Community Film Room, Episode 14

After each rankings update, we still have scores of players we’ve yet to evaluate. Considering South Carolina has just shy of 10,000 prep football players between the SCHSL and SCISA ranks, it’s an inevitable part of the process. But even now, immediately following our latest ranking update, we’re constantly looking for talent. We want you to see what we’re looking at. In our weekly series dubbed the Community Film Room, we break down players who have yet to find their way into the rankings. Maybe they’re young, haven’t had a chance to get their film out or - yes, it’s entirely possible - we just missed them the last time around. In Episode 14, we’re looking at a transfer signal caller moving into a state-championship contending program, two interior linemen with clear skills, a linebacker with huge numbers and a defensive back who can play every position in the secondary. <strong>Bridges Teal</strong>, OL, Trinity Collegiate We’re not sure exactly how many times one of Trinity Collegiate’s two future Division-I players cross into the end zone last season with Teal’s hands on their backs giving them a little extra push. But as agile as the center was, we’re sure it happened at least a few. There’s good reason for that. Teal, at 6-foot-1 and 230 pounds, is also the team’s long snapper and used to getting downfield in a hurry. At center, Teal engages opposing linemen and then engages again. <iframe src="https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15065379/628a9cb47bd33d09bc8f98f1" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <strong>Donald Tomlin</strong>, QB, Ridge View Like a week ago, we’re getting good vibes from yet another transfer quarterback. This time, it’s Tomlin (pictured), who is making the move from Heathwood Hall to Ridge View. What can the Blazers and their jam-packed receiving corps expect? Tomlin’s arm strength is well above average, and he’s got the ability to zip it without always putting a ton of air under the ball. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound quarterback should fit into this offense like a glove. Keep your eyes peeled. <iframe src="https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11564043/61d795828cde700a6cc54bc2" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <strong>Landyn Tyler</strong>, LB, Pee Dee Academy Tyler is yet another mutli-pronged player asked to do other things. He plays some special teams and was also second on the Eagles’ roster last year in rushing yards (344, 11.9 ypc). But what we love about him is his play on defense. The 6-foot-1, 205-pounder is strong enough to bust up the middle of a line and fast enough to chase down would-be breakaway players trying to reach the edge. Those 160 or so career tackles haven’t been a fluke.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> <iframe src="https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/7987820/627e84bebd6ac109bc948939" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <strong>Patrick Williams</strong>, DB, Wren The behind-the-back interception leading Williams’ film was an amazing play. What we discovered upon further viewing was that Williams was a whole lot more than just one play. Throughout his eight games, he piled up 43 solo tackles and another 11 assisted stops, broke up nine more passes and forced three fumbles. He’s a much better tackler than most corners and brings serious value to the back side of the Hurricanes’ defense. <iframe src="https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14758278/6197e14132dcbf0a6ca01ec0" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <strong>Graham Smith</strong>, OL, Dorman We love profiling interior linemen since they’re so often overlooked. At Dorman, the home of top-50 overall tackles [player_tooltip player_id="202774" first="DJ" last="Geth"] and [player_tooltip player_id="91355" first="Markee" last="Anderson"], that’s even more prevalent. Yet, the film on Smith doesn’t lie. He moves with ease side to side and straight ahead. He knows how to leverage defenders while keeping his arms tight. And? He’s 6-foot-2 and 275 pounds? Yeah, there might be something in the water in Roebuck.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> <iframe src="https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13541790/6245012c8cd3cd1b5c0eb048" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>