Brian’s Twitter Mania Evals – Part 5

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With just a few days before the PRZ Minnesota Spring Showcase, it is just enough time to highlight five more guys who will significantly impact their teams this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["105413"],"_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":"Connell not only plays both ways, but he also plays all over the field. On offense, he lines up at tight end, in the slot, and behind center. He is a solid route runner whose cuts on his routes are as crisp as you will see. He also has the speed to get down the field to stretch defenses. As a quarterback, he is not just a read option quarterback who defenses can just give token respect to the pass. Although he is much more of a threat to run, he can get the ball downfield if needed. As a runner, he has a quick first step and has a good combination of size and speed. As a linebacker, Connell is best when attacking the line of scrimmage.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["429419"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Bokman has got to be a nightmare for defenders in the open field. His quick feet and effortless acceleration make him one of the more elusive runners I have seen this off-season. His acceleration gets him through the hole quickly, and once at the second level – look out. While his speed and quickness are his strengths, his small stature shouldn't fool you. Bokman can take a hit, and if defenders don't wrap him up, he will bounce off a less-than-perfect tackling technique. He uses his size to his advantage. He gets in behind the offensive linemen, making it challenging for defenders to get a bead on him. It should be no surprise that he is also a dangerous kick returner. Not just a runner; he has nice hands and is a threat to catch the ball – not just on screens or throws into the flat. Defensively, he excels in pass coverage but can also come off the edge to pressure the quarterback or get into the backfield to disrupt the run.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["703433"],"_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":"McCall comes off the ball about as well as anyone can hope for. He has a quick first step off the line of scrimmage, but he doesn't sacrifice quickness for a low center of gravity. His hips are low off the ball and stay low all the way through his block. Because of those low hips, he moves defenders off the line of scrimmage. He is an athletic offensive tackle with speed to get downfield and the footwork needed on pass sets and when moving down the line of scrimmage.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["362276"],"_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":"Based on his tape, Wagner is a sophomore who split time between JV and playing right tackle on a 6A state championship team. Wagner made that look easy last season. He is a lean, athletic tackle with two years to put on good weight and – if he can improve in a specific area - really dominate in the next couple of years. Wagner's quickness helps him get to the second level and get outside when needing to hook a defensive end on the outside. His long reach allows him to make contact with defenders before they are able to get into his body. To continue to progress, he will need to focus on his pad level – it is tough for a guy his size to stay low, but if Wagner can get his pad level lowered, he will become a real problem for metro defensive linemen.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_4_player_details_player_name":"Deshaun Sager","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_4_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_4_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_4_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_4_player_details_school":"Minneapolis North","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_4_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_4_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_4_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Sager immediately impressed me with his aggressiveness against the run game. He comes up quickly from his safety position and doesn't shy away from contact. He is a solid tackler and works well in the open field. Usually lined up as the deep safety, Sager can come up on the line of scrimmage and play press coverage. When near the line of scrimmage, he does a nice job with his hands to keep blockers off his body and shed those blockers to get involved in the running game. He shows good instincts in coverage and takes solid angles when playing that deep safety position.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6425219407176"} /-->