CA Film Report: Underclassmen

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Evaluating the film for some of California's rising 2026 and 2027 prospects. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["408802"],"_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":"Williams- a standout performer at last April's PRZ CA Showcase- has added offers from Georgia, Tennessee, USC, and UNLV over the past month after showing elite traits and athleticism as a freshman. He possesses a rare combination of speed, lengthy, fluidity, and ball skills on both sides of the ball (WR/DB). He's a rangy, instinctive perimeter CB that shows coverage skills in both man and zone, utilizes his reach effectively, and plays physical in the flat. He's a legitimate vertical threat on offense with the body control, ball tracking, and concentration downfield to complete difficult catches and dominate 1v1 matchups on the outside. Williams is a budding national prospect that figures to be among the top of the class once Prep Redzone CA's first edition of 2027 rankings come out.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d86ebcde82d"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DuvayAllday/status/1753969730980073691?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DuvayAllday/status/1753969730980073691?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- 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":"Xavier Collins ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026 ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"170","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Adelanto ","_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":"Collins produced a strong sophomore season with 62 total tackles and 8 TFLs from his OLB spot for Adelanto. He's a violent front-seven defender that looks to punish ball-carriers around the edge of the box and plays physical over the slot in shallow coverage. He shows speed and bouncy lateral movement tracking out on the perimeter and packs a powerful punch at the POA. Collins picked up a second D-I offer in November from the same school his brother, Shakir, signed with in December- Houston Christian University.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d86ebcde8f3"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/XavierC2235/status/1729366113409233227?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/XavierC2235/status/1729366113409233227?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1000911"],"_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":"Johnston's a rising 2026 OL prospect that produced a strong sophomore season playing multiple spots for Santa Barbara. He has legit pass-protector ability as a LT with patient feet to stay in front, quick/effective hands, and the size/strength to anchor at 6'3”/265. He shows his physicality in the run game exploding off the ball with great pad level/leverage, fits into his blocks well, is mobile in space, and generates powerful leg drive through the POA. Johnston's an underrated recruit that should see plenty of D-I interest once coaches see the physical and technical skillsets he offers.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d86ebcde950"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/malachijohnsto/status/1733335549325480395?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/malachijohnsto/status/1733335549325480395?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- 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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1197252' first='Kahlio' last='Vaetoe'] ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"265","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Cardinal Newman ","_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":"Vaetoe's a promising interior defender that showed great size (6'3”/265), physicality, and mobility as a freshman for Cardinal Newman. He's a powerful athlete that can dominate the leverage battle over IOL, counter and come off blocks to make plays at the LOS, and push/pull blockers to the side with quick, violent hands. He's nimble out in space with great range, lateral speed, and change-of-direction for a 265-lb freshman DT. Vaetoe offers major potential to develop into one of the top interior DL in NorCal as he continues to grow and develop.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d86ebcde9e6"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KahlioAVaetoe/status/1723821329919733903?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KahlioAVaetoe/status/1723821329919733903?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["557100"],"_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":"Togafau-Paleafei showed brute strength and physicality as a 6'2”/305 sophomore for Palm Springs. He's a stout, powerful IOL that can drive interior defenders off the ball and finishes blocks to the ground with a punisher's mentality. He flashed technique and footwork as a pass blocker when kicked out at OT. With his raw size/physicality and focus on technique, Togafau-Paleafei offers upside worth tracking as the young 2027 prospect continues to develop.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d86ebcdea3d"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ChiefRayzeke1/status/1711962359089258947?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ChiefRayzeke1/status/1711962359089258947?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->