Recap: YAA Maryland Top Performers

The You Are Athlete Regional Exposure Camp Series made a stop in Maryland on April 12th. Some of the top prospects from the northeast were in attendance.

The prospects below earned an invitation to the You Are Athlete All American Showcase this upcoming Memorial Day Weekend in Houston, TX.

Rivals Evaluations (Will Garlick) :

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Rob Hughes Jr has been at the last two camps I covered, and he earned Running back awards at both of them. Hughes does well running routes using his vision and cutting ability to highlight his skillset. An All-Region selection at running back, Hughes (5-foot-10, 185) totaled 805 yards on 164 carries with 11 touchdowns.

Jason Galloway (6-foot-0, 205) was one of the linebackers who received an MVP award and invite to Houston. Last season at Kempsville, Galloway recorded 83 tackles with nine tackles for loss and three sacks. He earned Honorable Mention All-Region at linebacker.

Episcopal School junior Noah Baker (6-foot-3, 230) was the only tight end I saw catching passes and I think that hurt him when it came to MVP awards. Still, he ran post routes like the receivers and made plays going head-to-head against the cornerbacks.

The overall top defensive back MVP award went to rising senior Jahlen Batty 2026 who consistently took on the camps best receivers. Batty was 2nd Team All Region for kick and punt returner and All Region Honorable Mention at Defensive Back. He finished his junior year with four interceptions, 14 pass breakups while adding four blocked field goals and four blocked punts.

New Kent lineman Caleb Holmes (6-foot-4, 255) was selected for one of the Offensive Lineman MVP awards. He performed well during the one-on-one drills winning more battles than he lost. He lined up at center and will be an interior lineman in college.

The competition for top quarterback at the camp was a no-brainer as St Frances 2027 Jaylin Solomon (5-foot-11, 180) was selected MVP for the quarterback group. Not only did Solomon do the best during the drill work, but he had the best throws during the competition phrase. He has a smooth, effortless throw and his ball placement was accurate.

The best competition Henry had was against Friendship Collegiate Edge Aleuhnwi "Obama" Bi (6-foot-3, 210) who did win a few reps in the head-to-head matchup. Bi is quick with his move inside and when going around the blocker. He has a slim frame but is fast and athletic. He might need to add size to stop the run.

I was a little surprised when receiver Jaiden Connors (PA) told me he didn't have any D1 offers. He seems polished as a receiver and someone who can help a passing offense. He may have had the catch of the day at the You Are Athlete camp with a one-handed grab for a touchdown. Connors (5-foot-11, 165) has great hands, body control and big play ability after the catch.

The overall Running Back MVP was Alijah Bah (5-foot-8, 170) from Paint Branch High School in Montgomery County, Maryland. Bah says he has an offer from Howard.

Sophomore Tyler Wiggins (5-foot-8, 150) was one of five defensive backs to receive a camp MVP award. The Calvert Hall was very good in the drills and had solid reps throughout the day.

247Sports Evaluations (Rion Young) :

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Jaylen Burrell is a 2026 wide receiver from St. Frances Academy (MD) who looks to be about 6-foot-4 tall and weigh around 195 pounds. Clearly he is an impressive wide receiver who has been receiving some attention from power programs. Burrell has a nice release with some good speed. You can also see that he is a physical receiver who does not make it easy for defensive backs to get a good press on him. He has strong hands that stop the football in the air immediately so there is no struggle for him to catch the football. He is definitely a guy to know. He told us today  he has an official visit set up to Virginia Tech.

Ricky Wilson Jr is a 5-foot-10, 180-pound wide receiver from Friendship Collegiate Academy in Washington, D.C. He is one of those players who passes the eye test first, then steps up and shows what he can do. Wilson is a 2028 prospect who already holds an offer from Syracuse. Yes, this kid is a real baller. He was another prospect who was out there with really strong hands and is able to run routes. He is not the heaviest kid but he has the build of a running back. Wilson has some speed with a nice release from the line. He can also get up and go and get the football if need be. This young man is going to continue to receive more offers as his career goes on. Be sure to keep up with his name.

