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◾National Scouting Director @prepredzoneNEXT ◾ Identifying c/o 2029-2031 (6th-8th grade) prospects ◾ I 𝐃𝐎 𝐍𝐎𝐓 evaluate HS athletes or Rankings or Stars
New Jersey/State College, Pa.
Joined February 2013
A look at a few 2030 (7th grade) Tennessee Quarterbacks that are on my radar early. 🛟: ALPops40 = discount code on subscription. @JCEagleFootball | @Cade_boldin15 | @Harrisonqb_2030 | @FarragutFB | @LukePagachQB | @JohnSlaglegp10 | @KylePagach.
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Athletes: The🏈community is tighter than you can imagine. - That D3 coach you blow off, could be at a D1 school within months. - That reporter you don't DM back, could be working in player personnel or recruiting next week. - That team manager you clown on, could be your boss
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Prayers to the family of 7th grade athlete Nick Scroggins who was shot last night. RIP Nick. This one hurts.
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The next time anyone wants to laugh at playing anything lower than D1 football…. Remember this is what a D2 RB looks like. He also ran a 4.48 at his pro day.😳. 📸:@Coach_Mul | @LHU_Football
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The official #Nexxt1 All-Top Gun Teams have been released: http://t.co/SEQTfeyhkR
@ERUSAAB @FBUcamp #fbutopgun.
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This weekend, my wife and I were blessed with class of 2039 prospect, Walker Popadines. 8lb and 11oz of all boy. We are happy, healthy and excited. God is good all the time.
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Happy to formally announce that I’ve been named National Scouting Director of Prep RedZone Next. More info coming soon…. Tomorrow’s Talent Today 💯
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Genetics are more than half the battle. Parents can throw all the 💰 they want at camps, private trainers, workout equipment, etc. But if dad was 5’9” & slow…and mom played JV chess until she was a senior…you’re likely not gonna be a D1 guy. Not a hater, just a realist🤷🏼♂️.
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🚨Some personal news to share🚨. My time at @USAFootball and the @USNFT has come to an end today.
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Who is the 8th grade football player (class of 2027) in EACH state that I'd be FIRST to offer as of right now?. I got you here: **Not including prospects that already hold reported offers**
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I have NEVER seen a more talented class coming out of Middle School, then this 2026 class. Cost to coast, it's just different. And Deep. It is so, so, SO, incredibly special. All the talk about "football is dying" can, frankly, kiss my whole ass. Just throw on the film!
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Prospects: That D3 coach you ignore, could be a D1 assistant next month. That reporter you don't answer, could be giving you ⭐️'s next year. That camp you blow off, that Director could soon be running a Recruiting Dept. Moral is: Respect everyone along the way, ya never know.
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Sorry for the silence on social media this week. I’ll be back as soon as possible. Lookin for my prayer Warriors at this time. 🙏🏻🙏🏻.
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Wheels up to @ATTStadium for International Bowl XI. Ya'll can keep the shoes, visors and marketing gimmicks. I will take the athletes with the integrity to play for the @USNFT & United States of America. #USALLIN
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Absolutely shocked to hear about the tragic passing of Jaylon McKenzie. Sometimes life just doesn’t make sense.
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Going through these combine invites & checking on the social media of athletes. If you think we want athletes who openly degrade women & disrespect teachers/adults. maaaaan take a look in the mirror!!!. I said it the other day, treat EVERYONE with respect. Character counts.
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2026 @PrepRedzoneNext National Watch List is complete. 2,355 athletes. Will be released this week.
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U.S. National Team. 2021 Regional Tryouts Coming Soon. Be about dat @USNFT life. #USALLIN | #Family | #BeTheChange
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We've gone through thousands of athletes from middle school to high school. It's all about selecting who will represent our great nation!
