23 player evals from St Thomas Aquainas

Post NFL Draft weekend, I decided to do a little research into who puts out the most draft picks over the past ten years in the state of Florida. The answer - St. Thomas Aquinas. There have been 17 players picked over that time frame, best in the state. The defending 7A champs have some familiar faces on this list, and some you may not be aware of. Let’s dive in! [player_tooltip player_id="128717" first="King" last="Mack"] - 5’11" 180 lbs, S, 2023 - Has 25 Power 5 offers, 5 Group of 5 offers. Junior season stats - 54 tackles, 3 pass defenses, 4 INTs, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery. Deep safety that can cover a lot of ground in the passing game. Tracks the ball well and makes plays that can shift the momentum of big games. Very good burst to break up passes and make tackles - gets faster as the ball gets closer. Championship caliber player - does not make mistakes, always in the right position. [player_tooltip player_id="127995" first="Jayvant" last="Brown"] - 6’0" 220 lbs, LB, 2023 - Has 25 Power 5 offers, 1 Group of 5 offer, 1 FCS offer. The transfer from Deerfield Beach is a force on the defensive side of the ball. Incredible closing speed allows him to make highlights in the backfield - hard-hitting highlights. He enjoys punishing opposing quarterbacks - driving them into the ground after passes. Can also track down receivers on short passes for little to no gains. Explosive and fast. He is exactly what you want out of a linebacker. Conrad Hussey - 6’0" 190, S, 2023 - Committed to Penn State. Has 13 Power 5 offers, 5 Group of 5 offers. Junior season stats - 26 tackles, 4 INTs, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery. Another deep safety that makes outstanding plays on the ball. Very agile with good speed, he is a menace in the defensive backfield. Contests catches well. Also a force in the run game - willing to fire in the box and make plays. [player_tooltip player_id="128464" first="Isaiah" last="Hardge"] - 5’10" 160, WR, 2023 - Committed to Colorado. Has 11 Power 5 offers, 2 Group of 5 offers, 1 FCS offer. Junior season stats - 22 catches for 355 yards (16.1 avg) and 6 TDs. Very good get off from the LOS - specialty is redzone fade routes. Good speed and footwork - able to beat coverage with technique and agility. Slippery with the ball in his hands - runs hard and has dynamic YAC ability. Weapon in the offense - lines up both outside and in the slot, used in a variety of ways. [player_tooltip player_id="128091" first="Jason" last="Hammond"] - 6’3" 285 lbs, DL, 2023 - Committed to Iowa State. Has 9 Power 5 offers, 6 Group of 5 offers. Junior season stats - 30 tackles, 5 TFLs, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries. Versatile defensive lineman with quick hands and strong punch. Plays both over the ball and as a 3-tech. Controls the LOS vs the run, dictating where the running back can go, if anywhere. Quick and explosive to get into the backfield and pressure the quarterback. Zakiah Saez - 6’3" 215 lbs, Edge, 2023 - Has 7 Power 5 offers, 2 Group of 5 offers. Junior season stats - 32 tackles, 1 INT, 1 forced fumble. Lines up primarily as a weakside defensive end. Closes ground quickly - contains the edge and chases down ball carriers. Plays best when decisive - showcases speed and strength. Also plays basketball. Xavier Terrell - 5’8" 175 lbs, RB, 2023 - Has 5 Power 5 offers, 4 Group of 5 offers, 1 FCS offer. Junior season stats - 50 carries for 597 yards (11.9 avg) and 9 TDs; 1 catch for 59 yards (59.0 avg) and 1 TD. Very shifty runner - dynamic agility and explosive. Good acceleration and speed. Good balance - tough to bring down and keeps his feet under him when changing directions. Runs very hard for his size - will put his head down and get tough yards. [player_tooltip player_id="128806" first="Kimari" last="Robinson"] - 6’0" 185 lbs, CB, 2023 - Has 3 Power 5 offers, 4 Group of 5 offers, 1 FCS offer. Junior season stats - 5 tackles, 7 pass defenses. Very good explosion - makes plays on the ball by bursting right before the catch can be made. Eyes the quarterback and baits him into bad throws. Plays primarily in a zone scheme. Very good agility - able to flip hips and change directions easily. [player_tooltip player_id="128600" first="Ryan" last="Mickow"] - 6’5" 275 lbs, IOL, 2023 - Has 6 Power 5 offers, 1 Group of 5 offer. Utility offensive lineman - lined up at multiple positions (left tackle, right tackle, and center). Very good strength and leverage - knows how to get into defenders and finish. Good vs pass rush - able to withstand bullrush with solid base and technique. Moves well - has agility to get to second level defenders; good motor, finishes plays downfield. [player_tooltip player_id="128731" first="David" last="Vadala"] - 5’10" 205 lbs, LB, 2023 - Has 3 Power 5 offers. Junior season stats - 39 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack, 1 pass defense, 1 INT. True inside linebacker - reads and reacts very well to the run, makes tackles in traffic. Solid against the pass, good in coverage. Best playing downhill - tackling machine. Jerry Johnson - 6’1" 190 lbs, S, 2023 - Has 1 Power 5 offer, 2 Group of 5 offers. Junior season stats - 9 tackles. Moves very well - good speed and agility. Good tackler in the open field. Jaylen Bonelli - 5’11" 153 lbs, WR, 2023 - Has 1 Power 5 offer. Junior season stats - 4 catches for 90 yards (22.5 avg) and 1 TD. Playmaker - dangerous with the ball in his hands, good YAC, dynamic runner. Utilized primarily in the slot. Broden Sobolewski - 6’0" 260 lbs, IOL, 2023 - Committed to Army. Has 2 Group of 5 offers. Plays center and left guard. Good technique - low base and quick hands. Holds his ground well vs pass rushers. Good strength to move defenders in the run game. [player_tooltip player_id="275859" first="Justin" last="Coles"] - 6’2" 191 lbs, LB, 2023 - Has 1 Group of 5 offer. Junior season stats - 28 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 sack, 1 pass defense, 1 forced fumble. Hybrid defender - edge, linebacker, and defensive end; plays out in space as a linebacker, off the edge as a rush end, or with his hand down as a defensive end. Plays fast and hard - looks to make physical plays. Jordan Lyle - 6’0" 180 lbs, ATH, 2024 -Has 11 Power 5 offers, 1 Group of 5 offer, 1 FCS offer. Sophomore season stats - 34 carries for 225 yards (6.6 avg) and 2 TDs; 2 catches for 55 yards (27.5 avg) and 1 TD. Dynamic running back - good agility, balance, speed, COD, and strength. Plays bigger than his size - tough runner, will dip head/shoulders to run through defenders for the extra yard. Earl Kulp - 6’2" 175 lbs, WR, 2024 - Has 9 Power 5 offers, 1 Group of 5 offer, 1 FCS offer. Sophomore season stats - 4 tackles, 1 INT. Very good technique - stance, footwork, eyes. Breaks on the ball very quickly and easily. Very good speed and agility. Chance Robinson - 6’1" 180 lbs, WR, 2024 - Has 9 Power 5 offers. Sophomore season stats - 2 catches for 69 yards (34.5 avg). Very good speed - fluid athlete, makes subtle movements that create separation easily. James Madison II - 6’3" 170 lbs, WR, 2024 - Has 7 Power 5 offers. Sophomore season stats - 8 catches for 93 yards (11.6 avg) and 1 TD. Very good speed and agility - threat to score on short passes. Good quickness and burst. Ryan Mack - 5’11" 165 lbs, S, 2024 - Has 7 Power 5 offers. Sophomore season stats - 6 tackles. Good speed and agility - natural athleticism. Plays in a loaded defensive backfield, which hinders statistics. Nicholas Rodriguez - 6’1" 190 lbs, LB, 2024 - Has 6 Power 5 offers. Sophomore season stats - 63 tackles, 1 sack, 1 pass defense, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery. Versatile defender - lines up primarily as a slot cornerback and linebacker. Very good speed for this position; hard hitter and good tackler. Has a nose for the football. Makes a lot of plays on special teams - kickoffs and punts. True football player. Also wrestles. [player_tooltip player_id="135121" first="Tyler" last="Aronson"] - 6’2.5" 215 lbs, QB, 2024 - Has 3 Power 5 offers, 4 Group of 5 offers, 2 FCS offers. Sophomore season stats - 154 completions, 274 pass attempts (56.2%), 2,177 passing yards, 29 TDs, 5 INTs; 46 carries, 16 yards (0.3 avg), 3 TDs. Good intermediate to deep accuracy and arm strength. Calm pocket presence and good mechanics - works through progressions and good footwork. Good mobility behind the LOS. Transferred from The Benjamin School. William Roberts - 6’2" 270 lbs, IOL, 2024 - Has 4 Power 5 offers, 3 Group of 5 offers, 1 FCS offer. Plays left tackle. Good athleticism - moves well on screens and getting to the second level in zone runs. Good strength; very raw - needs playing time to refine technique. Semaj Jackson - 5’9" 170 lbs, S, 2024 - Has 4 Power 5 offers, 1 Group of 5 offer, 2 FCS offers. Sophomore season stats - 6 tackles, 2 pass defenses, 1 INT. Aggressive defensive back that plays safety. Sits on short passes and breaks quickly. Hard hitter that makes tackles easily.