Twitter Film Study Pt. 13: 7 More ‘25s From A Loaded AZ Class
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In this 13th rendition of our ‘Twitter Film Study’ series, we’re putting our focus solely on the class of 2025, highlighting seven players across different positions. Each of these athletes has shown exceptional talent and versatility, setting the stage for…
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Continue ReadingIn this 13th rendition of our ‘Twitter Film Study’ series, we’re putting our focus solely on the class of 2025, highlighting seven players across different positions. Each of these athletes has shown exceptional talent and versatility, setting the stage for an exciting senior year. As we delve into their unique skill sets and playing styles, it’s clear that the future of AZ high school football is in capable hands with these rising stars.
Logan Sealey
Logan Sealey
Logan Sealey has incredible burst out of Berean Academy. Once he breaks through the line of scrimmage he just seems to kick it into another gear the defenders on the field can’t keep up with. Before he gets there though, Sealey shows some impressive vision as he navigates through some hectic trenches. He has a really nice bend of agility and strength to make defenders miss in the open field. While certainly shifty enough to drop a defender or two, there’s no hesitation to drop his shoulder and run through someone if he needs to. He managed to average a whopping 12 yards a carry and 23 yards per reception (!!) for the entire 2023 season. On the defensive end, Sealey uses that speed to fly all across the field and make plays everywhere. Always looking for an opportunity to rip the ball out, he had six forced fumbles last season to go with his 68 solo tackles. Sealey is truly one of the most versatile players that I’ve watched in a very long time.
When AJ Burnette AJ Burnette 6’2″ | 225 lbs | LB Desert Edge | 2025 AZ gets to the quarterback, he makes sure they really feel it. An incredibly physical player who will make an impact on the desert edge defense, he’s effective against both the pass and the run. Burnette’s attack against the run is calm, refined, and mature as he uses his long arms and good strength to stand linemen up at arm’s length, peeking into the backfield to see where the play is headed. He’s able to shed those blocks quickly and shows some impressive speed to help on the outside when he needs to. When the quarterback drops back to pass, Burnette has a deep bag of tricks to pull from as far as pass rushing moves. Transferring from Canyon View, Burnette could see his recruitment heat up once he takes the field for a talented Scorpions team trying to make it back to the state championship game.
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At 6’4” and nearly 300 lbs, Jaeden Love Jaeden Love 6’4″ | 310 lbs | OL Sierra Linda | 2025 State AZ is rarely at a size disadvantage. He does a great job of using that size and power to his advantage, often pushing defenders so far off that he has time to reset and be prepared for the second rush. What stood out the most about Love’s film was his ability to finish his blocks all the way through. Either the whistle blows or the defender ends up in the dirt, he’s not going to stop until one of those two things happens. With good footwork, Love’s aggressiveness really shines. While he’s not the quickest, he does a good job getting his feet where they need to be and has the sheer strength to overcome being out of position. Love is a player to watch on Sierra Linda’s offensive line as he heads into his senior season.
Dorian Turner Jr
Dorian Turner Jr
Dorian Turner Jr can truly affect the game in so many different ways and has a real nose for the football. Against the run he does an excellent job of working down the line and making sure he doesn’t overrun the ball; he still has the speed to chase down running backs from behind. When the opposing quarterback drops back to pass, Turner’s more than just a pass rusher; he’s a true disruptor in the backfield. If he sees that he’s not going to get to the quarterback he does a great job of getting his hands up and taking away the quarterback’s throwing lane. With his speed, not getting to the quarterback doesn’t seem to happen very often. It’s not just the speed with Turner’s pass rush though, his football IQ is very apparent as he uses leverage, misdirection, and instincts to blow past linemen. Look for Turner’s recruitment to heat up as he works through his senior season.
Camren Durfee Camren Durfee 6’1″ | 305 lbs | OL Centennial | 2025 State AZ has some surprising speed for someone who’s 6’1” 310 lbs, and he gets plenty of opportunities to show it being asked to pull often in Centennial’s offense. When he gets those feet moving that fast, he’s an outside linebacker’s worst nightmare. I thought Durfee did a pretty good job keeping a low center of gravity and his quick feet showed in his pass sets almost as much as they did when he’s pulling around the outside. I would like to see him work to stay engaged with defenders when he’s able to get his hands on them. Durfee is often in the right position right off the bat so taking advantage of that and holding defenders in that spot could be beneficial. Either way, Durfee has the tools to make a real impact on a Centennial team that made an appearance in the open state championship game last year.
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Nate Bryant’s athleticism was the first thing that stood out to me when I threw on his tape. He has really nice speed that allows him to stay in the back pocket of just about every receiver he lines up against. It’s not just the speed though, Bryant’s vertical allows him to go up and contest jump balls against the bigger receivers who often have an advantage in those situations. He’s certainly shown that he’s physical enough and possesses the makeup speed to play an effective press coverage. Doing a nice job holding receivers at the line and throwing off timing, he’s right back on their hip if they happen to slip past him. Playing for a Mica Mountain squad that went undefeated against any team not named Canyon del Oro last year, Bryant could see his production take a big jump heading into his senior season.
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Lucas Voss Lucas Voss 6’5″ | 250 lbs | OL Casteel | 2025 AZ has some nice size on the interior of Casteel’s offensive line. With impressive reach, he has no trouble keeping defenders at arm’s length. When Voss works to the second level he shows some impressive lateral quickness to stay in front of the quicker linebackers. The size that Voss possesses can cause him to occasionally lose the leverage battle, but he has the strength to make up for it in most situations. Against more powerful rushers, he may have to focus on keeping a lower center of gravity. Voss’ speed is really impressive for someone who stands at 6’5” and is a massive piece of a talented Casteel offensive line.