football. Will be a younger prospect to add to the radar.
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Read EvaluationAlan Popadines | Prep Redzone Scout
Montoya is a nice-looking 2027 prospect out of Broomfield, Colorado, located less than a half our from Denver. At 6-foot-1 and 170 pounds he has good size for an athlete getting ready to graduate the eighth grade. Doesn’t have elite speed or quickness right now but is big, patrols a lot of ground as a safety and has very dependable hands. If the next-level speed doesn’t develop during high school, I would be interested to see him as an Outside Linebacker/Tight End too. Certainly worth taking an extended look here.
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Read EvaluationEvent Results
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Colorado Stock Up Showcase
12/14/2024
- 40 Yard Dash #1
- 5.07
- 40 Yard Dash #2
- 5.13
- Shuttle #1
- 4.78
- Shuttle #2
- 4.56
- Broad Jump #1
- 8'7
- Broad Jump #2
- 8'5
- L Drill #1
- 7
- L Drill #2
- -
- Vertical #1
- -
- Vertical #2
- -
- Wingspan
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- Hand Size
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Event Results
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Colorado Stock Up Showcase
12/14/2024
- 40 Yard Dash #1
- 5.07
- 40 Yard Dash #2
- 5.13
- Shuttle #1
- 4.78
- Shuttle #2
- 4.56
- Broad Jump #1
- 8'7
- Broad Jump #2
- 8'5
- L Drill #1
- 7
- L Drill #2
- -
- Vertical #1
- -
- Vertical #2
- -
- Wingspan
- -
- Hand Size
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