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Under the Radar: Emerging Prospects!

Under the Radar: Emerging Prospects!
Cooper Morreale
Cooper Morreale March 22, 2023 @ 01:13 PM
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Zackariah Simmons
Zackariah Simmons 5'10" | 170 lbs | RB | 2024
AL
Daylyn Upshaw
Daylyn Upshaw 6'0" | 180 lbs | WR | 2025
AL
Derrick Butler
Derrick Butler 6'0" | 190 lbs | RB | 2024
AL
Elijah Hall
Elijah Hall 5'11" | 190 lbs | DB | 2024
AL
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In the open field Simmons excels- his breakaway speed and make you miss abilities set him up for massive gains every time he touches the ball. This offseason, some collegiate attention has deservedly been heading his way- Simmons has received offers from Western Kentucky, Middle Tennessee State, and Alabama State! 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Hall had an unbelievable junior season last fall- in total, he posted up 1767 yards and 22 touchdowns through the air, 1839 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns on the ground, and 8 interceptions with 56 total tackles (7 for loss) in the secondary. Hall is a special kind of athlete, his speed and acceleration, vision, ability to adjust, and overall toughness and physicality set him apart from everyone else on the field. No matter where you play him he's going to make a ton of game breaking plays- which is exactly why he's been gaining the attention he has from the next level. Hall has recently received offers from South Carolina, Indiana, Appalachian State, and more!","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":4,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-641b456448775"} /-->

We check out some talented prospects that have been flying under our radar and now are turning up!

Zackariah Simmons

Zackariah Simmons

AL
RB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 170
POS RB
CLASS 2024
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Zackariah
Simmons RB
Class
2024
Height
5'10"
Weight
170
HS
Central
|
AL
Under the Radar: Emerging Prospects!
Zackariah Simmons is an explosive back and Central has benefited greatly with him rushing out of their backfield....
Written by Cooper Morreale
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Zackariah Simmons

State: Alabama
School: Central
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Derrick Butler

Derrick Butler

AL
RB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 190
POS RB
CLASS 2024
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Derrick
Butler RB
Class
2024
Height
6'0"
Weight
190
HS
Davidson
|
AL
Under the Radar: Emerging Prospects!
Derrick Butler has been a huge factor of Davidsons offense the last two years- Butler had a breakout...
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Derrick Butler

State: Alabama
School: Davidson
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Daylyn Upshaw

Daylyn Upshaw

AL
WR
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 180
POS WR
CLASS 2025
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Daylyn
Upshaw WR
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
Weight
180
HS
Central
|
AL
Under the Radar: Emerging Prospects!
Daylyn Upshaw had a huge year last fall that really put him on the map- as a sophomore...
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Miami (FL)
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Daylyn Upshaw

State: Alabama
School: Central
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Elijah Hall

Elijah Hall

AL
DB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 190
POS DB
CLASS 2024
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Elijah
Hall DB
Class
2024
Height
5'11"
Weight
190
HS
Booker T Washington
|
AL
Under the Radar: Emerging Prospects!
Elijah Hall is a do-it-all player for Booker T. Washington- his impact on the field is massive in...
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Elijah Hall

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School: Booker T Washington
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