702 athletes represent at the Pylon 7-on-7
For the Pylon 7-on-7, 120-teams from around the country descended into Las Vegas to compete in one of the top off-season events in high school football. Two teams that featured Las Vegas area athletes finished in the top 5 for the weekend with the 702 Elite taking the championship.
Here is a breakdown of the top 16 players that caught the eye on Sunday:
Pylon 7-on-7 Team Final Ranking(120 Teams)
702 Elite 9-0 (#1)
LV Select 6-1 (#5)
Rhare 100 (5-1 (#13)
ASG Sports 4-2 (#16)
NUFF Said 2-2 (#60)
LV Knights 0-4 (#106)
QB Tate Martell Bishop Gorman 5’11 190 [702 Elite]
Playing in a stint of heavy rain, high winds and at times sunny weather, Martell is a player that continues to made plays and shows outstanding command on the field. He is a game manager that just knows how to win with a very competitive mindset.
One key play on the evening saw the 702 Elite down in the waning seconds when Martell would toss a clutch 40-yard touchdown on the left side of the field to give his team the win. Martell hasn’t lost a high school game and is dominating the 7-on-7 circuit leading his team to another tournament title.
He’s not a conventional quarterback but he is the ultimate competitor that should be a special player in college.
CB Malik Hausman Bishop Gorman 5’11 175 [702 Elite]
He has yet to garner his first offer and is generally a sleeper at Gorman but Hausman has impressed you see him take the field. He is an intense player in coverage with great instincts and awareness. He will contest any ball that enters his area with great ball awareness and skills. With the ability to play any receiver on an island, Hausman could be pushing elite status once coaches take a second look at his film.
Hausman was the biggest key to the 702 Elite pass defense and quarterbacks that tested him had zero success with Hausman also logging several picks over the weekend.
WR Savon Scarver Centennial 5’11 172 [Rhare Breed 100]
Rhare Breed, based out of Rancho Cucamonga (CA) went 5-1 during the weekend with a host of athletes on the field but they had an obvious go-to player on offense in Centennial (NV) wide receiver Savon Scarver.
A blazer with a an explosive lower body, Scarver dominated as a pass catcher forcing opposing team to key on his skill while still logging 7-touchdowns in his final three games. He catches the ball cleanly and shoes the hand-eye coordination to make plays in traffic.
Scarvers speed is obvious on the field and he is extremely tough to contain in single coverage for opposing defenders. UNLV and Nevada have offered with more offers possibly on the way.
CB Mike Sims Arbor View 6’1 180 [LV Select]
The LV Select proved to be major title contenders finishing 6-1 placing in 5th place in the tournament over the weekend falling in a close battle with runner up Team Texas. The team featured several local standouts but Sims gets the edge as the most impressive performer.
A large framed corner, Sims is an outstanding athlete and quarterbacks quickly learned to avoid throwing the ball down the edge on the right side of the field. With strong pass breakup and outstanding overall coverage, Sims looks like a corner that can challenge any pass catcher on the edge with the skill to be a force.
With a UNLV offer on the board, Sims will continue to rise this spring.
QB Kenyon Oblad Liberty 6’3 170 (2018) [LV Select]
A two year starter for regional power Liberty, Oblad was money for the LV Select. He plays the game with great awareness transitioning through read while showing a smooth release and great ball placement.
A strong armed player, Oblad can drive the ball downfield with accuracy but is more than willing to work the short to intermediate area as well. After leading the state in completion percentage and passing yards while tossing 34-touchdowns as a sophomore, Oblad has proven to be an elite pocket passer.
BYU and Colorado State are onboard early but Oblad has the skill to be a national level prospect as a senior.
S Damuzhea Bolden Bishop Gorman 6’3 185 [702 Elite]
Bolden has every physical skill desired in a safety as well as prototype frame. He has the ability to challenge the ball at its peak and showed to be very physical in coverage. Bolden was a major threat in the 702 Elite’s defensive backfield allowing the team to overcome coverage mistakes and dominate opposing passer on the football field.