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When I first started evaluating middle school players in 2010 I was laughed off more fields than I can count & had to stay on Facebook hoping to find a kid. Now, I see "20+" notifications every 3 mins when I click back over on Twitter. #Prospective #StressedButBlessed #Growth
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It's that time of the year where I'm crunching to finish the 2027's, but REALLY can't wait to get to the 2028's in August. Class of 2028: Your time starts August 16th. Already have 300+ identified. Many more to come!. Just like you guys, I aim to get better every year too💯
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🗣️If you’re younger than a freshman…your “ranking” doesn’t matter. If you’re PAYING to play in all-star games, at the pre-HS level, I’m sorry but nobody that can ACTUALLY offer you a scholarship, really cares. I’m not a hater or whatever, I’m just telling you the truth. 😔.
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A lot of invites for camps/combines/Showcases going around on social media. Do your homework. Don’t waste your (parents) time & money 🙏🏻.
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USA vs. The World. Games at @ATTStadium. Games on @espn family of networks. The @USNFT is raising the bar. #USALLIN
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🇺🇸The U.S. National Team Summer Training Camp🇺🇸. 🗓️July 5-7.📍Canton, OH.📧Invite Only. Come knuckle up.
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My son, my best buddy in the whole world, is 3 today!!!. Happy birthday, Walker!!
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The Kobe Commandments. #RIPKobe . 1. Get better every single day.2. Prove them wrong.3. Work on your weaknesses.4. Execute what you practiced.5. Learn from greatness.6. Learn from wins & losses.7. Practice mindfulness.8. Be ambitious.9. Believe in your team.10. Learn storytelling
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If you were invited and went anywhere else this weekend. what was you doing maaan?. Shout out to the 20 colleges in attendance and to all the coaches in my DMs, I’ll hit ya back. It’s the U.S. National team, baby 🤷🏼♂️
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Been reaching out to a lot of talented athletes around the country lately. This nation has no shortage of young men who will get free educations and lead the future in many avenues--NOT just sports!. U.S. National Team | #BeTheChange
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Askin for prayers for my guy @TimmyWard10 today, as he goes in for surgery, just days after winning the @RFootball Toughness Award (Frank R. Burns) at the Spring Game. We love ya big, TDubbya | #CHOP 🪓
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I may not be in Texas, but you best believe me and my new baby daughter are watching every snap from the hospital #EarnYourStars #USAFootball #FootballBaby
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I have the social media accounts of 537 prospects on a running word doc that caught my eye, after looking at film for less than 2 seconds. I begin chipping away at that list. NOW. Expect a lot of new faces on 2027 PRZ Next National Watchlist Vol. 2, which drops in March‼️
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I’m gonna get in my feelings real quick here. THANK YOU to the momma’s, daddy’s,coaches and trainers that allowed the @USNFT to take care of your baby’s for a few days. I’m humbled, proud and already missing the moments spent with the teams this year. You make the grind worth it
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When you get an invitation to tryout for this team & this program. it goes a lot deeper than touchdowns and tackles. It's about playing for your country. THE United States of America. Let that sink in for a little bit. #EarnYourStars
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Class of 2022 athletes, congrats on the unofficial, official start of a wild ride. #OperationFreeEducation.
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Athletes/parents, let’s talk truths about 8th graders getting offers:. 𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗜𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗟. - While it’s certainly newsworthy for college fans, the offer means NOTHING until you get that official offer letter, later in HS.
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The jerseys for the athletes at the 2018 U.S. National Team Regionals got me like: 😎😍😤😱👿😳🐐
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As this recruiting world continues to change, I must too. I will be wrapping up ALL my class of 2028 coverage in July this year. There are thousands of you that I never got the chance to write about, but I know who you are & the rest of the world will too. Be great 2028's!
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People: Your job is awesome. I wanna evaluate football talent too. Me: yes it is awesome. But I also worked 12 hours yesterday. Then had a pack of MnMs for dinner while typing up evals and slept for 6 hours before heading back to the fields today this morning. …and I love it.
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This ain’t a job. It’s a passion. It’s how I send my 4 year old to school with food every day. It’s how I provide my 2 year old with hulk and Spider-Man toys. It’s my life. 💯
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The @USNFT International Bowl rosters are starting to shape up with invitations still rolling out each day. Got us feeling like.
