Film Dive: 2023 Central Valley Sleepers Part II
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<strong>Davis May, Garces Memorial HS</strong>
May is a big bodied physical player that will kick inside in college and has next level potential. Off the ball, he shows consistent leg drive with a wide base and heavy hands at the POA while effective when base blocking and vertically driving defenders off the ball. Bending pretty well for his size, he has solid athleticism when getting to the second level and can toss around smaller defenders while a true mauler in the box. Going into his Senior season, he is one of the best offensive lineman in the central valley.
<strong>Cade Gretlein, Liberty HS</strong>
Gretlein is a very athletic prospect that wins with technique, pad level and movement abilities when blocking in space. Able to play both guard and center, he is a high IQ player that excels when pulling and reaching in space while showing good hand usage in pass protection to knock defenders arms down and reset his hands on their chest. Violent at the point of attack, he finishes blocks downfield and should find his home in the FCS range in college.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="145252" first="Jaxson" last="Percoats"], Buhach Colony HS</strong>
Percoats has put together back to back impressive seasons for Buhach Colony and has elite open field speed and impressive overall athleticism with some nice size as well. Stating a claim for the best kick returner the valley has to offer, he plays all over the field and shows good vision in traffic and a nice initial burst with the ability to bounce off tacklers and keep his legs driving through contact. More of a vertical runner out of the backfield, he sticks his toe in the ground and turns his shoulders quickly when coming around the edge while also able to catch the ball from various different angles.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="190354" first="Derek" last="Taylor"], Hilmar HS</strong>
Taylor is a long striding mismatch nightmare on the outside and has nice upside at the next level as he continues to pack on more weight and add to his frame. Off the ball, he is explosive and creates some separation downfield while doing a nice job at using his length and catch radius to highpoint balls win contested catches. A true vertical threat that is fluid in his routes, especially for his size, he shows strong hands, can break ankle tackles and is effective after the catch with his physical running style and sneaky third level speed.
<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em><strong>Other Top Players</strong></em></span>
<em><strong>Tyler Jacklich, Central Catholic HS</strong></em>
<em><strong>Jalani Smith, Garces Memorial HS</strong></em>
<em><strong>LaDanian Streets, Central HS</strong></em>
<em><strong>Brandon Hernandez, Clovis HS</strong></em>
<em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="145269" first="Zamir" last="Hall"], Garces Memorial HS</strong></em>
<em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="25379" first="Aidan" last="Fortenberry"], San Joaquin Memorial HS</strong></em>
<em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="25407" first="Tovie" last="Martin"], Clovis HS</strong></em>
<em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="25406" first="Jayden" last="Mandal"], Buchanan HS</strong></em>
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