2025s To Watch: Slept-On Prospects Ready To Make Some Noise!

We have some more 2025s for y'all to check out! Trust me, these guys have some serious talent and are primed to have huge seasons this year!    [player_tooltip player_id='1348485' first='Carlos' last='Benjamin'] is a talented running back out of Vigor that has done a ton for his team's rushing attack over the last few years. Benjamin is explosive with the ball in his hands- he has great speed, a terrific burst, and can easily make defenders miss with how elusive he is. In addition to his finesse, Benjamin does a great job playing through contact, can withstand hits, and breaks tackles often. One of the most impressive things about Benjamin's tape is how well he uses his vision. It's effortless for him to see the field, he consistently moves around the field and avoids defenders to gain great yardage each carry. Last fall was a great year for Benjamin, he made a ton of plays all year and is set for a big senior season this season. With how well he's played, Benjamin has picked up offers from a lot of programs but just had a big development in his recruitment this past week. Benjamin announced his commitment to Mercer, giving them a valuable addition to their 2025 recruiting class. Keep an eye on him this fall, he's set to do a ton of big things in Vigor's offense!     [player_tooltip player_id='1348489' first='Jamari' last='Johnson'] is a really reliable defensive back out of Pell City that has made play after play in their secondary the past few seasons. Johnson is super dependable in coverage- he uses his size and speed to consistently wear down and lock up wide receivers. It's really impressive watching how Johnson makes plays on the ball, frequently on tape you can find him picking off and jarring passes free- he always finds himself in a position to get his hands on the ball to make plays. In addition to his coverage abilities, Johnson does a great job in run support. He doesn't shy away from contact, does a great job tracking and pursuing after the ball carrier, and can deliver some devastating hits as well. It's really exciting watching Johnson play, he's a really versatile DB with a ton of potential as a prospect. Johnson picked up a fair share of offers over the last few years but decided to commit to Troy earlier this summer! Watch out for him as he heads into this next season, he and Pell City's defense have the potential to be one of the top defenses in the state.     [player_tooltip player_id='1098611' first='Terrell' last='Russell'] is a super-talented quarterback out of Carver that has taken their passing attack to a whole other level since he's become their starter. Russell has a ton of arm talent that opens up their passing game so much, he can hit any target on the field regardless of how deep or covered they may be. It's super impressive watching Russell's ball placement, he consistently delivers passes only where his receivers can reach. In addition to his arm, Russell is a high-IQ player who has a clear understanding of his offense and what he needs to do to move the chains. He frequently goes through several reads to find the right target, knows when to bail from the pocket, and can make plays with his legs as well if needed. Last fall was one of Russell's best yet, throughout the season he threw for over 2400 yards and 24 touchdowns. With how well he played last fall, collegiate attention has followed. Russell has had his recruitment open up over the last few months- he's recently picked up offers from Western Kentucky, Alabama State, Georgia Southern, and more. Carver is going to be a really fun team to watch this fall, and it'll be even more exciting to see what Russell can do in his senior season!     [player_tooltip player_id='1060870' first='Braylon' last='Henry'] is a talented defensive back out of Gardendale that has provided his defense with a ton of lockdown coverage over the last few seasons. Henry is a physical player that presents a ton of challenges for opposing offenses. It doesn't matter if they run or pass, Henry will find a way to get involved and make impact plays. It's really impressive watching Henry in coverage, he can line up at multiple positions in the secondary and wreak havoc. He has a really good set of hands he uses to frequently pick off/jar free passes, does a great job anticipating what wide receivers are going to run, and can bait quarterbacks into some ill-advised passes he then can capitalize on. I was left impressed by Henry's tape last fall and believe that he will have his recruitment really open up this season. Henry has already been gaining attention, he's picked up offers from Austin Peay, Lehigh, Tuskegee, and more. Keep an eye on him heading into this fall, he's set for a big senior year on Gardendale's defense.

We have some more 2025s for y'all to check out! Trust me, these guys have some serious talent and are primed to have huge seasons this year!