Roster Preview: The Pingry School

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After discussing some of his team's top talent with Pingry School Head Coach Joe Passaro I went ahead and watched the highlights for each of the prospects that we discussed. Below are my first evaluations of them based on their current available highlight film.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["939265"],"_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":"Vance played a little bit of everything all over the field for Pingry last fall. From the clips I saw he took reps at tight end, receiver, defensive end, linebacker, and even safety.rnrnDefensively he keeps working and fights the reach nicely. He does this by getting hands on his matchup every time out. He pursues from either the backside or plays outside of him. When pass rushing Vance knows to get his hands up, deflecting many passes in the process, should he not get home. Vance should focus on attacking and playing half-man leverage when in the trenches and not creep too far into the backfield.rnrnOn offense Vance uses his hands to catch. He has the size, athleticism, and skills to be an in-line or slot tight end. He leverages his body well to shield defenders' path to the ball. He often gets quick, immediate passes when he is targeted. Vance does a nice job stalk blocking and blocking then running a delayed route as a safety valve for easy yardage too. Vance would benefit from showing a more expansive route tree.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64d06c800e5db"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17257686/63fe44fae97b050cb4075177' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003ern","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64d06c800e64e"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["939266"],"_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":"Hollomon seems like the type of quarterback that likes to stretch the field vertically. Like a maestro, Hollomon consistently delivers bombs, in stride, that land in his receivers' bread baskets each time out. When escaping the pocket and throwing on the run, he can fling the ball at least 40-yards through the air without either setting is base or issue. That said, he seems unafraid to take a hit in order to deliver a big play for his team. Agility is a strength of Hollomon's as well, as when running zone read he is shifty enough to make the backside end-man miss. In the short game Hollomon places the ball in the correct location - either ahead or behind his receiver - each time so they can make a secure play on the ball. I bet colleges would like to see Hollomon shorten his throwing motion and open up the route tree on his highlight tape.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64d06c800e6c7"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14232089/636d2f300dc0190db036f783' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64d06c800e6f1"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["939269"],"_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":"Profiling as a possession receiver, Harris runs mostly short-to-intermediate routes. Harris reads the coverage in front of him and innately knows exactly when to make the break in his route to create separation and gain yards. Not sure if he is a baseball player or not, but Harris makes sliding catches on low throws appear routine. He secures the ball to his body, but I might suggest Harris use his hands when catching and come back to/attack the ball more when it is thrown his direction.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64d06c800e761"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16437084/6343321fc124290a781639e7' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64d06c800e788"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["939267"],"_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":"Woodford might be able to slip out of a fight in a phone booth. Blessed with extremely quick and nimble feet, we see that Woodford is capable of making several cuts in the backfield before finding and hitting a crease. It also helps when you appear to be the single fastest player on the field at any give moment. Perhaps the most impressive play I saw on his film, Woodford was given the ball on, what I thought to be, an incorrect zone read by the quarterback. His outstanding vision was on display, where he cutback up the middle and evaded the one-on-one tackler with ease. When cutting back Woodford is unafraid to do so toward the middle of the field either. Lastly, when he is the focal point of a pile Woodford keeps his feet moving and thus moves the pile forward for extra yards. Loaded with explosive plays, I think colleges coaches will also appreciate seeing clips of him in pass protection and running his track.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64d06c800e7f4"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17135679/6351e5d5f31c6504c4c8ffc5' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64d06c800e81b"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["939268"],"_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":"DeRoner is an offensive lineman I would love to have on my team. We see him deployed both with his hand in the dirt and also at the h-back/wing position. For an athlete of his size, he moves across the cylinder for kick out plays very smoothly. He also generates immense power, as he flattens his assignment by rolling his hips and exploding low-to-high. If for some reason his matchup gets too far inside, he knows to log them and seal the edge that way. A quality colleges look for, we also see instances of DeRoner come off double teams and pick up scraping linebackers. A sure-bet college prospect, DeRoner would benefit from a few more clips of him straight drive blocking someone to showcase his raw, explosive power in yet another way.rnrnDefensively DeRoner has a quick, sudden burst when getting off the ball and seems to get hands on the defender he is aligned on each and every play. Akin to how he levels defenders on offense DeRoner is a heavy hitter when scraping down the line of defense; his body adopts the low-to-high explosion when making tackles too.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64d06c800e886"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17825752/63728adba0185c0d5cb2d5d7' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64d06c800e8ad"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["939270"],"_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":"Identified as a potential breakthrough performer for the 2023 season, Moye had limited clips available at the time of writing this. In the bit that I saw, Moye profiles as a slot receiver. He gets to his landmark and spot quickly, turns and looks for the ball, and then looks to plant and get upfield. Aside from more film, depth of his routes could be key to him having a coming-of-age type season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64d06c800e920"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16440408/632739820428ae051c11f396' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64d06c800e948"} /-->