Underclassmen Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The midway point of the regular season is in our rearview mirror giving us plenty of tape to dive from the athletes making early varsity impacts as underclassmen. It isn't easy for underclassmen to find their way onto the big stage, and it is even harder to standout when you do earn the reps. However, the group of athletes in today's article have defied the odds and made themselves earl names to know. So, let's get acquainted with their game!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1003261"],"_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":"Following a 2022 State Championship, Columbus was on the lookout for a new staring QB. In steps sophomore athlete [player_tooltip player_id='1003261' first='Peyton' last='Powers']. Peyton is an intriguing prospect. He has good size at 6'2u0022 170 lbs. The sophomore has also been very productive, putting up 26/43, 505 Yards, 12 TDs through the air. He has also added 16 carries for 135 yards and 2 TDs. Click on the tape and the physical tools are as impressive as the stats. Powers is able to made accurate passes, either in rhythm or off platform/from awkward arm angles. The ball zips out of the underclassman's hand, and the ovearll arm strength opens up every level of the field for him to target. I have a feeling we are going to hear and see this name a lot over the next 2.5 seasons.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-650cd7b64b4d8"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17864225/64fb6b855cb36216d4c38bb0' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-650cd7b64b522"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["951661"],"_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":"Every season there seems to be a new and exciting WR1 for Aquinas. Usually it is an impressive senior. This year that athlete is sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='951661' first='Logan' last='Becker']. Becker leads the team with 12 receptions, 302 Yards, and 4 TDs. The 25.2 yards per reception is a huge hint towards the type of playmaker he is. Logan wins with an exciting blend of quickness and speed. He is able to get clean releases thanks to his ability to shake DBs at the line. Once he gets off the line, Logan quickly stacks the DB and runs away from them while tracking down the ball. Becker does a good job of tracking the ball downfield too. He is making a big mark on the 2023 season. Get him on your radars early.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-650cd7b64b57a"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17849314/65061e1d3453191068745798' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-650cd7b64b596"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["986675"],"_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":"One of my favorite up and coming defensive players is the versatile LB out of Brookfield East. Frequent readers will recognize this name from a Top Performers article earlier this season. During that time we were seeing Murray out in space, reading and reacting, and chasing down plays at 6'2u0022 200 lbs. Over the past couple weeks Jack has slid to MLB and looked just as impressive. Murray does a great job of reading and mirroring RBs and meeting them right in the hole. His lateral agility makes hi ma hard target to hit for OL. Jack also proved to be a stout interior run defender. He is showing a complete game early in his career. I'm excited for his future.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-650cd7b64b5e4"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18274281/64fdf8c7ff0cd80fb8ee51cc' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-650cd7b64b5ff"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["533161"],"_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":"I have been very excited to get my eyes on some [player_tooltip player_id='533161' first='Brock' last='Gauthier'] tape. The 6'2u0022 195 lbs OLB/S hybrid is the team's second leading tackler thanks to quickly developing recognition skills and next level range. Brock is able to cover ground, change direction, and move laterally so naturally. He closes quickly, like he was shot out of a cannon. Brock is a high IQ football player who does his job and doesn't take himself out of position. You can rely on him to set a strong edge against the outside run too. The Prep Redzone WI Showcase MVP is looking better than ever halfway through his sophomore season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-650cd7b64b648"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17951270/64fb8bbee984ab1544d69495' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-650cd7b64b663"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["948111"],"_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":"The last film I had watched from Declan was his freshman highlights. The jump he has made over the past year is special. The body control, flexibility, and balance have taken massive leaps forward. Nason now carries and moves his impressive 6'4u0022 265+ lbs frame easily and comfortably. Those improved traits have led to major development in his technique. Nason has a powerful lower body that is even more powerful when he adds leverage. The hands are heavy, and much more consistently getting inside on the DL. The big man is light on his feet, can reach defenders and adjust his position while engaged with lateral movements. The stock is definitely pointing up for Declan.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-650cd7b64b6ac"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17955414/6507dc75dfd84309f8a6bc92' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-650cd7b64b6c7"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["700179"],"_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":"The sophomore DB has wasted no time making a name for himself this season. Carson has already collected 4 INTs through 5 weeks and multiple PBUs. Carson's speed has been a major key. He can find the ball and go get it, even if it isn't targeting his man. The underclassman displays great instincts and awareness in zone coverage. His quick twitch change of direction maximizes that aforementioned range. The natural ball skills are definitely there too, and he knows what to do with it after he grabs the ball. I'm excited to move him into the ranking after the season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-650cd7b64b70c"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17933151/64edf873b3c8d20b88ea982f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-650cd7b64b725"} /-->