Prospect Index Quick Hits: Episode 2

<strong>Get 25% off your subscription by entering AJ30 in the coupon code area. Enjoy!</strong> As we continue to dive through our prospect index submissions, we seem to keep finding players that will be a major part of our next rankings update. Check out our evaluations on some of the latest players we have come across! [player_tooltip player_id="306876" first="Draper" last="Aldridge"] | 2023 ATH | Delta Streets Academy Two way player who flashes on the defensive side of the football. Totaled 56 tackles, 3 INTs, 6 PBUs, and 2.5 TFLs at the safety at the safety position. Athletic and twitchy player who plays bigger than he is listed on the roster. Good short area quickness and speed downfield, as well as ball skills, evident on offense. Not afraid of contact as he will come down and play in the box well. Led his team in tackles as a junior. Solid hip movement when he has to turn and run with receivers or change direction to play short breaking routes. Intelligent football player who knows how to read his keys quickly and trigger. Really like the tape he put up last season and excited to see the strides he makes in the weight room this offseason. [player_tooltip player_id="292479" first="Eli" last="Reno"] | 2023 LB | Belmont Well built inside backer at 6’1" 220 as a junior. Also takes snaps at running back on the offensive side of the ball. Offensive tape shows natural athleticism, speed, and strength in his game. Breaks arm tackles and can run defenders over in his path. Plays all special teams (punt, kick off, return) and makes big time tackles and returns. Shows the ability to cover on defense and carry seam routes downfield when asked to. Powerful downhill thumper as a tackler and takes good angles to the ball carrier in pursuit. Really talented overall football without a whole lot of downside to his game. Can see him making an impact on offense or defense at the next level. Currently lists no offers but expect him to start adding interest soon. [player_tooltip player_id="257395" first="Hunter" last="Hester"] | 2023 ATH | Mantachie H-back style player who makes a major impact on his offense. Used as an additional blocker, receiver, and even ball carrier. Listed at 5’10" 160 but plays bigger than he is. Fast, agile athlete that produces with the ball in his hands. Smooth route runner with soft hands. Love his ability to find the open holes in a defense against zone coverage. Can go up and get the football at its highest point. As a runner, he sets up his blocks well and has great vision in the open field. Makes defenders miss in space and shows good change of direction ability. Overall really talented football player that is currently undervalued as a prospect. Projects at the next level as a slot receiver who should be garnering some interest soon. [player_tooltip player_id="284594" first="Jack" last="Harper"] | 2024 TE | Oxford Young tight end who already stands at 6’4" 210. Massive frame with plenty of room to add weight.  Big body athlete who can play attached to the line or out in the slot. Runs well downfield and flashes impressive speed for the position. Natural hands; makes great catches both contested and in the open field. Shows the ability to go up over top the defense and grab the ball. Fluid route runner who can adjust his route and track the ball well. In the run game, he is a tough and powerful extra blocker who uses his strength to take backers to the ground and seal ends. Great tape as a sophomore and excited to see what he does with his final two years of HS ball. Could make a serious case for TE1 in the state of Mississippi when it is all said and done. [player_tooltip player_id="293392" first="Ian" last="Randolph"] | 2023 QB | Presbyterian Christian Listed 6’0" 180 as a junior with a bit of room left to grow. Confident quarterback who stands tall in the pocket and doesn’t seem fazed by pressure in his face. Twitched up athlete who adds a running threat to the passing game when things break down. Quick release and can throw from a variety of arm angles. Smooth footwork in his drop back and sells the fake hard on play action. Gets a lot of juice underneath the ball especially on deep routes. Accurate at all levels of the field but thrives in the intermediate outside game. Love the swagger and tenacity that he plays with. Led PCS to a 7-5 record last season. Undervalued quarterback for the 2023 class that will rise in our next rankings update. [player_tooltip player_id="311644" first="Will" last="Echoles"] | 2024 OL | Houston Massive young offensive lineman listed at 6’4" 290. Two way player on both the offensive and defensive lines for Houston High School. Great bend and lower body flexibility for a young lineman. Explosive off ball with quick and active feet. Athletic big man who can move in space well. Dominant in the run game. Naturally strong and physical. Does a great job at engaging with defender and taking him for a ride through the whistle. Plays with a chip on his shoulder and shows willingness to win every snap. As a pass protector, shows a strong first punch and great footwork. Able to bend and take on any edge rusher he faced this season. All around terrific lineman for the 2024 class who will end up being a top player in the state by his senior season. Major D1 level projection if he continues to put up film similar to his sophomore season. &nbsp;