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Not entirely sure when it exactly happened, but we're currently at a place where a 6'0, 230-pound 8th grade defensive lineman is considered "undersized". I literally played my last ever football game as a 6'0, 225-pound Defensive End.
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The @USNFT is not all-star team. This is a program for OUR country. Anyone can slap on a label and say “all-star” or “all-American”. We are NOT the same 💯. #USALLIN | #Family | #BeTheChange
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Sneak Peek at some of the unis. Playing for your country and the ones that defend us all every day. #USALLIN | #FinestHour.
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Tomorrow is Nov. 1st and I’m bout to TURN it up‼️. I’ve been building lists behind the scenes while regular seasons are coming to an end. Its gonna RAIN 2028 prospects.
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The @USNFT staff is hard at work preparing for International Bowl at @ATTStadium this week. Can’t wait for our athletes to represent our nation 🇺🇸. #USALLIN
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🚨The U.S. National Team Selection Combine🚨. Invitation Request is now 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄. Class of 2022-2024 ONLY. 8 roster spots awarded on site. Think it should be you? Click below⬇️⬇️⬇️.
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🚨𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔.𝐒. 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐞 will start to send out invites on December 8th🚨. Get those nominations in. It's a v!!!be.
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Will be adding 300+ names to the 2026 Watch List. Next Update will be end of May/Early June. 2026 class = 1,300+ prospects.2027 class = 400+ prospects.2028 class = 150+ prospects. Forward progress only. ➡️➡️➡️
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I ONLY cover middle school football. - I do not have any say in HS rankings. - Think star ratings are stupid, but understand their place in the industry . - Can’t get you invites to other camps other than @PrepRedzone . - Again, ONLY cover middle school. - Pray everyone is happy.
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After 5 weeks straight on the road, I can honestly say there is no place like USA Football. This organization is special & our future is 🔥
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💡NIL tip for Athletes/Parents: Nobody is handing out NIL $$ to dudes throwin up gang signs or looking down/away from the camera. MAKE YOURSELF MARKETABLE. Branding (N) - the promotion of a particular product, look or company by means of advertising & distinctive design. NIL
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Man I swear if I ever don’t work in football, you won’t catch me on social media at all. This place is toxic as hell💯. Just do your best, be kind, work harder and pray.
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Nationally, the 2027 class has grown on me a lot since March. I still think the 2026 class has more nationally elite guys, but time will tell on both accounts. States w/ the most 2027 talent (in my opinion):. 1.) Texas.2.) Georgia.3.) California.4.) Florida.5.) Pennsylvania👀
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3 things I wish I knew as a HS football player:. 1. Stop saying "I don't have time". You have ZERO idea what that means yet. 2. Work harder. You're NOT talented enough to just do what everyone else is doing. 3. Forget the parties & girls. In 3 years, NEITHER will matter at all.
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700 athletes.46 states.24 college coaches.10 Media outlets.8 automatic @USNFT Invites. 3 sessions.1 place to experience it all. The U.S. National Team Selection Combine. March 28th at @thestarinfrisco. #USALLIN
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Compete. Compete. Compete. Compete. Compete. Compete. Compete. Compete. Compete. Compete. Compete. Compete. Compete. Compete. Compete. Compete. Compete. Compete. Compete. Compete. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔.𝐒. 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 | #USALLIN
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Embrace the opportunity to be GREAT & the work it takes to get there. Don't run from it. #USALLIN
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Invitations for the U.S. National Team Selection Combine will continue to roll out😈. Do not sit back. Get those invite requests in and join the #FAMILY. Start here:
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This isn't an all-star game. This isn't a football camp. This isn't like anything you've experienced before. This is a program. This is a 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘. #USALLIN
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Prayers for this 2027 QB out of Idaho. Go get it, Carter 🙌🏻.
