Under Recruited Athlete
Standout Performances Define Latest Elite Talent NCEC Camp
MVP AWARDS
🏆 High School MVP — Ben Halevi QB – (North Cobb, Georgia )
Halevi delivered the most consistent quarterback performance of the day at the NCEC Atlanta Camp, displaying poise, sharp decision-making, and impressive accuracy in rainy conditions. The 2028 signal caller, who previously started for powerhouse Milton High School, continues to build momentum after throwing 21 touchdowns to just one interception last season. Halevi controlled tempo during competitive periods and consistently found open receivers in tight windows. Following this showing, his recruiting stock is expected to trend upward as more programs evaluate the rising junior.
During his time at Milton, Halevi started as the QB1 for one of Georgia’s respected programs and produced consistently throughout the 2025 season. He finished the season with 1,541 passing yards and 19 passing touchdowns while maintaining a low interception total — showcasing both efficiency and production in a competitive 5A schedule. Standing around 6’0”, 185 pounds, Halevi blends traditional quarterback mechanics with the ability to extend plays with his legs. Evaluators have noted his mobility outside the pocket and comfort navigating under pressure, traits that set him apart even as an underclassman. Halevi’s impending career at North Cobb will provide an opportunity to expand his experience against new defenses while showcasing his dual-threat capabilities in a quarterback room that values versatility and natural playmaking instincts.
🏆 Middle School MVP — Darron Johnson WR – (Grace Snell, Georgia | 2031)
Johnson dominated throughout the camp, showcasing advanced route-running precision, body control, and physicality beyond his class level. He competed extensively against high school defensive backs and consistently created separation.
His ability to track the football and finish through contact separated him from the deep middle school field, solidifying his status as one of the top young prospects in attendance.
🔥 OFFENSIVE STANDOUTS
Quarterbacks — High School
🏅 Davian Johnson (Berkmar HS, Georgia | 2026) | PROFILE PAGE
Davian Johnson demonstrated strong command and leadership throughout camp, efficiently managing his reps while consistently delivering accurate, catchable passes during competitive periods. His performance met expectations, as he has been a steady presence year after year and continues to show measurable growth and improvement each time he steps on the field.
He ended his senior year at Berkmar HS, delivering a steady, productive performance for the Patriots. His balanced offensive attack highlighted both his arm talent and decision-making ability. Throughout the season, Johnson consistently delivered catchable balls in rhythm while minimizing turnover-worthy plays. His ability to extend drives with mobility added another dimension to Berkmar’s offensive scheme, keeping the unit competitive in key matchups. Beyond the stat sheet, Johnson’s growth in leadership and situational awareness stood out. He managed game tempo effectively, responded well to adversity, and displayed the confidence coaches look for in a field general.
🏅 Jayden Whiteside (Marietta HS, Georgia | 2027)
Jaylen Whiteside had a great camp, showing toughness and execution despite playing with a cast on his left hand, and continued to compete at a high level.
During his senior season, he played on one of Georgia’s premier offenses and in one of the most competitive classifications. Whiteside performed against some of the top defenses each week, demonstrating he could compete with elite-level talent and win. His composure and physicality, combined with a competitiveness that commands attention. Against Harrison High School, he threw for 304 yards and a pair of touchdowns, playing with controlled aggression, and showed a natural feel for the game. Whether operating in space or working through contact, he competes with confidence and consistency. His ability to adjust mid-play and react quickly to unfolding action highlights growing football IQ and instincts.
Technically, Whiteside shows improving fundamentals and discipline within structure. His movement skills allow him to operate fluidly, and he demonstrates the ability to transition efficiently when plays extend. There is clear developmental upside as he continues to refine technique and add functional strength.
Quarterbacks — Middle School
- Sean Cooley (Hebron Middle | 2030) — 6’2 athletic quarterback with advanced mechanics and notable upside; early Power 4 projection.
- Terrance Bryant Jr (2031) — One of the younger prospects who performed well against older competition.
- Hudson Denney (Heritage School | 2030) — Continued development as a poised and confident field general.
Running Backs — High School
🏅 Kruise Buntyn (Knoxville Catholic HS, Tennessee | 2029)
During the camp, Kruise Buntyn showcased powerful downhill running throughout drills, consistently separating himself from his peers and earning MVP honors once again in his return appearance. His physicality, burst through contact, and competitive edge continue to solidify his projection as an early Division I prospect.
