Carson Stay
Carson Stay
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Oliver West | Prep Redzone Scout
Another big-time talent in the 2028 class, Zimmerman’s
Carson Stay
Carson
Stay
6'3" | 260 lbs | OL
Zimmerman | 2028
State
MN
is a well-known name to PRZMN who once again had a strong in-person visibility point to his budding athletic resume. Technically-sound and well-rounded, Stay did a great job of staying square throughout his pass set, and was able to drop his hips and really absorb and redistribute power at the point of attack. Nimble and fast enough to protect his upfield shoulder as well. Good showing from the mainstay, lynchpin 20208 OL from the Thunder!
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Read EvaluationHayden Lindquist | Prep Redzone Scout
Another unit hailing from a smaller school just north-west of the metro, Stay is a returning starter for the Thunder who made a solid impression last Saturday, continuing the trend of attention he’s been receiving throughout the offseason. He recorded a solid 5.05 shuttle and put forth some great stuff during the 1v1 portion of the camp. He showed up rocking double knee braces and absolutely cooked kids all day. I loved the patience that he had when competing in pass pro. Stay was very careful not to overextend and had shown off both short and fast feet that greatly aided him in his recovery steps. The readjustments that he was able to make were fantastic. Athletic DEs cut in and out, trying to weave and spin past him, and the entire time Stay kept square with his hands in their chest. Zimmerman has a stud in this 2028 prospect.
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Read EvaluationAustin Lowell | Prep Redzone Scout
Carson Stay
Carson
Stay
6'3" | 260 lbs | OL
Zimmerman | 2028
State
MN
has bulked up quite a bit since his sophomore season, and while he didn’t play a whole lot during his sophomore season, Stay is a major breakout candidate for the Thunder entering 2026. Seeing most of his reps at Right Guard while also taking some at Right Tackle, Stay is flexible on the line, proving to be a solid run-blocker who can get low, scan the field for moving targets quickly, and make a strong down-block to create a lane for his RB. Stay plays with a wide base and good balance, exploding with his first step to make first contact with the defender. Whether at Guard or Tackle, Stay should become a mainstay for Zimmerman’s O-line entering his junior season with the potential to further add to his status as one of the fastest rising prospects to watch out for this season.
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Read EvaluationNate Wahl | Prep Redzone Scout
The first offensive linemen that caught my attention on Saturday came from nearby my neck the woods in Zimmerman 2028 offensive linemen
Carson Stay
Carson
Stay
6'3" | 260 lbs | OL
Zimmerman | 2028
State
MN
. The 6’2 240 pounder was impressive with his athletic movement in the early reps, showing a ton of fluidity and instinctiveness with his first step. He showed off an impressive base for his age with a long reach that my gut tells me will get longer over-time as Carson wasted no time getting his hands up and showed off more agile quickness with that upper body. He surely is one to watch out of Zimmerman in the coming years
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Read EvaluationEvent Results
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Exposure Series: Minnesota Session 1
04/18/2026
- 40 Yard Dash #1
- 5.75s
- 40 Yard Dash #2
- 5.72s
- Shuttle #1
- 5.16s
- Shuttle #2
- 5.05s
- Broad Jump #1
- 7'3"
- Broad Jump #2
- 7'5"
- L Drill #1
- 7.46s
- L Drill #2
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- Vertical #1
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Event Results
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Exposure Series: Minnesota Session 1
04/18/2026
- 40 Yard Dash #1
- 5.75s
- 40 Yard Dash #2
- 5.72s
- Shuttle #1
- 5.16s
- Shuttle #2
- 5.05s
- Broad Jump #1
- 7'3"
- Broad Jump #2
- 7'5"
- L Drill #1
- 7.46s
- L Drill #2
- -
- Vertical #1
- -
- Vertical #2
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- Wingspan
- -
- Hand Size
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