A commit to USC, Bolden should develop into one of the top safeties in the nation for the Trojans and he is a special athlete that plays with outstanding confidence that allowed him to make clutch plays in helping his team win the tournament title.
QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson Bishop Gorman 6’1 190 (2018) [A2G]
Waiting in the wings behind Martell at Bishop Gorman, DTR his gained plenty of notoriety with his off-season performances. Playing for A2G (4-2), he had another impressive performance in the Pylon tournament showing outstanding zip on the ball and great ball placement on his passes. An athlete, he can make huge plays with his legs but he definitely impresses you with his arm.
DTR showed a tendency to work safer, underneath routes rather than taking shots downfield but he had an impressive corner fade pass for a score and he has plenty of ability to create big plays.
Colorado State and UNLV are on board early and DTR has generated plenty of off-season buzz.
TE Brevin Jordan Bishop Gorman 6’3 230 (2018) [702 Elite]
Entering high school as a wide receiver, Jordan has developed into a great looking tight end prospect that is dangerous down the seam. He logged several clutch passes down the middle in the contest showing good speed and great feet that made him tough to cover.
With 8-FBS offer already under consideration, he has the chance to be the third 4-star tight end for the Gaels in the last eight years.
OLB Tony Fields Desert Pines 6’2 200 [Nuff Said]
Fields didn’t get challenged in his only contest of the day but he stood out on the field. He has the ability to cover like a defensive back with great feet and very impressive speed. Field is a player that looks the part and brings the ability to do it all on the field.
With eight offers, Fields added an offer from BYU and San Jose State is also expected to offer in the near future as well. He has the chance to push for elite status as a senior with more and more schools seeking his services.
CB Alex Perry Bishop Gorman 5’10 165 [702 Elite]
A high energy and confident player, Perry is an athlete that has is a playmaker in coverage. He logged several interceptions for the Elite and made it extremely tough for teams to make plays on the edge. He is a threat to create a turnover anytime the ball is in the air and currently has seven offers to consider.
WR Ethan Dedeaux Liberty 5’8 170 [702 Elite]
A speedy receiver with great quickness in the openfield, Dedeaux was a playmaker for Martell that can get over the top of a defense for big plays. He brings outstanding elusiveness and route running ability that allows him to get open with ease with soft hands as a pass catcher.
Northern Arizona has offered with more programs continuing to take a look at his explosive skills.
WR Randal Grimes Desert Pines 6’4 205 [702 Elite]
Grimes proved to be a tough cover as a large target with the speed to get deep. He had an outstanding over the shoulder catch in one contest and logged another big score in the red zone in another. Grimes is still developing consistency but he has five current offers recently grabbing two from the Pac 12.
S Greg Francis Bishop Gorman 6’2 185 [702 Elite]
Bolden is a elite safety on one side and Francis completes a great duo for the Gaels. He is a physical pass defender that shows good hips and good foot quickness. He does a good job attacking the ball and has a great frame.
Francis hasn’t logged his first offer but he should see options over the course of the Gaels’ season.
WR Marquez Powell Liberty 6’3 180 (2018) [LV Select]
A young and productive pass catcher on the edge, Powell is a tall playmaker that creates a great target. He had a very impressive over the shoulder catch in one contest and a key 35-yard touchdown reception in game six.
Powell is a likely to develop into a high end prospect with his ability to be a primary target in the future.
RB Elijah Hicks Las Vegas 5’9 170 (2018) [LV Select]
A 1000-yard rusher as a sophomore, Hicks is a speedy and shifty player that can create big plays in space. He is an outstanding pass catcher out of the backfield and put those skills on display. His acceleration proved to be challenging for opposing defender and he was a major deep threat when lined in the slot.
Hicks is a star player and he should have several offers as he gains more exposure.
Ath Davion Ware Liberty 6’0 175 (2018) [Nuff Said]
Ware took the field as a cornerback for Nuff Said and separated himself on the field. He is provides tight coverage and had a very nice interception in his only contest. He doesn’t have a ton of varsity experience but he is a player to watch.