Twitter Community Film Room Session

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Although I am not the best at Twitter, Tweeting, or X'ing (whatever Elon calls it now a days), more times than I like to admin I will often stop and watch the film of a prospect who posts it. After getting lost in the depths of Twitter I will find the light, the light brought to me by a prospect that I am impressed with. When these opportunity to find diamonds in the rough come about, I cannot help but want to scout them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For the first time I will be trying out the Prep Redzone New Jersey Twitter Community Film Room Session where I evaluate and do a write-up on those prospects. Read more about these prospects below!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>TO HAVE YOUR FILM EVALUATED FOR OUR NEXT TWITTER COMMUNITY FILM ROOM SESSION, DIRECT MESSAGE ME ON TWITTER <a href="https://twitter.com/BrendanScoutsNJ">@BRENDANSCOUTSNJ</a></em></strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["218547"],"_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":"If yards after contact were a stat kept by high school programs in New Jersey, I think we may have discovered the state's leader in that category: [player_tooltip player_id='218547' first='Amir' last='Reason-Dallas']. His film is a total mixtape of contact within a yard-and-a-half of either side of the line of scrimmage and him making defenders miss like his name was u003ca href=u0022https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TTMbXeeUKQu0022u003eSkip to my Louu003c/au003e. We see Reason-Dallas showcase balance as he spins and rolls out of arm tackles, sidestep over-aggressive defenders, break ankle tackles with ease, and even plant his hand in the dirt to stay upright. Another redeeming trait of Reason-Dallas is that we see him, just about each carry, apply 5 points of pressure to the ball so it is secure. On defense Reason-Dallas will look to deploy the big hit along the sideline as he wants to make a highlight play. From his linebacker spot, he gets down hill in a hurry to support runs in the alley. He also gets a great break on the ball, jumping routes and making a play on the ball. He also tracks the correct hip to maintain his tackling leverage. Offensively I would like to see Reason-Dallas lower his pad level when toting the rock; whereas on defense it would be to his benefit to sure-up his form tackling. Last fall Reason-Dallas went for 48/342/3 on the ground and 94 (76), 1 sack, 1 TFL, and 1 pick-six on defense.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6604f1be688c8"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16198043/6573fb74176d2904dc9b24bf' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6604f1be68984"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1225959"],"_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":"There is something about [player_tooltip player_id='1225959' first='Mason' last='Widman'] that just screams old school linebacker/cover 3 safety to me. Aside from his uniform picking up all the dirt, green stains, and mud from playing on a grass-surfaced field, he is a throwback player in the sense of how he delivers vintage hit, wrap, drive tackles; however, Widman varies his tackles by situation. We see Widman deliver low tackles within the tackle box and gator rolls when tackling on an angle. In the trenches we see him typically do a nice job evading would-be blockers as he quickly slips under their blocks. Widman sets a hard edge along the perimeter too, forcing ball carriers to either cut back to the defense's help or bubble around. What I love most about Widman's game is his downhill burst once he breaks on either the ball or his read. As a running back Widman follows his blockers through the hole, only bouncing when necessary. His gritty, tough style of play transcends to offense as well as he profiles as a runner who fights for every extra inch of yardage. Despite really liking his game on defense, Widman's film needs additional clips of him in pass coverage, showing colleges that he is a two-way defender. He can also stand to cut his tape by at least half, if not more. If a college coach is going to watch 15 minutes of anything, it will be game film. Widman went for 1410 rushing yards and 18 carries on 148 carries, while making 50 stops, 4 TFL, 2 Int, 1 sack, and 1 blocked kick on defense.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6604f1be689d7"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15167498/659c79b05eec840a64cfe2d9' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6604f1be689f4"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1225962"],"_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":"I think I found the next-best secret along the offensive line with Hasbrouck Height's [player_tooltip player_id='1225962' first='Oscar' last='Solis']. Playing offensive tackle, his size and skillsets indicate to me that Solis will excel as an interior lineman in college - plus there is much to like about his game. We see Solis constantly keep his feet moving - gaining displacement - and work his hands - refitting for superior leverage. Doing so allows him to