This season, Buntyn continued to establish himself as one of the most promising young running backs in his class at Knoxville Catholic High School. Competing within a disciplined, competitive program, Buntyn showed maturity beyond his years with consistent production and physical running between the tackles. Throughout the season, he demonstrated the ability to carry the workload while maintaining efficiency. Buntyn displayed strong vision, decisive one-cut ability, and the power to finish runs through contact. His downhill style allowed him to control tempo and wear down defenses as games progressed.
Whether in short-yardage situations or open-field opportunities, Buntyn consistently generated positive yardage and proved reliable in high-leverage moments.
🏅 Greg Payne (Campbell HS, Georgia | 2028)
During the camp, Greg Payne showed great balance and burst in space.
Greg Payne continued to show developmental upside during the 2025 season at Campbell High School, competing in one of Georgia’s toughest classifications. As a young prospect in a competitive program, Payne demonstrated steady growth, improved confidence, and the ability to contribute within structured offensive and defensive schemes.
Throughout the season, Payne displayed strong situational awareness and increasing physical maturity. He showed flashes of playmaking ability, competed hard in key moments, and embraced his role within the team’s system. His effort level remained consistent, and his willingness to execute assignments made him a dependable presence on the field. Payne’s progression was most evident in his comfort level, his ability to react faster, his trust in his reads, and his play with greater decisiveness as the season developed. Competing against high-level regional talent accelerated his development and strengthened his football IQ.
🏅 Brennan Ball (Campbell HS, Virginia | 2028)
At the camp, Brennan Ball showed flashes of power and vision during inside run periods.
At Mechanicsville High School, Ball emerged as one of the most reliable offensive playmakers during the 2025 season. As a versatile running back competing at the Class 3A level, Ball consistently showed balance between power and vision, gaining yards both on designed carries and in open-field situations. Throughout the season, he demonstrated patience in reading blocks and decisive acceleration once lanes opened. Ball’s ability to fall forward and pick up extra yards after contact turned short gains into substantial ones, and he became a go-to option in short-yardage and red-zone scenarios. While defenders consistently targeted him aggressively, Ball’s physicality allowed him to drive through contact and sustain positive plays.
His contribution extended beyond carries; he displayed situational awareness in pass protection and showed developing comfort as a receiver out of the backfield. Whether setting up blockers or making defenders miss in space, Ball’s production was a reliable component of his team’s offensive success.
Running Backs — Middle School
- Luke Charles (2033 | Woodward Mill Elementary) — Played up in age group and impressed evaluators with speed and competitiveness.
- MJ Riley (2030 | Dunwoody HS) — Strong one-cut ability and field awareness.
- Jaiden White — Consistent production throughout camp reps.
🛡️ OFFENSIVE LINE STANDOUTS
Offensive Linemen – High School
🏅 Milo Wise – (Gainesville HS, Georgia | 2029 | OL MVP )
Milo Wise may not have been the biggest lineman in attendance, but he stood out with toughness, consistent fundamentals, and a relentless motor. His competitive drive and technical discipline suggest that Gainesville has a promising young prospect in the trenches.
Wise’s freshman season laid an important foundation in terms of experience against varsity competition. Despite being an underclassman, Wise played with notable strength and leverage at the point of attack. His ability to drive defenders off the line of scrimmage and sustain blocks helped create running lanes and kept quarterback pockets clean when called upon. Throughout the season, Wise showcased a commitment to improving his footwork, hand placement, and overall technique in down-to-down action. Coaches and teammates applauded his grind attitude and willingness to absorb coaching to elevate his play.
While primarily working along the offensive line, Wise also displayed traits useful for adjacent front-seven roles in various camp settings, including shedding blocks and engaging aggressively at the point of contact, indicating potential future flexibility along the front.
🏅 Anel Alic (Duluth HS, Georgia | 2027)
At 6’6, Anel Alic possesses elite size and long-term upside. As he continues to add strength and weight, his frame and movement skills indicate strong Division I potential.
At Duluth High School, Alic was the foundation of the offensive line. Listed at 6’5”, 230–250 pounds, Alic brought size and early physical traits that allowed him to compete effectively in the trenches against Georgia’s rugged 6A competition. Competing at one of the state’s most competitive levels, he consistently contributed to Duluth’s offensive effort, showcasing an ability to anchor in pass protection and sustain blocks in the run game. His presence helped create gaps for rushing attacks while maintaining structural integrity in protection sets. Although limited statistical tracking is typical for linemen, his repeated inclusion on the varsity roster and his physical performance throughout the season underscore his reliability and the coach’s trust.
