NextGen All America held its first Mega VI and Trench King Challenge this past weekend at The Star in Frisco, TX. Over 100 quarterbacks and close to 80 linemen had an opportunity to showcase their talent over a two-day period. Athletes had an opportunity to learn from an impressive coaching staff on both the field and the classroom. Athletes were evaluated on what they did on the field (individual drills and 1v1’s) and off the field (classroom work, etc).
Below are the award winners from the MegaVI and Trench King Challenge. These athletes were chosen by the coaching staff.
QUARTERBACKS WHO EARNED AN INVITE TO THE SHOW (JUNE 2022)
Champ Long
Braxton Baker
Parker Leise
Jacquai Long
RJ Tisdale
Adrian Posse
Tanner Zolnosky
Jax Brown
AJ Hill Jr.
Brandon Pena
Taegan Logan
Kane Archer
Quentyn DeMora
Brady Palmer
Furian Inferra
Trae Taylor
LINEMEN WHO EARNED AN INVITATION TO THE SHOW
Olaus Alinen
Makhi Boston
Tajh Boyd
Kade George
Ryan Kirkhart
Kennedy McDowell
Samson Okunlola
Drew Perez
Aaris Bethea
Cameron Chmura
Nathan Laperi
Zyon Vaugh-Nobles
Bryan Velman-Stamey
Carson Harmann
Camron Middleton
Braylon Montero
Luke New
Fletcher Westphal
Ashley Williams
Nicholas Barry
Kaden Beatty
Vashon Brunswick
Zion Carter
Preston Clark
Jaden Morris
Brock Schlef
Zxamyir Pelissier
Kristian Hitzeman
Jonathan Alley
Larid Hanson-Felter
Ervin Smith III
Dixon Hudson
Jamie Morgan
QUARTERBACK AWARD WINNERS
HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION
2023 CLASS MVP’S
Robert Long | 5-11 | 200 | CT
Braxton Baker | 6-1 | 185 | TX
2023 ACCURACY AWARD WINNERS
Braxton Baker | 6-1 | 185 | TX
Parker Leise | 6-2 | 205 | KS
2024 CLASS MVP's
Jacqai Long | 6-2 | 175 | WV
RJ Tisdale | 6-2 | 170 | FL
2024 ACCURACY AWARD WINNERS
Adrian Posse | 6-4 | 205 | FL
Tanner Zolnosky | 6-0 | 180 | MN
2025 CLASS MVP'S
Antwann Hill | 6-2 | 175 | GA
Jax Brown | 6-1 | 165 | TX
2025 ACCURACY AWARD WINNERS
Brandon Pena
Taegan Logan | 5-11 | 180 | VA
2026 CLASS MVP’S
Kane Archer | 6-0 | 180 | AR
Quentyn DeMara | 5-10 | 156 | CA
2026 ACCURACY AWARD WINNERS
Brady Palmer | 5-11 | 165 | IL
Isaac Harney | NV
MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION
2027 CLASS MVP’s
Furian Infererra | 6-2 | 175 | NV
Phil “Trae” Taylor | Illinois
2027 ACCURACY AWARD WINNERS
Zane Johnson | 5-8 | 155 | KY
Tre Williams | TX
LINEMEN AWARD WINNERS
HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION - DEFENSIVE LINE
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN MVP
Aaris Bethea | 6-3 | 250 | DT | NY
OTHER TOP DEFENSIVE LINEMEN PERFORMERS
Kennedy McDowell | DL | 2023
Brandon Thomas | 6-5 | 230 | DE | FL
Nathan Laperi | 6-3 | 220 | DE | TX
Zion Carter | 6-3 | 235 | DE | TX
MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION
James Carrington | 6-3 | 242 | DL | VA | 2026
Jaden Morris | 6-1 | 215 | OL | TX | 2026
HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION - OFFENSIVE LINE
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN MVP
Samson Okunlola| 2023 | 6-6 | 295 | OT | MA
OTHER TOP OFFENSIVE LINEMEN PERFORMERS
Dayen Marouf-Araibi | 6-2 | 250 | OL | 2025
Drew Perez | 6-8 | 320 | OL | TX | 2023
Makhi Boston | OL | 2023 | MA | 2023
MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION
James Carrington | 6-3 | 242 | DL | VA | 2026
Jaden Morris | 6-1 | 215 | OL | TX | 2026
Preston Clark | 6-0 | 235 | GA | 2026
Brock Schlef| 6-1.5 | 255 | TX | 2026
ED O.B.'S EXTRA POINTS ON THE HS DIVISION
QUARTERBACK ALPHA DOG: ROBERT LONG
There were over 100 quarterbacks at the event. So, there is still a lot to unpack from that part of the event via film study. There is no doubt that Robert Long had the strongest performance of any quarterback at the event. There were a few others on his heels including Braxton Baker and Parker Leise. Long is cool, calm, and confident in his abilities. His overall mechanics, footwork, arm strength, and touch on his passes were on display all weekend.
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN ALPHA DOG: SAMSON OKUNLOLA
The only thing that would've stopped Samson Okunlola from winning the MVP award would've been lack of effort. He has elite body composition with lean mass and a well-proportioned frame. In other words, he definitely passes the eye test. He showed explosiveness, drive, great lateral movement, balance, excellent usage of hands, and overall great athletic ability. Okunlola was consistent throughout the camp whether it was individual drills or 1v1's.
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN MVP ALPHA DOG: AARIS BETHEA
Bethea won MVP over a good number of talented defensive linemen. He consistently got lower than the offensive linemen he went against and rarely lost ground to power. Bethea has a quick first step and showed active hands which helped him separate from linemen who were trying to block him. I was impressed with him being young and having a rush plan a set of go-to moves during the 1v1's.