stay in either control or better position of his matchup as they turn and twist to disengage. Solis moves down-linemen with short, choppy steps that are consistent throughout the whistle - something he plays will max effort until. We see him possess the requisite strength to annihilate on opponents down blocks, yet the balance to keep his head up to pick up 'backers fighting over the top. Should Solis be unable to deliver on a reach block, he turns his assignment into an out block as he buries the end-man. Solis neutralizes the pass rush by getting belly to belly with defenders, working his body to attain upward bend - eliminating his opponents' power. Defensively Solis is an absolute load to move, even on double team assignments. He shows a keen sense of understanding where his pressure is coming from and routinely works across the face of linemen, focused on never running around blocks. Lastly, his hell-bent pursuit of the ball amassed 45 tackles (22 solo) last year. Aside from the aforementioned qualities, I think Solis profiles as an outstanding interior due to the fluidity that he pulls with and how his eyes are trained to pick up any leakage or the first possible threat. An area for Solis to refine this fall, in my opinion, is the timing of when he extends his arms. Grab cloth, drive, then extend to finish. He does his just a tad bit early for me.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6604f1be68a3e"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16131390/65342fbb386e4c098c9779e9' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6604f1be68a5c"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["893410"],"_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":"A two-time Group V state champion, [player_tooltip player_id='893410' first='Colin' last='Keating'] is going for the three-peat as he suits up for his senior season. A shotgun center, Keating need not be taught how to snap at the college level. Film shows us how Keating can reach and climb to the defense's second level with ease. Something the untrained eye might miss, Keating habitually wins with his head, using it as a seal to cut off defender's pursuit angle to the ball - particularly important when a center is asked to block back as often as he is asked to. Keating consistently looks to finish his blocks, pinning his opponent to the ground. In short-yardage situations, run behind Keating, as it appears that he is an ace at wedge-blocking. An area for Keating to hone in on as he and the Mariners look to go for the three-peat is to be mindful of his lower half. Keeping a consistent base by avoiding getting narrow will improve his pad level; which will have him improve his leverage; which will ultimately allow him to drive his feet and gain consistent movement on down linemen.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6604f1be68aa1"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16819373/6582e859da5c1a00e07890db' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6604f1be68ac0"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1225963"],"_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":"Hailing from Group I Riverside High School, [player_tooltip player_id='1225963' first='Justin' last='Mary'] is often the best athlete on the field at any given moment. To his credit Mary rushed 112 times for 948 yards and 13 scores, was the Rams' leading receiver with 145 yards on 10 grabs with a score, and made 21 tackles, forced a fumble, and picked off 3 passes during his sophomore season. With the ball in his hands, Mary has a distinct second gear that he hits once he breaks through the line. Disciplined, he follows his blockers rather than running past them, often having to set them up because he is so much faster than them. Mary can often make the first man or two miss, liking to dance in the hole before turning up. Given his athleticism, it is clear to see Mary's dynamic, big play potential. I can easily envision him totally cutting across the gain for huge gainers. As a defender he has the ability to be a ball hawk from the secondary, making long, cross-field picks. He also high points the ball and catches with his hands. I have few bits of feedback for Mary. First is that his film needs to be cut by about 75% to roughly 4 minutes. He should also u003cemu003ealways u003c/emu003ehighlight where he is on the tape. The next time I watch his film I want to see Mary keep the ball in his outside hand, away from the scuffle, to prioritize its protection. I also hope Mary has a tremendous offseason in the weight room. Adding strength and size to his lower body will lead to bigger, more explosive plays and aid him in churning out tough yardage between the tackles.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6604f1be68b04"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17806361/6539a02419a5ca0f2c3ba3aa' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6604f1be68b1e"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>TO HAVE YOUR FILM EVALUATED FOR OUR NEXT TWITTER COMMUNITY FILM ROOM SESSION, DIRECT MESSAGE ME ON TWITTER <a href="https://twitter.com/BrendanScoutsNJ">@BRENDANSCOUTSNJ</a></em></strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->