Players to Watch for This Week: 10/14

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2022 fall regular season is nearing its end and we are continuing to see lots of new talent appearing in the state of Kentucky. Plenty of programs have stepped up their reputation as true competitors with their depth of talent this season. However, there are plenty of players who are still not looked at even when putting up ridiculous numbers in multiple games. That is going to be my job to find these players and ensure they get the spotlight they deserve. Today, I will be listing out some players to watch for in this Friday's group of games. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_63459ed123515","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["331689"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Malachi is extremely good at finding running gaps in the defensive line, no matter the amount of time and amount of pressure he receives from the defense. The senior currently ranks 9th in the 4A state class in total rushing yards and ranked 10th overall in running backs for 4A. Recently, Malachi held an amazing performance racking up 16 carries for 160 rushing yards u0026amp; 2 touchdowns. Along with his solid ability to read open gaps in the defense, Malachi's superior footwork on-the-run causes misdirection in the defense which creates even more running room. Malachi plays football with a great strategy to outperform the opposing side, and I expect him to continue to do so this upcoming week.rnrnu003ca href=u0022http://www.hudl.com/v/2JM9tXu0022u003eTape:u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_1_player_details_player_name":"Zack Mason","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_1_player_details_graduating_class":"2023","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_1_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_1_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_1_player_details_school":"East Ridge High School","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_1_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_1_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_1_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Zack is an overall reliable athlete, succeeding on offense u0026amp; defense. He showed this last Friday as he caught 7 receptions for 135 yards u0026amp; 1 touchdown while recording 6 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 sack, u0026amp; 1 interception. On offense, Zack's route running is top-notch which allows him to create space to catch a throw from his quarterback. His athleticism is solid as well, often jumping up with multiple defensive backs and still making the difficult catch. Even when the quarterback is pressured, Zack can improvise well to get open and make the play. When on defense, Zack is good at reading the opposing receiver's routes and making a stop when the ball is thrown near him. He can be seen making multiple deflections and recording some interceptions at the free safety position. I am looking forward to seeing Zack continue to perform at a high level this week.rnrnu003ca href=u0022http://www.hudl.com/v/2J67mAu0022u003eTape:u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["444983"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Tate is a spectacular pocket passer that can hit his receivers in any size gap with extreme accuracy. What I admire so much from Tate's game is that he seems to be relaxed in the pocket. Some quarterbacks may look tense or tight if they anticipate pressure, but Tate does the opposite and I believe that helps him make more accurate u0026amp; precise throws. His arm strength should be mentioned as he throws straight bullets to his receivers on slants. Although he may be an amazing pocket passer, do not sleep on his throwing ability on the run. His less-tense mindset helps him under pressure as he seems relaxed and patient to wait for an opportunity to arise and make the play. These are all traits most quarterbacks do not have at his age and usually can be found in collegiate or even NFL quarterbacks. Tate is position ranked 3rd in class 4A ball and I believe his stock will continue to rise once the season ends.rnrnu003ca href=u0022http://www.hudl.com/v/2J65sVu0022u003eTape:u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["423659"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Jack is a vigorous middle linebacker that knows how to turn the tide over to his defense's advantage. In other words, Lonaker is spectacular at making crucial stops and putting out lots of pressure on the offense. Jack currently leads the entire state 5A class with tackles per game, currently sitting at 14 per game. From watching Jack play, there is one word I can think of when it comes to him making plays: Brutality. His strength and speed off a blitz enable him to make hard hits that knock off the momentum of the offense. No matter where the ball carrier is at, if Jack puts at least a finger on them, they are most likely getting taken down. I believe many college LB coaches would love to recruit Jack after seeing what he can do on the football field.rnrnu003ca href=u0022http://www.hudl.com/v/2JNz0vu0022u003eTape:u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["265182"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Dylan recently put out a fantastic performance completing 17 passes for 278 passing yards u0026amp; 4 passing touchdowns while simultaneously taking 14 carries for 157 rushing yards u0026amp; 1 rushing touchdown. He and his teammate Zack Mason (listed above) have built an on-field connection that has turned them into a dangerous duo for any defense to face. For Dylan, his playstyle resembles much of Lamar Jackson as they both are talented dual-threat quarterbacks that can make plays by throwing the ball and running with the ball. Dylan truly shows his greatness when escaping out of the pocket and facing pressure. Once he leaves the pocket, Dylan can sprint past opposing tackles with his quick acceleration and have enough time to make a quick accurate toss to one of his receivers. The other alternative is to find an open gap and run the ball when there are no options to throw. Having a quarterback who can improvise innately whenever there is pressure and still come up with positive yards is a quarterback that can succeed at any level. With some colleges already eying up Burdine, I expect further schools to recruit the talented East Ridge quarterback.rnrnu003ca href=u0022http://www.hudl.com/v/2J73q8u0022u003eTape:u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /-->