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I miss it all. I miss the @USNFT on @espn. I miss @ATTStadium. I miss the 🇺🇸.I miss the 5 ⭐️’s. I miss the guys who earn offers. I miss the 🌎‘s best coaches. I miss @CoachAI & @ChuckT17 .I miss the grind. I miss 🏈. We will be back. Stay Ready, stay positive, stay safe‼️
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I may never be “rich” doing what I do with the younger prospects. I’m coming to peace with that. But, you can’t put a $ amount on the feeling of receiving those messages saying “you were the first to identify me and write about me. That feeling doesn’t have a price tag💯
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Happy 2nd birthday to my son, Walker. Me, mommy and Holland love you Walky Boy!
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HS prospects don't box yourself into a position. By saying "I only play WR" or "I don't play defense" you are possibly missing out on opportunities. If you can play. your talent will shine through! Fr. Fr.
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Very happy to have @CoachCwarren from @IndianaFootball here helping us evaluating the prospects at the U.S. National Team Selection Combine. #USALLIN
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Mood when coach says no conditioning at the end of practice 🙏🙌
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My @PrepRedzoneNext Class of 2026 Watch List is up to 552 athletes, from 39 states. In my opinion all trending towards FBS/FCS 𝘼𝙏 𝙏𝙃𝙄𝙎 𝙋𝙊𝙄𝙉𝙏. Will be finished updating by end of January. You will NOT find a more complete list of middle school football players anywhere
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Class of 2026 Watch List Vol. 2 (will updated twice more before fall) is shaping up nicely. There's a lot of data to scrub, media to find and fact-checking to do. When all is said and done, there will be north of 1,000 8th graders that will be earning recognition. #UnRivaled.
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The initial Prep Redzone Next 2027 Football Prospect Watch List is 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄. List is NOT final. Updates EVERY day behind scenes. Next big update is March. Before the angry DMs/tweets come, take 45 seconds to read & think about the process. (Free):
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I’m 6’0” and 205 pounds at age 33. These young men on the U16 team are all freshmen in high school (class of 2023). The @USNFT is full of freaks 🦍
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It was a tough loss for #Oregon. That said, that is a locker room full of tough, resilient young men. These 2 are an example of tough & resilient. Spent a lot of football hours with @SirMells40 & @McgeeSeven when they were in Middle School/HS. Getting this pic made my weekend!
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Feeling very blessed for my job today. Updating the @PrepRedzoneNext National Watch List for Vol.3 later this month or early June. 1,700 class of 2026s will be on list. Another 300 athletes that are close to making it. Class of 2027/2028…you’re on the ⏰
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Congrats to @USNFT U16 DB @DanielMDemery who picked up an offer from @HuskerFBNation today--his 7th as a freshman. Daniel played a big role in our victory over Mexico at International Bowl in January. #USALLIN | #Huskers | #GBR | #FAMILY
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Forget about sports. Don’t even mention it. Think about his wife and his four daughters. As a father of a daughter. it’s absolutely paralyzing to think about her growing up without me. #RIPKobe
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He's the No.4 prospect in Utah for 2022. He's committed to @Utah_Football. He's @aiseamoa_8 & he'll be at the U.S. National Team Selection Combine on March 28th. Will you?
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Shout out to all of our @USNFT coaches who double as teachers. You don't realize how needed you are. It's simply a reality that most student athletes won't recognize the impact you have on their lives until years later. Salute. #TeacherAppreciationDay
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Off top of my head: . 81/100 on the @Rivals Top100 for 2026, I named as 7th or 8th graders on @PrepRedzoneNext. Some were stamped up to 2 years before they even started HS. Is the work validated now because, the “mainstream” said so?🤐. EVOLVE. LEARN. INVEST.
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Your football career has a birth & death date. Mine was 1994-2003. 9 years. Let that sink in before you skip the workout, cheat the reps or don't touch the line.
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🚨U.S. National Team Selection Combine Update🚨. QB -🔒Sold Out.WR -🔒Sold Out.TE -🔒Sold Out.OL -🔒Sold Out. Only RB, DL, LB & DB left. Slow feet don't eat!
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