Offensive Linemen – Middle School
- Weston Priewe (2030 | OL MVP) — Showed strong technique and physicality for his age group.
- Aiden Walker — Demonstrated steady improvement throughout the day.
- Kelton Jolley (Avery Trade School, TN | 2031) — Emerging size and presence; a player to monitor moving forward.
🛡️ DEFENSIVE STANDOUTS
Defensive Backs — High School
🏅 Kyle Wise (Red Bank Catholic, New Jersey | 2027 | DB MVP) PROFILE PAGE
At the camp, Kyle Wise came to physically dominate, displaying aggressiveness and leadership in a deep secondary group.
During his 2025 season, Wise played at St. Peter’s Prep, where he emerged as one of the more promising underclass defensive backs in New Jersey. Defensively, Wise showed strong instincts and football IQ. He consistently took disciplined angles in run support, closed quickly in space, and displayed the willingness to play downhill. In coverage, he flashed fluid hips and the ability to mirror receivers while maintaining strong awareness in zone concepts. His physicality at the point of contact and comfort playing through traffic stand out on film.
One of Wise’s biggest strengths this season was versatility. With the athletic profile to line up at safety, corner, or in a nickel role, he gives his defense flexibility. His ability to impact both the run and pass game makes him a complete defensive back prospect rather than a single-skill player. Overall, this season solidified him as a rising 2027 prospect in New Jersey with clear Division I potential.
🏅 Roman Hunt Jr (McEachern HS, Georgia | 2028)
As a Class of 2028 prospect playing at a competitive Georgia high school program, Hunt is still early in his overall football journey. This season has been about establishing presence, building varsity experience, and demonstrating his athletic versatility in game action and at local camps/showcases. Early notice from recruiting circles suggests that with continued growth in size, strength, and production, his profile could rise further in the next recruiting cycles.
His ability to contribute at multiple positions, coupled with recognition among underclass standouts in Georgia, points to upside as a developing prospect. Continued offseason training, increased production in games (tackles, pass breakups, receptions, yardage), and exposure at camps will be key catalysts for his recruiting momentum moving forward.
🏅 Jabari Wade (Banneker HS, Georgia | 2028)
Jabari Wade established himself as a key two-way contributor for the Banneker Trojans this past season, stepping into significant roles on both offense and defense as a sophomore. Competing in Georgia’s highly competitive high school football environment, Wade logged meaningful varsity snaps, and his production highlights both his versatility and overall impact on the game. Defensively, he displayed the ability to make secure open-field tackles, disrupt receivers in contested one-on-one matchups, and consistently serve as a reliable presence in the secondary. His knack for creating interceptions points to strong instincts, awareness, and timing in coverage.
Overall, this season laid a strong foundation for Wade’s continued development, with clear upside as he adds strength, sharpens his technique, and further expands his role.
🏅 Michael Pembleton Jr (Kempsville HS, Virginia | 2027) PROFILE PAGE
Michael Pembleton Jr enjoyed a productive 2025–26 campaign for the Kempsville High School Chiefs, asserting himself as a long, physical defensive back with the size and versatility to impact games in multiple phases. Listed at 6’3″ and around 175–195 lbs, Pembleton brings rare length to the secondary and the athletic ability to match up with a variety of offensive skill players. Throughout the season, Pembleton demonstrated physicality in tackles, the ability to compete in contested situations, and an understanding of leverage and positioning that often neutralized mismatches. His growth curve this year was evident: he played with increasing confidence and showed willingness to engage in run support, brush off blocks, and make plays in high-leverage moments.
Overall, this season established a solid developmental foundation for Pembleton, with clear upside as he continues to add strength, refine his technique, and leverage his size and length more consistently at the next level. A “power 4” type profile, combining length, physicality, and coverage instincts, suggests he could grow into a high-impact defender as he continues his progression in the coming seasons.
