5A Semifinals Players to Watch
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The 5A semifinals in any sports competition are always an exciting time for fans, coaches, and players alike. As the competition heats up, it’s essential to keep an eye on key players who have the potential to make a significant…
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Continue ReadingThe 5A semifinals in any sports competition are always an exciting time for fans, coaches, and players alike. As the competition heats up, it’s essential to keep an eye on key players who have the potential to make a significant impact on the outcome of the games. In this scouting report, we will take a closer look at some of the players to watch in the 5A semifinals, highlighting their strengths, and overall impact on their respective teams.
Marquia Harris
Marquia Harris
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- Harris shows an innate feel for the game; presses the LOS effectively, frequently getting to the second level with nuanced vision.
- Slippery in tight spaces; utilizes jump cuts, and stick-n-move agility to shake tacklers and find daylight.
- Plug-and-play versatility; fluid in both zone and power schemes, flashing adaptability for OCs to capitalize on.
- Leg churn and pad level are on point; often makes first tackler miss and can drop his shoulder to finish runs.
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- Wilson aggressively finishes runs and consistently falls forward in a crowd. His low pad level and a bit of wiggle keep him from absorbing big hits.
- An instinctive runner, he has a knack for setting up defenders and making people miss in space. He’s at his best in space and on the perimeter, where he shows the balance and acceleration, plus pure speed, to make a move and then take off.
- Wilson is a natural playmaker, at his best with the ball in his hands.
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Jaquavious Moss Jaquavious Moss 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB Eufaula | 2024 State AL
Jaquavious Moss Jaquavious Moss 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB Eufaula | 2024 State AL
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- Moss exhibits good closing speed with long arms, making him adept at hindering quarterbacks and running backs.
- Displays good quickness off the line of scrimmage and flashes the violent hands to win around the edge.
- He has good speed and closing burst when blitzing.
- Moss demonstrates good quickness and an excellent understanding of angles, often outmaneuvering blockers to the spot.
Isaiah Hammac
Isaiah Hammac
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- Willing in run support, coming downhill quickly when Hammac has a chance to make a play.
- Good strength to tackle. Plays with high energy and is a tough-minded overachiever.
- Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands.
- Flashes some physicality as a hitter.
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- Ball placement is a strength. Harris has the natural instincts to make plays when forced to improvise.
- Athletic quarterback who is a threat to leave the pocket and gain positive yardage at any time. Possesses very good vision balance, elusiveness and deceptive speed and power as a runner.
- He’s a threat with his legs – his play-fakes are outstanding, and Harris has the ability to manipulate safeties with his eyes.
- He shows the ability to properly gauge deep receivers and effectively drop it in the bucket downfield. Harris has the speed and athleticism to make plays with his legs, and he will be capable if asked to run read-option plays.