Film Room: Analyzing 2025 Skill Players, II

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As I steadily make my way through more film submissions, I continue to take a look at the 2025 class and dig into some impressive skill players who pop on tape. All of these guys have big senior seasons ahead of them, so watch out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["556326"],"_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":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e6'4 220 with a stout and strong lower body.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eMulti-sport athlete generating some buzz as a baseball player.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eSpends most of his time split out wide as a traditional WR but should project long-term as a TE.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003ePossesses good speed and acceleration for his size, putting his head down and running hard to get behind corners.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eDecent twitch at the top of his route. Does a good job of cutting off angles for DBs and using his size to box out defenders and shield the catch pocket.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eDangerous YAC ability. Can flip the ball to him on a screen and watch him boulder downfield. Overwhelms defenders with his speed and is extremely hard to bring down once he is at full speed.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eHis ability to track the deep ball is his best attribute. Knows when to accelerate or slow down to adjust to the ball. 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Appears to possess decent length for height.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eVersatile. Looks the part as a traditional MLB, but can line up on the edge and drop back into coverage.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eHis speed and size profile will project as a downhill player at the next level, but he has good eye and zone discipline when he drops back into coverage.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eHas enough speed to quickly close to football, but relies more on instincts and awareness to out-leverage the ball carrier coming out of the backfield.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eDoes an excellent job of settling down and mirroring ball carriers in space. Has enough decent twitch from an athletic position to match their moves.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eBrings pass rushing ability from the second level. 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Fairly well-developed, somewhat stout frame.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eUnverified 4,5 40 time. Looks to add up, possesses really good burst and has the speed to stay in phase with longer receivers on the outside.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eVery pesky in man coverage. Not afraid to get physical at the top of the WRs route. Plays through the hands of the WR when trying to recover.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eI'm a big fan of how he plays in-breaking routes. I like him as a slot CB as he has the speed and suddenness to match up with speedier WRs in the slot. Attacks the hands and quickly clicks downhill.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eDoes a good job of settling down as a tackler instead of flying by. 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Light on his feet and possesses good speed.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eHas experience lining up in single high and two-high zone concepts as a safety and has also stepped up on the line and played some man.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eExcellent footwork. He can match release moves off the line and set himself up to turn and run to stay in stride with WRs. In zone coverage, backpedals smoothly and clicks downhill quickly.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eDoes a good job of locating and making plays on the football. Double digit PBUs and 2 INTs on the year. Remains attached to WRs throughout their route and makes it difficult to separate.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eGood closing speed to the football and hits hard. Can play the role of downhill striker.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eCombos quick reaction skills and plus speed and footwork to stay in the mix on every snap. 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Can snag passes over his head, at his feet, and while laying out.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eSneaks into soft spots of the defense and does a good job of settling down and presenting his numbers to the QB.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eNot super twitchy and doesn't create a whole lot of separation as a route runner, but stays physical throughout the process of his route and allows the play to develop.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eWorks through contact and gets his hands out of a crowd to bring down the football in traffic.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eAlso plays some S and CB. Flashes more violence and physicality, flying downhill and leveling ball carriers and blockers.u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6595edb8e47f8"} /-->