🏅 Alexander Ingersoll (Crestview HS, Florida | 2027)
Ali Ingersoll’s 2025–26 season strengthened his profile as a dependable defensive back with strong instincts, good coverage awareness, and steady tackling fundamentals. His adaptability and increasing confidence in the secondary set him up well for expanded defensive roles and continued growth as a DB prospect. Ingersoll earned consistent varsity defensive snaps in Florida’s competitive high school environment, showing coaches’ trust in his coverage reliability. He demonstrated good awareness in pass coverage, keeping his head in the play and reading receivers effectively. His anticipation helped him stay clean in zone responsibilities and react quickly when the ball came his way.
Defensive Backs — Middle School
- Derrick Tatum Jr (Bay Creek | 2031) Physical and instinctive defensive back.
- MJ Edwards Active and competitive throughout drills.
- Jason James Showed closing speed in coverage.
- Joshua Anderson (2030 | DB MVP) — Long, athletic defender with strong upside.
Linebackers — High School
🏅 Alexavier McDonald (Douglas County HS, Georgia | 2027) PROFILE PAGE
Alexavier McDonald turned in a strong season for Alexander High School, establishing himself as a disruptive presence off the edge. At 6’4 with a long, athletic frame, he used his size, range, and motor to consistently pressure opposing offenses and impact plays along the defensive front.His performance earned Region 5A Honorable Mention, highlighting his value as a playmaker and leader on defense. McDonald’s combination of length, physicality, and verified speed has also strengthened his recruiting profile, placing him on a clear Division I trajectory.
Overall, the season showcased McDonald as a long, high-upside linebacker/edge defender capable of pressuring quarterbacks, creating turnovers, and anchoring the front seven as he continues to develop.
🏅 Jeff Tyler (Seckinger HS, Georgia | 2028)
Jeff Tyler delivered a strong season for Seckinger High School, establishing himself as an emerging defensive back in Georgia’s competitive high school football landscape. As a young prospect in the 2028 class, Tyler earned valuable varsity experience while demonstrating the athleticism and instincts needed to impact games from the secondary.
Throughout the season, Tyler showed the ability to contribute in multiple ways from the defensive backfield. His quick reactions and awareness in coverage allowed him to stay competitive in both man and zone schemes, while his physical approach helped limit yardage after the catch. Tyler consistently displayed solid open-field tackling and a willingness to step up in run support when plays developed toward the perimeter.
Jeff Tyler’s season laid an important foundation for his development moving forward. With continued physical growth, increased varsity reps, and refinement of coverage technique, he projects as a rising defensive back prospect with the potential to take on a larger role in Seckinger’s secondary in the coming seasons.
🏅 Ehimare Edward (Lanier HS, Georgia | 2026)
Ehimare Edward turned in a strong season for Lanier High School, establishing himself as a physical and disruptive presence along the defensive front. Using his size, strength, and relentless motor, he consistently impacted plays in the backfield and helped anchor the Longhorns’ defense.
Edward showed the ability to control the line of scrimmage, shedding blocks and pursuing ball carriers while also generating pressure as a pass rusher. His power, hand usage, and burst off the snap allowed him to collapse the pocket and compete effectively in the trenches.
Overall, Edward proved to be a dependable defender with continued upside. With further development and refinement of his pass-rush technique, he projects to remain an important contributor on Lanier’s defensive line.
Linebackers — Middle School
- Josiah Sandridge (Tyner Academy, Tennessee | 2030)
- Chase Brotherton (St. Francis HS, Georgia | 2030)
- Braylen Calhoun (Lumpkin County HS, Mississippi | 2032)
🛡️ DEFENSIVE LINE STANDOUTS
🏅 Levi Nelson (Ponte Vedra HS, Florida | 2029)
Levi Nelson turned in a solid season for Ponte Vedra High School, establishing himself as a developing presence along the defensive line. As a young prospect in the 2029 class, Nelson gained valuable experience in the trenches while demonstrating strength, effort, and a physical style of play. Throughout the season, he showed the ability to engage blockers, hold his ground at the line of scrimmage, and pursue ball carriers with a strong motor. Nelson also flashed potential as a pass rusher, using quickness off the snap to pressure quarterbacks and disrupt plays in the backfield.
Overall, the season highlighted Nelson’s potential as an emerging defensive line prospect. With continued growth, strength development, and refinement of his technique, he projects to become an increasingly impactful contributor on Ponte Vedra’s defensive front.
Defensive Lineman – Middle School
- Jaxson Sims (2031 | DL MVP — Middle School) — High motor with advanced technique for his class.
- Gryffan Hornburg (North Cobb Christian, Georgia | 2030) — Continued development with notable upside.
