Week 9 Top Performers

Most teams wrapped up their season last week but with a few teams still in action here are some top performers from week 9. <strong>Amari Goodfellow, QB, 2023, Auburn</strong> The young dual-threat QB had over 520 yards of total offense and eight touchdowns leading Auburn to a close 58-55 victory over Auburn Riverside. He rushed for 310 yards and seven touchdowns then threw for 216 yards and another touchdown. He’s an explosive playmaker that is difficult to defend and plan for. He does a great job extending the play and improvising under pressure. Good decision maker as a passer, understands coverage and where the open target will be. Makes quick and decisive reads. Good accuracy, consistently demonstrated he can hit his spots in a tight window or across the middle. He’s a legit running threat that shows good burs and instincts as a ball carrier. Exciting player to watch that will only get better. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="87367" first="Payton" last="Accetturo"], QB, 2022, Auburn Riverside</strong> In the tight and high scoring loss to Auburn, Accetturo completed 22 of 37 passing attempts throwing for 460 yards with five touchdowns. Possesses a big strong frame at 6’2” 215 lbs. that contributes to his plus arm strength and velocity. Smooth/effortless throwing motion with a quick release. Flashes good instincts, vision, and anticipation as a passer. Ball comes out on time and in stride. Well balanced and strong throwing platform in the pocket. Can be accurate all over the field but excels throwing the deep ball with touch and trajectory. Has continuously showed improvement throughout his career and has D1 talent and ability. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="87415" first="Kayde" last="Bodine"], QB, 2023, Auburn Mountainview</strong> Led Auburn Mountainview to undefeated record finishing the season throwing for almost 240 yards on 20 of 28 attempts and three touchdowns. He’s a smooth athlete that can move the chains and score with his arm or legs. Great pocket mobility and escapability when protection breaks down. Love the way he buys time while keeping his eyes downfield for an open receiver. Plus arm talent, he’s able to throw on the run to either direction and make strong/accurate throws off platform. Does a good job mixing up velocities to throw a catchable ball. Has a little bit of twitch in him with his short area quickness and change of direction to be elusive both as a ball carrier and as a passer avoiding pressure. Good upside and potential. <strong>Thaddeus Umi-Tuato’o, WR, 2022, Auburn Riverside</strong> Was Accetturo’s leading receiver and turned in his best performance of the season with six receptions for 155 yards and a touchdown. He’s a good all-around athlete that can impact the game on both sides of the ball. The game comes very naturally to him with good instincts and game awareness. Strong and confident hands, he attacks the ball in the air with good extension to not allow the ball to get into his body. Good open field speed and agility after the catch with big play potential. Great competitive attitude that plays the game fast and physical with a high motor. <strong>Keagan Williams, LB, 2022, Auburn Mountainview</strong> Williams made plays all over the field finishing the night with 14 total tackles including eight solo, one tackle-for-loss, and one forced fumble. He’s a downhill defender that possesses a quick trigger and good ability to diagnose run/pass. Has a great nose for the football and can quickly locate and find the ball carrier. Can close space quickly and shows good strength at the contact point. Shows to be a reliable tackler in the box and in the open field, he’s smart with his pursuit angles and wraps up. <strong>Keanu Mailoto, DE, 2021, Auburn Mountainview</strong> The senior DE filled the stat sheet with seven tackles, two tackles-for-loss, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. Plays a physical and aggressive style of football with a good strong frame at 6’3” 255 lbs. Flashed plus athleticism, bend, and lateral mobility to work around the edge and beat blockers. Explodes off the LOS with a quick first step to gain positional leverage. He also shows good hand usage/placement with good command of a variety of moves to fight off blocks. Strong all-around football player that is committed to play JC ball at Gila River in Arizona.