Gem State Showcase MVPs
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In the first ever Gem State Showcase, run by former Boise State alum Juss Jackson, many of the top athletes in the state of Idaho not only attended the event but walked away with some of the top prizes. The…
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Continue ReadingIn the first ever Gem State Showcase, run by former Boise State alum Juss Jackson, many of the top athletes in the state of Idaho not only attended the event but walked away with some of the top prizes. The showcase was held as a way for college coaches to get an eye on some of the top talent in the state with two of the top coaches in their respective divisions attending, Andy Avalos (Boise State) and Jason Eck (Idaho). Along with coaches from Washington, Eastern Washington, Idaho State, Northern Arizona, and Portland State from the Big Sky. There we also some small schools from the NAIA and NCAA D-III ranks like College of Idaho, Willamette, Presbyterian, Pacific Lutheran and Carroll.
Here is a list of the Camp MVPs for the Gem State Showcase:
QB/WR/DB Session One:
Overall, Session One MVP: Kalil Schroeder, WR, 2023, Burley (Idaho)
QB MVP: Luke Flowers, QB, 2024, Rigby (Idaho)
WR/TE MVP: Xandar Gray, WR, 2025, Weiser (Idaho)
DB MVP: Ethan Beard, S, 2023, Meridian (Idaho)
QB/WR/DB Session Two:
Overall, Session Two MVP: Troy Wilkey Troy Wilkey 5'9" | 165 lbs | DB Rocky Mountain HS | 2023 State ID , DB, 2023, Meridian (Idaho) Rocky Mountain
QB MVP: Jake Schakel, QB, 2024, Puyallup (Wash.) Emerald Ridge
WR/TE MVP: Gatlin Bair Gatlin Bair 6'2" | 195 lbs | WR Burley | 2024 State ID , WR, 2024, Kimberly (Idaho)
DB MVP: Ayden Martinez, CB, 2024, Nampa (Idaho) Skyview
Linemen Session:
Overall, Lineman MVP: Zachary Nyland, OT, 2023, Meridian (Idaho) Owyhee
OL MVP: Zach Penner Zach Penner 6'4" | 275 lbs | OL Rocky Mountain HS | 2023 State ID , IOL, 2023, Meridian (Idaho) Rocky Mountain
DL MVP: Payton Gunter Payton Gunter 6'4" | 230 lbs | DL Nampa HS | 2023 State ID , Edge, 2023, Nampa (Idaho)
RB/LB Session:
Overall, Session MVP: Art Williams, ATH, 2023, Meridian (Idaho) Rocky Mountain
RB MVP: Roy Hull, RB, 2023, Eagle (Idaho)
RB MVP: Taeshaun Reese, RB, 2025, Meridian (Idaho) Rocky Mountain
LB MVP: Ryder Bordner, LB, 2023, Boise (Idaho) Bishop Kelly
LB MVP: Michael Goff Michael Goff 5'10" | 190 lbs | LB Kimberly | 2024 State ID , LB, 2024, Kimberly (Idaho)
Notes:
Zachary Nyland:
Continues to impress scouts and coaches alike with his physical frame and powerful push at the point of attack earing an Idaho offer during the showcase.
Zach Penner Zach Penner 6'4" | 275 lbs | OL Rocky Mountain HS | 2023 State ID :
Another Offensive Lineman that has been making waves this off-season walked away with an offer from Portland State after a solid showing in the event.
Luke Flowers:
Watch out for this signal caller from Rigby, he has had nothing but positive reviews this offseason starting with his lightning quick release.
Ethan Beard:
Remember this young man’s name as he started off well known in the valley but has started to earn attention from some of the top programs in the state with an Idaho offer at the event.