Film Room: Evaluating Senior Film Submissions, Vol. 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we wrap up the 2023 season and the transfer portal roars on, we have reached a critical point in the recruiting cycle for high school seniors. My goal is to provide as much exposure as possible for seniors looking to play at the next level. I recently sent out a tweet (<a href="https://x.com/CJacksonPRZ/status/1726628456967082386?s=20">click here</a>) looking for film submissions. Here is the second round of evals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Demeitrus Barnes Jr","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"North Atlanta","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003eLighter 5'9 170 frame, but plays much bigger than listed and has room to grow.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eShowcases good vision around the line of scrimmage on inside and outside run concepts. He stays squared to the line and shifts easily to find an open running lane. Also knows when to stay outside vs when to put foot in dirt and get vertical.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eRuns with urgency in the open field, but will follow blocks if present. Sometimes, he'll give them a push on the back, u0022throwingu0022 blockers at defenders.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eSubtle, sneaky good explosiveness. Has crisp footwork when breaking down defenders and creates enough separation to operate.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eHas good top-end speed when he opens up his stride, his ability to maintain his top-end speed allows him to elude tacklers trying to recover.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eHas outstanding pop in his pads for a smaller back. Welcomes contact and stays upright when fighting for extra yards.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003ePower Statementu003c/strongu003e: Demeitrus Barnes Jr is an explosive, hard-nosed runner that plays in constant pursuit of the endzone. 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His low center of gravity allows him to get underneath tackles and maintain balance while rumbling through contact.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003ePlays patiently behind the line of scrimmage as blocks develop. Follows lead blocker and does a good job of making himself skinny to slip through lanes.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eIs definitely more of a north-south runner, but does threaten the defense sideline to sideline.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eCan stop on a dime and change directions. Transitions efficiently from cuts to a full-stride, which allows him to quickly build separation.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eLocates cut-back lanes and blindside defenders nicely, hitting them with cut moves and causing fly-by missed tackles.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003ePower Statement:u003c/strongu003e [player_tooltip player_id='1085379' first='Jaden' last='George'] is a bruising runner for his size. 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Lines up at RB, WR, and on the defensive side of the ball. Plays a ton of snaps.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eHigh effort player on both sides of the ball. Runs hard through tackles with the ball in his hand and is scrappy in his pursuit of the ball on defense.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eNatural runner who can build up some serious momentum as he opens up his stride. Has the bend and agility to weave in and out of running lanes.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eLooks the part of a natural pass catcher, snagging the ball away from his body.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eSettles down and mirrors ball carriers nicely. Can also line up off the edge and work around offensive tackles.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003ePower Statement:u003c/strongu003e Craig Harris is raw, but he is also versatile and a good athlete. He plays with max energy and tends to overwhelm the opposition with the combination of his athletic skillset and hustle. 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