5 Freshmen Who Have My Attention

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we continue to look back at the season we're looking at the freshman who made an impact on their respective teams. Who not only flashed high-end potential but also earned D1 offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/peyton-zachary-2/">[player_tooltip player_id='418493' first='Peyton' last='Zachary']</a> - WR - Kell </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Combines speed, balance, quickness, vision and crisp cuts to leave defensive backs and linebackers in the dust.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has smooth acceleration and deceiving speed. Balanced and very fast with the ball in his hands.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A slippery runner with elusive footwork. Has little to no wasted movements between the reception and burst upfield.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em> - DB - Collins Hill</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Usually decent in zone coverage, showing a great understanding of routes and the ability to close quickly.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Does a good job getting his head around in time when playing with his back to the line of scrimmage. Has the ability to cover quickness underneath.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has explosive movement skills and the fluid athleticism and change-of-direction ability to come down and cover slot receivers.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/quentin-davis-jr/">[player_tooltip player_id='311090' first='Quentin' last='Davis Jr']</a> - QB - Turner County </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Davis Jr. has a quick release and shows good accuracy on shorter throws when on the move to either side.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>He shows very nice touch on deep balls, as well as the ability to anticipate windows and fit in tight throws with good velocity.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Picks up yards with his legs when needed.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jonaz-walton-2/">[player_tooltip player_id='422543' first='Jonaz' last='Walton']</a> - RB - Central High School </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Electric speed allowing him to easily burn tacklers on corners</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has the vision and confidence to hit holes without second thought</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Possess fluidity as a runner, can stop on a dime or turn on the jets at will</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/devin-carter/">[player_tooltip player_id='401490' first='Devin' last='Carter']</a> - ATH - Cedar Grove High School </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Carter accelerates quickly and possesses good straight-line speed. He shows solid ball-tracking skills and body control downfield, able to adjust to the off-target throw.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has a knack for getting open and is a quarterback's best friend - passers just need to toss the ball in his area and he'll come down with it.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>He is a natural playmaker, at his best with the ball in his hands.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->