’24-25′ Spotlight Series Part 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're bringing you more 2024 and 2025 recruits. Who hasn't seen the spotlight but is poised to jump this upcoming season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-640f22803fb55"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["473996"],"_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6410feaca4a8a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"Rooke" is an impressive-looking linebacker and tightened standing 6'5 200 pounds. However, the linebacker position is where he makes the most impact and where his long-term future resides.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sean attacks the line scrimmage aggressively and his play downhill is impressive. As a result, he has some of the best read-and-react skills of any linebacker in his class and is a sure tackler when in the hole. He plays at a speed where it's tough for offensive linemen to get good block angles on him. Making him adept at block neutralization and defeating blocks to make tackles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>However one cannot ignore what I didn't see on tape. As a result, due to what modern-day linebackers are asked to do at the position if getting recruited is your goal some of these plays need to be evident. First off, modern-day linebackers are asked to play in coverage, which didn't show up on his tape at all. Now, that may be a result of the opponent's played, but I need so more play of him affecting the passing game as that is what separates the good linebackers from the greats and Sean has the size to do so. Lastly, there were no plays made in space. Especially, at the college level a lot of the game is played in space. So as a linebacker, it's paramount that you're able to effectively make plays in the wide areas of the field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rooke has the linebacker look and due to the way he plays I don't want him to fall into the hole of being a linebacker who can't do it all when he clearly possesses the skills to do so. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14682028/6367e79c9a9b6e04ec0bd401' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6410feaca4acf"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["702968"],"_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6410feaca4b1c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pereya's one standout trait is his ability to turn the football over. He has many plays in coverage strictly from being in the right place at the right time which is a skill you can't teach. However, I don't know if that style is sustainable in the long term, especially with how he plays in terms of how he moves. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He moves as if he's always a step behind, which tells me he still learning the position and has the opportunity to grow tremendously. One of those ways I believe he can grow is by getting stronger. In his film, there are many times where he meets the ball carrier at the line of scrimmage or in the backfield, and on first contact, he either goes backward or it takes him a minute to wrestle the ball carrier down. That screams issues of tackling form and being an overall stronger player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>However, he does play with solid instincts when he sees the play developing. In addition, the biggest issue is not what he sees but rather what happens when he has to go make the plays he's seeing. Chris has the instincts to be good but I need him to improve the physical and technical part of the position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15083422/6366898b9676cd0beca17738' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6410feaca4b3a"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["704256"],"_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6410feaca4b83"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nolasco needs to solely focus on being the best offensive guard he can be. It's by far his best position and the spot he looks most comfortable. Anthony plays with great leverage and that shows up in his run blocking as he knows how to use his lower half to generate movement. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anthony is only a sophomore and has much room to improve. If he gets hyper-focused on being a guard I believe he can carve a nice role for himself. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16191490/6367ee8c664c85065877c792' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6410feaca4ba3"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["704406"],"_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6410feaca4be5"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chris is a solid wide receiver and has the skill set to be an all-around solid player. Chris does a great job of getting open, especially down the field. He led his conference in touchdown catches, but I feel like I still need to see more. He looks more like a product of scheme and a good quarterback than it's actually him getting open on a consistent basis one on one. However, he does run good routes and I can see how he's going to develop. His development will be something to watch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16325433/6351960057976208f858d7d5' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6410feaca4c01"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["220050"],"_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6410feaca4c55"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='220050' first='Ben' last='Cohen'] is an athlete and can play multiple positions. He has a solid role in his offense which highlights his many talents. Ben can play quarterback, running back, and wide receiver and bring a solid level of dynamism to the table. Let's be clear, he's not next-level dynamic. However, he's dynamic enough to carve a role as a gadget player at the next level, especially if he gets some good work as a wide receiver this off-season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BenCohen132/status/1589363860355547143","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BenCohen132/status/1589363860355547143 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->