Season in Review: Lower Alabama Stock Risers
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With the offseason fully in spring, it’s time to look at Alabama and pinpoint several prospects who upped their stock this fall. To start, we scanned the lower portion of the state and dished on several guys who continue to…
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Continue ReadingWith the offseason fully in spring, it’s time to look at Alabama and pinpoint several prospects who upped their stock this fall. To start, we scanned the lower portion of the state and dished on several guys who continue to catch my attention.
Keviyon Lamons
Keviyon Lamons
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- Thick-bodied, 6’1 226 listed frame.
- Plays as a DE, could stick there long term or develop into a JACK LB.
- Outstanding play strength against the run. Stays sturdy to the ground and sets edge with his presence alone, is also difficult to wash down the line.
- When clear of blocks, Lamons does a good job of settling down, squaring up his shoulders to the ball carrier, and mirroring his movements.
- Has enough subtleness and bend as a pass rusher to make moves both inside and outside of blockers. Does a good job cutting off lanes for the QB to escape, which funnels the QB back into traffic.
- Extremely violent tackler. Will slam and toss defenders around once he gets his arms around the ball carrier.
- One of the most decorated RBs you will find in the entire country. Finished with over 2300 total yards, 33 TDs, and a state championship under his belt.
- Possesses the necessary top-end speed to beat angles and carry away from defenders.
- Has great footwork. Can slow and speed up feet on a dime, keeps feet moving as he looks around to locate running lanes.
- Outstanding spatial awareness. Can find unique ways to juke, spin, or simply run out of a crowd. Finds a way to stay upright and dance away from tacklers without sacrificing yards.
- Puts his explosiveness on display with powerful jump cuts and by quickly hitting his top speed from a complete stop.
- Pinpoints cut-back opportunities and running lanes in the open field very nicely. Elite vision in his peripherals.
- Has production as a receiver and a returner. He could be on the field for every down.
Highlights
- Lanky, athletic 5’11 185. Looks to check the necessary length boxes in his arms.
- Plays both ways and doubles as a returner. He looks natural with the ball in his hands and has the long speed to break off long TD trots.
- At CB, plays both with cushion and presses up on the LOS.
- In press coverage, he possesses the length to jab at receivers and is twitchy enough to mirror the receiver’s release off the line. Has the fluid hips and speed to run with them down the sidelines.
- Excellent playing off the line of scrimmage. Reads the route nicely and ties up WRs at the top of their routes.
- Smooth backpedal and transitions nicely to his sprint. He is very fluid in the hips, which allows him to open up his stride and remain in phase with the WR throughout their route.
- Elite ball production and ball skills. By tying up the WR, he can often stem off his coverage and beat the WR to a landmark. Highpoints the ball, tucks it, and takes off.
Cayden Adkins Cayden Adkins 6'2" | 230 lbs | LB Elba | 2025 State AL
Cayden Adkins Cayden Adkins 6'2" | 230 lbs | LB Elba | 2025 State AL
- Stout, muscular 6’2 235 frame.
- Does not lack any explosiveness and speed with his size. In fact, I would consider him on the higher end of the speed chart when it comes to his size.
- Plays on both sides of the ball. Productive LB with position versatility in the middle of the defense. Also rushed for over 1000 yards on the year.
- On offense, he is a physical force between the tackles and can quickly get up on defenders. His well-developed core and lower body makes him hard to tackle, especially at full speed.
- Looks to have the discipline in coverage to stay on the field for every down at LB. However, he looks best when coming downhill or firing off the edge.
- When coming off the edge, he has the size to knock blockers off their platform and set the edge. Keeps feet moving and is active enough in the hands to fight off blocks.
- He possesses noticeable closing speed when he is clear of blockers and plays in hot pursuit of the football.
Aaden Shamburger
Aaden Shamburger
- Extremely lanky 6’2 160. Still has the bulk of his physical development ahead of him.
- True dual-threat QB. He is capable of making big plays both through the air and on the ground.
- Crafty runner capable of creating space for himself to operate. He sells the handoff nicely on zone read plays. He generates momentum with his long strides which allows him to gradually reach his top speed. He can slow his feet down, break down defenders, and weave in and out of running lanes.
- Possesses a raw, yet fluid and quick delivery. Rips through the ball and has a fairly consistent, high release point.
- He has above-average arm strength with the potential to possess elite arm strength at his peak. His long and quick arm action creates tons of energy, which allows the ball to pop off his hand. Can shred the ball in tight windows and fire it above safeties.
- Will need to continue honing in on his ball placement and accuracy. His arm strength and high release point should be used later in development to layer the ball into hard to reach spots, which is occasionally flashed on tape.