Alabama Evals: Class 4A Region 2 Top Players

Region 2 in Class 4A in the state of Alabama is known for great talent on the gridiron. The region is the home of Alabama Christian Academy, Ashford, Bullock County, Dale County, Geneva, Saint James, Straughn and Booker T Washington High School. Here are the top players to watch in Region 2 in 2021. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="128193" first="Preston" last="Hicks"] </strong>| 5-10 WR | Alabama Christian Academy Hicks is a versatile receiver that can make plays all over the field. He has great size and can outmatch smaller defenders. Hicks shows great speed after the catch to pick up crucial yards and can haul in any pass thrown his way. <strong>DeVontrez Blake </strong>| 5-9 RB | Ashford Blake is a shifty and speedy running back with a lot of potential. He is a powerful runner and can get down the sideline in a hurry. When running up the middle, he can use his strength to move past defenders and get into open space. <strong>Jarquavious Smith </strong>| 5-9 WR | Bullock County Smith displays great ability in catching the ball and being a force after the catch. He can elude defenders and get into open space to race to the endzone. Before the catch, he can get separation at the line of scrimmage. Smith is also a great blocker in the run game. <strong>Lucas Atkins </strong>| 5-10 C | Dale County Offensive linemen usually aren’t on these lists, but Atkins is one exception. He can block well and protect his quarterback and he also plays the defensive side of the ball. Atkins displays great size and completes his assignments well in defending opposing defensive linemen from getting pressure in the backfield. <strong>Logan Adams </strong>| 6-0 QB | Geneva Adams is a great quarterback that can sling the ball anywhere on the field. He can find any open receiver and throw accurate passes. When under pressure, Adams can elude defenders with his feet and pick up crucial yards as a dual-threat athlete. <strong>Jaylon Guilford </strong>| 5-10 RB, CB | Straughn Guilford is a talented athlete that plays both sides of the ball. At running back, he can show signs of quickness and power in his running ability. Guilford is a great north-south runner that has great versatility. On defense, he can play linebacker and cornerback. At both positions, Guilford is a great tackler and can snag interceptions by jumping routes. <strong>Deinbo Harry </strong>| 6-2 OLB | Booker T Washington Harry is a great linebacker that plays with a ton of poise. He shows great abiity in tackling and can spy on the quarterback before the snap. In coverage, Harry can force incompletions or knock down passes in front of receivers.