SoCal Deep Dive

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Taking a look at some of Southern California's developing, under-the-radar prospects. </em></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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1204763' first='Brodie' last='Hitchens'] ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025 ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"195","_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":"El Modena","_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":"Hitchens was a solid two-way starter for Modena (RB/LB) rushing for over 600 yards and 9 TDs on offense and 3 INTs on defense. He's a physical runner at 6'/195 that shows good vision at the LOS and can generate yards after first contact. On defense, he's a committed tackler in the run game when playing between the OTs and shows his athleticism and agility in shallow zone coverage. His potential is likely maximized on defense at the next level with his ability to tackle and cover in space out on the perimeter. 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He played primarily at RT as a sophomore but might be better suited for an OG position at the next level with his stout frame (6'2”/190) and ability to control defenders in close, short-range combat. Conde needs to continue to improve his hands, footwork, and technique as a blocker but his foundational tools/skillset are worth keeping an eye on as we head into the 2024 season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65e9601f91ff9"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/StevenArceConde/status/1729997056327225693?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/StevenArceConde/status/1729997056327225693?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["406734"],"_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":"Weaver is back at Oceanside after spending last season in Japan where he threw for over 1,300 yards as a junior. 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Vasquez would be a solid late addition for any D-III/D-II looking for playmaking out of the slot.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65e9601f920fc"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/2ezyvasquez/status/1724199556454236492?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/2ezyvasquez/status/1724199556454236492?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->