Shay was a defensive back that I had on my DBs list at our last showcase and over the summer at the SDSU prospect camp and based on what I saw on Sunday, he’s kept progressing. In testing, he ran a 4.88 (2nd amongst DBs) in the 40-yard dash, 4.53 in the pro shuttle, and 7.43 in the L-drill which are all much improved from his last Prep Redzone Dakotas Showcase appearance in Aberdeen. A skillset that I saw that was much improved from last time was his ball-tracking ability as that can’t be much of a surprise, as he was near the top in stats for interceptions as a junior in the state. Overall, I thought Shay also attacked his reps with more pure instincts as his upside has grown into skill that is still being untapped. Certainly has a strong shot to play at the next-level out of this 2028 class.

Shay was a defensive back that I had on my DBs list at our last showcase and over the summer at the SDSU prospect camp and based on what I saw on Sunday, he’s kept progressing. In testing, he ran a 4.88 (2nd amongst DBs) in the 40-yard dash, 4.53 in the pro shuttle, and 7.43 in the L-drill which are all much improved from his last Prep Redzone Dakotas Showcase appearance in Aberdeen. A skillset that I saw that was much improved from last time was his ball-tracking ability as that can’t be much of a surprise, as he was near the top in stats for interceptions as a junior in the state. Overall, I thought Shay also attacked his reps with more pure instincts as his upside has grown into skill that is still being untapped. Certainly has a strong shot to play at the next-level out of this 2028 class.