2025 Northeast Ohio Players in the Rankings Vol. 2

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Runs a 4.8 40-yard dash and has good acceleration from the ready position. Instinctively fills gaps on running plays and can bring down backs by himself with no issue. He does a solid job in coverage keeping his eyes where the quarterback is looking to hold down the second level. He plays with good intensity and commits to run stopping. Gibbons shows a lot of range as a defender and makes plays all over the field. He shows traits in his game, like speed and intensity, that impress already and make for an exciting player in the making.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16120711/6358266d64decd0dc0d085cbu0022u003ehttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/16120711/6358266d64decd0dc0d085cbu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["744345"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='744345' first='Jack' last='OToole'] delivers knockdown blocks and packs a punch from the center position. O'Toole stands his ground in the middle of the action on the offensive with good strength and staying low to bulldoze defensive linemen. He has good form to lock into defenders shoulder pads and extend his arms. Has above average foot skills to churn up defensive linemen and drive them off the ball. Fires off the ball and moves up to the second level with speed to catch linebackers still reading the play. O'Toole has more than enough strength to handle defensive backs and pushes his hips out well to make more running space at the second level. When left with no man over him in the passing game, he instigates contact and assists from the interior to help pass protection. Does not allow a player to cross his face without contact. His aggressive nature from the position make him a pancake maker from a position not known for producing many big blocks. O'Toole is exactly the kind of player you want in the middle of the line with his physicality against defenders to wear them out quicker.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13271809/636fd4447bd3360f585ad07bu0022u003ehttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/13271809/636fd4447bd3360f585ad07bu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["746689"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='746689' first='Malachi' last='Thomas Allen'] is a destructive defensive end with the strength to disrupt plays run at him. He has long arms on his 6'3 frame and can knock over defenders with full extension. Thomas-Allen gets off the ball with good quickness and puts his strength to work as soon as he engages with an offensive linemen to control them. Creates a strong base to counter double teams and eat up blocks. His coaches know the importance of keeping him on the field as he gets reps on offense as a left tackle. Shows above average pass blocking protection utilizing his long arms to control defenders. Uses his size to control defenders giving his quarterback enough time to get a clean  ball off. He has good footwork on run plays to move up and outside on screens to provide support. Thomas-Allen plays hard until the whistle by always looking for another defender to block after he beats his man.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17854307/6363b58ab3c8e20c98792dd7u0022u003ehttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/17854307/6363b58ab3c8e20c98792dd7u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["746749"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='746749' first='Jamere' last='Church'] is a bully linebacker with good speed and strength to shutdown running games. Church has above average speed for his size with a 4.6 40-yard dash to close the gap on ball carriers in a hurry. He instigates contact with ferocity to knock ball carriers back while maintaining good form to wrap and finish the tackle off. Does a good job reading plays as they happen to position himself in space to attack gaps and plug holes. Is most effective against the running game. Shows above average upper body strength to shed contact from bigger offensive linemen. Does a good job fighting against blocks towards the play to aid in stopping the run. Shows aggressive moves when blitzing on pass plays and commits at full speed to rush a quarterback's progression. Church is a student of the game and always looking to improve through camps and in the weight room. Making gains this offseason to build up his strength, Church has the drive to be an impact player and the tools to do so.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16353960/618748e24df64104784166d4u0022u003ehttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/16353960/618748e24df64104784166d4u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":4,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6449219f96ec6"} /-->