Next Scouts

Alan Popadines or “Pops” has been working in the prep football space since 2009 when he got his start at All-American Games, the owner and operator of the All-American Bowl (formerly Army All-American Bowl). In his time at All-American Games, he was the Assistant National Combine Director and also served as Public Relations representative for Alan Popadines or “Pops” has been working in the prep football space since 2009 when he got his start at All-American Games, the owner and operator of the All-American Bowl (formerly Army All-American Bowl). In his time at All-American Games, he was the Assistant National Combine Director and also served as Public Relations representative for All-American Bowl. In 2010 he moved on to Youth1 Media where he became the National Football Scouting Director. During his time at Youth1 Media, he was identified as the expert when it came to youth football and was interviewed by several national media powerhouses such as Bleacher Report, The Washington Post, ESPN, and more. He also spread his wings from behind the keyboard to on-screen where he served as co-host of the FBU National Championship show for several years and also did sideline reporting for ESPN. Following a seven-year run there, he moved onto USA Football and the U.S. National Team where he became the Director of Player Personnel for Team USA. As Director of Player Personnel for USA Football, the sport’s National Governing Body, he was tasked with evaluating and selecting the athletes to wear red, white, and blue amongst seven different age groups to play at International Bowl in AT&T Stadium against different country’s such as Japan, Mexico, Panama, Canada, and others. He’s largely been credited with identifying now-household names such as Trevor Lawrence, DJ Uiagalelei, Cam Akers, and hundreds more—before they were in high school.

Nate grew up in Wisconsin but calls Big Lake, Minn home. Wahl started his scouting career in professional football as a Scouting Analyst in 2016, scouting prospects in the defunct AAF: Alliance of American Football. Returning to Minnesota in 2019, he joined Prep Redzone as a football scout with Prep Redzone Minnesota. Wahl will now scout five Nate grew up in Wisconsin but calls Big Lake, Minn home. Wahl started his scouting career in professional football as a Scouting Analyst in 2016, scouting prospects in the defunct AAF: Alliance of American Football. Returning to Minnesota in 2019, he joined Prep Redzone as a football scout with Prep Redzone Minnesota. Wahl will now scout five states starting in February 2022, as the Director of Scouting for Prep Redzone Dakotas and will continue scouting Minnesota, Iowa, Kentucky, and Wisconsin. In addition, he will be heading north of the border providing coverage to up-and-coming Canadian prospects.

Oliver West grew up playing football in Minneapolis. After helping Minneapolis Southwest reach its best record in decades, Oliver played defensive back at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. After graduating in May 2019, he combined an English degree and an intense passion for Minnesota prep football to begin contributing to Prep Redzone MN. Oliver West grew up playing football in Minneapolis. After helping Minneapolis Southwest reach its best record in decades, Oliver played defensive back at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. After graduating in May 2019, he combined an English degree and an intense passion for Minnesota prep football to begin contributing to Prep Redzone MN. He also is a Minnesota Vikings season ticket holder. twitter: OliverJamesWes1

Rion Young is from Louisville, MS and attended Louisville High School. He started MS High School Sports Page in 2020. A platform that covers sports in MS from Southaven to the Gulf Coast.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Vic attended Penn State Brandywine and The Scouting Academy. He spent multiple years working with Dan Shonka and Ourlads.com and is currently interning with TrackingFootball where he researches and gathers data on prospects across the nation. Twitter: @PRZPAvic

Connor Jackson has spent the last two years scouting Georgia for Prep Redzone and has recently expanded his territory to include Alabama. Connor has also held prior roles with other media outlets, such as Fifth Quarter and Dawgs Daily. He is currently enrolled at the University of North Georgia and is working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Connor Jackson has spent the last two years scouting Georgia for Prep Redzone and has recently expanded his territory to include Alabama. Connor has also held prior roles with other media outlets, such as Fifth Quarter and Dawgs Daily. He is currently enrolled at the University of North Georgia and is working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

Arlen Harris Sr: Former High School Parade All-American, D1 Athlete, and vested NFL running back (Rams, Lions, Falcons). Arlen has won a championship from youth to pros. (Pop Warner as player 3x & coach 6x, PIAA Class 4A State Champion as player, MSHSAA Class 2A State Champion as Head Varsity FB Coach, NFC West Champion for St. Louis Rams) He Arlen Harris Sr: Former High School Parade All-American, D1 Athlete, and vested NFL running back (Rams, Lions, Falcons). Arlen has won a championship from youth to pros. (Pop Warner as player 3x & coach 6x, PIAA Class 4A State Champion as player, MSHSAA Class 2A State Champion as Head Varsity FB Coach, NFC West Champion for St. Louis Rams) He is now a National PRZ scout that is passionate about highlighting the next generation of top talent! Throughout the years Coach Harris has been affiliated with USA Football (Heads Up NFL Ambassador), IMG FB Academy (OC), Nike Youth Coach of the Year Award (Regional Director), Blue-Grey All-American Bowl (North Head Coach, Regional Scout), Football University/Top Gun (RB Coach), Under Armour All-American Game (RB Coach), Semper Fi Regional Camp (RB Coach), A11 Stars Bowl (Regional Scout), Big County Preps (Tampa RB Coach/Scout.