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Film Review: Maryland Heat Top Performers vs OC Buckeyes

Film Review: Maryland Heat Top Performers vs OC Buckeyes
Arlen Harris
Arlen Harris
October 10, 2023 @ 08:42 AM
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Javieon Plaza
Javieon Plaza 5'10" | 170 lbs | DB | 2028
PA
Tayaun Lawrence
Tayaun Lawrence 6'4" | 260 lbs | DL | 2028
NV
RJ Cruz
RJ Cruz 6'3" | 275 lbs | DL/OL | 2028
MD
Brandon Wills-Dickson
Brandon Wills-Dickson 6'0" | 226 lbs | LB | 2028
MD
Lamont Smith Jr.
Lamont Smith Jr. 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB | 2028
MD
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The Maryland Heat 14U team suffered a 14-0 loss to the OC Buckeyes a few weeks back, but had a few bright spots. All scoring occurred in first half, but the Heat offense couldn't maintain any drives or punch it in the redzone. Defense was stout at times but gave up the big play during crucial moments. Had an opportunity to come within a score but dropped a wide open touchdown to add pressure on the Buckeyes late. Here are a few highlighted players that competed to bring a bright spot to unfortunate loss.

RJ Cruz

RJ Cruz

MD
DL/OL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 275
POS DL/OL
CLASS 2028
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RJ
Cruz DL/OL
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
Weight
275
HS
McDonogh
|
MD
Film Review: Maryland Heat Top Performers vs OC Buckeyes
-Played mostly guard (got reps on both sides)-Built more like a tackle-Strong foundation with violent punch-Competed versus big...
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RJ Cruz

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State: Maryland
School: McDonogh
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Highlights

Tayaun Lawrence

Tayaun Lawrence

NV
DL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 260
POS DL
CLASS 2028
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Tayaun
Lawrence DL
Class
2028
Height
6'4"
Weight
260
HS
Bishop Gorman
|
NV
Film Review: Maryland Heat Top Performers vs OC Buckeyes
rn-Get off was quick and got off blocks using speedrn-Disrupted RPO mesh point in backfield numerous timesrn-Fought with...
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Tayaun Lawrence

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State: Nevada
School: Bishop Gorman
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Javieon Plaza

Javieon Plaza

PA
DB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 170
POS DB
CLASS 2028
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Javieon
Plaza DB
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
Weight
170
HS
Imhotep
|
PA
Film Review: Maryland Heat Top Performers vs OC Buckeyes
-Big hit at gunner.  Covered downfield like a bullet on punt-Fast contain man vs screens and when QB...
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Javieon Plaza

State: Pennsylvania
School: Imhotep
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Lamont Smith Jr.

Lamont Smith Jr.

MD
RB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 190
POS RB
CLASS 2028
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Lamont
Smith Jr. RB
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
Weight
190
HS
Dunbar
|
MD
Film Review: Maryland Heat Top Performers vs OC Buckeyes
-Ran hard with good vision. made best of opportunities when daylight showed-Longest play from scrimmage was on a...
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Lamont Smith Jr.

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State: Maryland
School: Dunbar
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Brandon Wills-Dickson

Brandon Wills-Dickson

MD
LB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 226
POS LB
CLASS 2028
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Brandon
Wills-Dickson LB
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
226
HS
St. Frances Academy
|
MD
Film Review: Maryland Heat Top Performers vs OC Buckeyes
-Tallied a sack on top of bringing pressure in blitz package-Thick, strong build. moved opponents on contact with...
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