Nathaniel Raines is going to be a 2029 wide receiver you are going to want to know. He is a 6-foot-2, 160-pounds and advanced at this young age. Raines attends Cheshire Academy where he knows how to run routes and go and get the football. He catches it cleanly with his hands and does not need to get it into his body first. Everybody at camp was impressed with the way he was gracefully finding ways to get open.  There are going to be a lot of division one offers coming his way in the future.

Shemaj Henry is a 6-foot-8, 330-pound offensive lineman from Chester High School in Pennsylvania. Henry is a 2026 prospect who showed he is able to cover ground in the trenches at an interior position. This young man looked good today. Coaches want to see how well he is going to be able to move on the outside to determine if he is a tackle. Henry holds an offer from Syracuse. We feel like a good strength and conditioning program on the next level is going to help him develop on the next level. 

YAA Evaluations (Brandon Howard) :

DL

2026 OL Corey Sanderlin out of Indian River HS (VA)

Wide-bodied, bulky frame with the ability to grow into an inside defender or trim down to dominate more. Has surprising get-off and quickness, particularly given his size and bulk.

2027 DL Blake Griffith out of The Boys Latin School of Maryland (MD)

Shows quick hands as a pass rusher. Diagnoses plays effectively in the run game and has the agility to navigate through trash. Good player with a high motor

2027 DL Ryan Zats out of St. Joseph’s Prep (PA)

Solid pass rusher from the interior or the edge despite great size. Shows some twitch off the ball with strong combination of power and quickness. Good lateral movement with some ability to set up blockers in tight windows, especially inside.

2026 DL Antwan Smith-Ray out of Roman Catholic HS (PA)

A flexible, fluid athlete, Smith-Ray has the framework to play multiple spots along the line at the next level both on the edge and inside. He plays with good bend and leverage, with the ability to dip and run the arc off the edge.

2026 DL Justin Barnett out of Fleming HS (VA)

Shows high level initial burst and first-step quickness, often darting into the backfield at the snap. Can blow up plays behind the line at a high rate, when he gets going.

2026 DL Sidney Catlett III out of Calvin Coolidge HS (WA)

Potentially position and scheme versatile. Great fit for even-front tackle, but could also fit multiple roles in a three-man look. Sound tackler who arrives with a purpose while not sacrificing technique. Flashes impressive pursuit ability relative to size. 

2026 DL Nikaih Young out of Friendship Collegiate Academy HS (WA)

Well built interior defensive lineman with enough space to continue adding bulk in college. Solid height and wears his weight well. Flashes great quickness in his get-off. Shows good power at the point of attack and strength to shed blockers.

2026 DL Obama Bi out of Friendship Collegiate Academy HS (WA)

Long, athletic build on ideal frame relative to edge position projection. Shows some solid pass-rushing with rare blend of length and quickness. Able to bend the edge like few prospects on national scale with the short-area burst to finish with tremendous power upon contact.

OL

2026 OL Shemaj Henry out of Chester HS (PA)

Technically sound lineman who plays with a mean streak. Can play tackle but may slide inside as an athletic guard at the next level, Uses his hands well and keeps his feet chopping constantly and plays with good lower base that keeps him balanced.

2027 OL Cooper Ebeling out of Hun School (PA)

While he plays tackle at times, Ebeling projects as an interior linemen in college. In the running game, shows nastiness and quickness when pulling, with elite run blocking skills, hands and violence with foot quickness to sustain and redirect with good body control.

2026 OL Jerrod Wilson out of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (MD)

Lineman with good length and size but has skinny ankles and an athletic base. Versatile body type and skillset that could project him to anywhere on the offensive line. Has work to do but shows promise.

2027 OL Ryan Giddings out of St. Frances Academy HS (MD)

Has exceptional short area quickness, which shows up both on the field and in combine settings. That quickness allows him to be an elite blocker at the second level.

