Film Room: Postseason Addition, Part III

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the season over, it's time to look at some film submissions and highlight a variety of prospects in Georgia. Here is part III of a multi-part series.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Aidan Ruckh</em></strong> - 2023 - TE - North Forsyth</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ruckh is as complete of a TE as you will find in the state. With a stout 6'3 225 build, he is a physical player with enough strength to play attached to the line with his hand in the dirt. He can get to the second level with ease and is strong enough to move smaller defenders out of the picture and keep larger defenders contained. Spends most of his time split out wide as a receiver, where he shows excellent route-running ability and twitchiness for a bigger receiver. Ruckh has great body control, showing the ability to adjust to the ball in the air, and is comfortable as a runner after the catch. With his versatility, athleticism, and blocking ability, Ruckh is one of the more complete TEs in Georgia and could be an instant impact player at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12932180/63769accbee08408bc02b7af' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63aa001274222"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Wil Turner </em></strong>- 2025 - OL - Gainesville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Versatile offensive lineman with a high ceiling. Spends most time at center and tackle, likely projecting long-term on the interior OL. Has really good size for a younger prospect, standing at around 6'4 260 with plenty of room to add more muscle over the next few years. Turner has excellent lower body strength, driving his legs and moving defenders out of the picture. He also does a great job of keeping his hands inside the shoulders of defenders and driving them to the ground. He does show the ability to get to the second level fairly quickly and becomes a headhunter in the open field. He is always looking for somebody to block and packs quite a bunch at impact when he gets going. Turner will need some refinement on his skills, but he is strong and plays with a violent mindset. Turner is an interesting OL prospect that will garner some attention over his final two seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15014080/639932b564df0b0fe0707ffb' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63aa001274250"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='400144' first='chip' last='cooper']</em></strong> - 2023 - ATH - Worth County</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Very dynamic playmaker at the QB position. Had a highly productive career both as a passer and as a runner, could play QB or any other skill position at the next level. Cooper is extremely dangerous with the ball in his hands, flashing some serious athleticism and shiftiness. He doesn't lack any toughness as a runner, showing the willingness to lower his shoulder and fight through contact to tack on extra yards. Cooper is also a legit baseball prospect, and it shows with his ability to rip the football down the field, especially on the move. He is extremely elusive in the pocket, evading would-be tacklers with his twitchiness and most of the time, using his speed to bail. When he does bail to the outside, he does a good job of getting vertical and either firing the ball downfield or taking off. Cooper is a hidden gem in Georgia that deserves a look.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/4645542/63725de290ef4e0ae85bd2b7' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63aa00127426e"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Jacob Nelson</em></strong> - 2024 - QB - Denmark</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nelson is a 6'4 QB with plenty of room to fill out and with plenty of tools that are intriguing as he enters his senior season. Nelson has a wiry build, but he does showcase some toughness and the ability to hang in the pocket and take some hits, which I have seen in person. Nelson has really good footwork and pocket prescience. He isn't a burner by any means, but he is a fluid mover inside the pocket and has a good sense of where the pressure is coming from. Nelson has a clean release and shows the potential to make some next-level throws, especially some touch throws across the field. When he's on, he can place the ball on a dime and is a great decision-maker. With a year of starting experience under his belt, it will be interesting to see what strides he makes during his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14529398/6386672a0c53d1051ca84362' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63aa00127428a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Solomon Jones</em></strong> - DB - 2023 - Brookwood</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior sleeper DB that could play at either CB or S at the next level. Has a tall and lanky 6'1 build with some nice speed and footwork. With his length, peskiness, and ability to run with anyone, he could project outside at corner. However, I believe he projects well at safety. Jones is a striker, he comes downfield and can lay some big-time hits on the ball carrier. At safety, his ability to come downfield and play in run support would translate exceptionally well. Jones is extremely under the radar, but shows a lot of promise and potential on his senior film. A 6'1 DB with speed and good tackling skills is certainly worth a look. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14828946/636aa738a022a80530f5b229' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63aa0012742a5"} /-->