The first All State Preps Middle School Showcase took place this past weekend in Central Pennsylvania. Athletes from over five different states came to showcase their talents, and Youth1 was on hand for all the action. We will have evaluations on the top performers and other players that stood out in the upcoming weeks.
TOP QUARTERBACK PERFORMERS
(Back Row L-R: Xavier Stern, Kahden Davis, Lamar Best, Front Row L-R: Kobe Towns, Nathan Wine)
Lamar Best | 5-10 | 165 | NJ | 2026
Xavier Stearn | 6-3 | 160 | PA | 2026
Kahden Davis | 5-11 | 180 | NJ | 2027
Nathan Wine | 5-1 | 108 | PA | 2028
Kobe Towns | 5-5 | 125 | PA | 2029
TOP RUNNING BACK PERFORMERS
(L-to-R: Amahj Gowans, Howard Holton Jr., Ryan Pearson)
Kade Gibbs | 5-2 | 120 | PA | 2029
Ryan Pearson | 5-5 | 140 | PA | 2027
Amahj Gowans | 5-6 | 155 | PA | 2026
Howard Holton Jr. | 5-5 | 95 | 2028
TOP WIDE RECEIVER PERFORMERS
(L-to-R: Elias Coke, Brendyn Smith, Messiah Mickens)
Elias Coke | 6-3 | 190 | PA | 2026
Messiah Mickens | 5-9 | PA | 2026
Brendyn Smith | 5-3 | 104 | PA | 2026
TOP OFFENSIVE LINEMEN PERFORMERS
(L-to-R: Greg Thomas II, Preston Bernard, Landin Colbert, Yendor Mack)
Greg Thomas II | 6-4 | 280 | PA | 2026
Preston Bernard | 5-11 | 205 | PA | 2027
Landin Colbert | 5-9 | 255 | PA | 2027
Yendor Mack | 6-0 | 240 | PA | 2026
TOP DEFENSIVE LINEMEN PERFORMERS
(L-to-R: Yizrael Mitchell, Jervell Barksdale Jr., Jayden Riley, William Taylor IV)
Yizrael Mitchell | 5-8 | 200 | PA | 2026
Jervell Barksdale Jr. | 5-10 | 215 | VA | 2026
Jayden Riley | 5-9 | 250 | PA | 2026
William Taylor IV | 5-11 | 195 | SC | 2026
Greg Thomas II
TOP LINEBACKER PERFORMERS
(L-to-R: Ethan Sgrignoli, William Taylor IV, Jeremiah Atkins)
Ethan Sgrignoli | 5-7 | 170 | PA | 2026
Jeremiah Atkins | 5-3 | 110 | PA | 2028
William Taylor IV
TOP DEFENSIVE BACK PERFORMERS
(L-to-R: Simaj Hill, Messiah Mickens, Zion Goldsborough, Ke'ion Delotch)
Simaj Hill | 5-10 | 145 | PA | 2026
Messiah Mickens
Zion Goldsborough
Ke'ion Deloatch
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