2027 OL Bowen Gottselig out of Episcopal HS (VA)

Gottselig is far from a finesse player, as he routinely finishes blocks with violence and authority. He also shows high level awareness and vision as a pass blocker.

2026 OL Caleb Holmes out of New Kent HS (VA)

Packs a serious punch at the point of attack. Phone booth monster. Block-finisher who displays a noticeable mean streak and will push the limits.

WR

2027 WR Vincent Hill out of Gainesville HS (VA)

Hill has a nice blend of quickness, hands and play making ability. Can line up in several spots on the field and is an  Has plus speed and is both dynamic after the catch and able to run past an opposing corner.

2028 WR Ricky Wilson Jr out of Friendship Collegiate Academy (DC)

Wilson, is a dangerous threat to score on any touch whether it be as a receiver, rusher or in the return game. Should see rapid improvement heading into his sophomore year.

2027 WR Ellijah Mancinelli out of Howard HS (DE)

Mancinelli has slot ability and can play wide. Outstanding body control. Accelerates well out of breaks. Knows how to set up a route. Soft, strong hands. Physical on contested throws. Good speed and stop-start ability.

2027 WR Israel Lucas out of St.Frances Academy (MD)

Quick release off the line, ability to go up and get the ball. Difficult to jam at the line of scrimmage. Needs to add some weight for when drawing bigger, physical corners but has ability to do so. 

LB

2026 LB Jariah Myles out of St. Frances Academy HS (MD)

Capable of playing forward or in space with ample snaps rushing the passer and dropping into coverage. Flashes great pursuit speed and the requisite lateral range and fluidity to hold his own in coverage.

2026 LB Jason Galloway out of Kempsville HS (VA)

Has natural soft hands with the ability to track and make plays on the football in coverage. Shows natural body control. More smooth than sudden. Plays fast but under control.

2028 LB Enoch Amani Ocansey out of DeMatha Catholic HS (MD)

Flashes burst and acceleration that translate to his numerous roles at the high school level. Physical player who does not shy from contact whether defending or with the ball. High motor prospect.

2027 LB Sincere Gordon out of Massaponax HS (VA)

Natural striker as a tackler. Closes fast and arrives with purpose. Fully capable of the big hit. Could need some time to adjust to playing at the next level but that comes with time. 

2027 DL Richard Vahn out of Penn Wood HS (PA)

Has flashed the ability to flip his hips and run in coverage. Vahn is a player that can find a mean streak. Embraces contact and shows up when his name is called upon. 

RB

2027 RB Rob Hughes Jr out of Kempsville HS (VA)

Consistently shows good lateral foot quickness and can make defenders miss in the hole. At his best as a downhill hole-puncher with one-cut explosiveness.

2027 RB Nakhi Bagwell out of Gov Thomas Johnson HS (MD)

Has good vision and effectively reads his blocks and finds daylight. Runs with physicality and shows the ability to break arm tackles at the second level.

2026 RB Orlando Moss III out of Westlake HS (MD)

Elusive behind line of scrimmage. Quick footed and changes direction well. Has burst. Tough to arm tackle and good in space. He also has solid body control.

2025 RB Darius Cherry out of Highlands HS (PA)

Is a loose runner with a natural gait and body lean. Has the ability to change directions without losing much speed and shows high-level lateral agility. Solid back.

DB

2026 DB Jahlen Batty out of Kempsville HS (VA)

Thrives in bump-and-run situations, but is also capable of mirroring in off coverage with his quick feet and loose hips. Aggressive at the catch point and will fight through hands to break up a pass.

2028 DB Jordan Nicholas Hicks out of Mountainside HS (MS)

Very comfortable in off-man coverage, but does have some experience working closer to the line of scrimmage. Uses frame to advantage and will mix it up with wideouts at the line of scrimmage.

2026 DB Kellen Lewis out of Forest Park HS (VA)

Light on his feet and sinks hips. Flashes encouraging redirecting ability and general fluidity. Likely capable of playing outside or in the slot.