Published Mar 1, 2021
Top Performers From Pylon Panama City Beach 7v7 Tournament
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EJ Holland  •  Maize&BlueReview
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Pylon 7v7, the nation's premier 7v7 circuit, held a loaded tournament in Panama City Beach over the weekend.

Several of the best 2022 and 2023 recruits in the country competed in the event and showcased their talents on a big stage.

Here are the top performers from the tournament.

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Top 7 Offense 

QB DeeJay Bailey, Coastline Stars (2023) — Bailey is officially on the radar after a strong performance at this weekend's tournament, earning his first offer from Southern Miss shortly after the event. The 6-foot-2, 200-pounder from Mississippi helped Coastline Stars rack up a ton of points and led them on a run to the final four.

WR Jayden Gibson, Team Ceedy (2022) — Gibson is one of the most underrated prospects in the country. Despite having 30 offers in hand, Gibson is only a low three-star recruit. That should change soon as Gibson is having a dominant offseason on the 7v7 circuit. A tall, springy wide out, Gibson can go up and get it and is a mismatch nightmare on the outside.

WR DeAndre Coleman, Gas Crew (2022) — One of the breakout stars of the tournament, Coleman had a huge weekend for Gas Crew. The three-star prospect from Alabama is a terror on the outside. At 6-foot-3, 195 pounds, Coleman was especially effective in the red zone, winning almost every 50/50 ball thrown his way. He currently holds offers from Florida State, Penn State, South Carolina and others.

WR Amari NiBlack, Team Florida Elite (2022) — This tournament belonged to big, outside wide receivers. Niblack is just another prospect that impressed with his size and ball skills. He was a go-to target throughout the weekend and almost impossible to stop in 1-on-1 situations. The three-star prospect could be a flex end at the next level and has scholarships from Auburn, Florida, Georgia and others.

WR Deon Hardin, Coastline Stars (2022) — The high flying Coastline Stars lit up the scoreboard this weekend thanks to several under-the-radar playmakers. Among them was Hardin, who finished the event with 10 touchdowns. Hardin is a bit of an unknown with no offers, but he will be on plenty of radars soon.

WR Adrian Harris, Miami Dream (2022) — Like Hardin, Harris came into the tournament as a complete unknown. He has no offers and just transferred to Florida powerhouse Miami Northwestern, which should help his stock. Harris was a top offensive playmaker for Miami Dream and was a big reason the squad captured the tournament title.

TE Tyrus Washington, Recordbreakerz (2022) — At 6-foot-4, 230 pounds, Washington was a security blanket throughout the weekend, making several tough grabs in traffic and providing a major presence in the red zone. Washington scored seven touchdowns en route to leading Recordbreakerz to the semifinals. Washington has offers from Arkansas, Ole Miss, South Carolina and more.

Top 7 Defense

LB Mekhi Mason, Miami Dream (2022) — A three-star prospect, Nelson was the monster in the middle for Miami Dream during their run to the tournament championship. Nelson played well in space and controlled the middle of the field. He currently holds offers from Georgia Tech, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, West Virginia and others and should command even more interest this offseason.

DB Damani Dent, 9 Figures (2022) — Dent picked up his first offer from Troy just 24 hours after the conclusion of the event. That should be the first of many for this versatile defensive back. Dent was a ball haw at the safety spot and also made plays at wide receiver. He has a great build with a ton of upside.

DB Oliver Bridges, 1 Percent (2022) — 1 Percent brought some talent down South from the DMV, and perhaps no prospect on the team was more impressive than Bridges. At 6-foot-1, 175 pounds, Bridges is a tall, long corner that plays with great physicality. A three-star prospect, Bridges has offers from Maryland, Penn State, Pitt, Virginia and others.

DB Tre Donaldson, Recordbreakerz (2022) — One of the best safety prospects in the country, Donaldson was as advertised. The four-star recruit showed off great instincts and flew around the football field, notching a pair of interceptions and several pass breakups. Donaldson is an elite talent, and it's no surprise he has offers from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Oregon and others.

DB Zion Clark, EPS Blaze (2022) — Clark is a sleeper prospect with no offers, but he could get some traction on the trail soon. After all, Clark played a big role in EPS Blaze's run to the quarterfinals, recorded four interceptions and seven pass breakups at the event. He has great size at 6-foot-3, 180 pounds and is one to keep an eye on moving forward.

DB Tyreak Allen, RI5E (2022) — RI5E played great team ball as they made advanced all the way to the tournament title game. It was hard to pick just one standout, but Allen had a great weekend in the secondary. The rising prospect from Florida patrolled the back end and made several plays. He has offers from Liberty and Southern Miss.

UTIL Shemar James, C3 Elite (2022) — C3 Elite played some of the best defense at the tournament and made it to the quarterfinals in their first appearance on the circuit. A big reason for that was James. The Rivals250 prospect is an athletic linebacker that spent time in the middle as well as covering slots. He's a big kid but moves extremely well for his size. James has offers from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Michigan and others.