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Offensive Prospects on the Rise

Offensive Prospects on the Rise
Colton Edwards
Colton Edwards July 25, 2024 @ 10:38 AM
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Nathan Self
Nathan Self 6'5" | 300 lbs | OL | 2026
AR
Malachi Sherwin
Malachi Sherwin 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB | 2025
AR
Jaylon Foster
Jaylon Foster 5'11" | 180 lbs | QB | 2026
AR
Jonah Walker
Jonah Walker 6'5" | 200 lbs | TE | 2025
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone is continually searching for rising prospects who are yet to be discovered and offered, those who have the potential to make a significant impact. These prospects may excel in versatility, dominate in one position, and possess the talent to compete at the next level, be it FBS, FCS, DII, DIII, NAIA, or JUCO. With this in mind, here are five prospects to keep an eye on in 2024:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["413537"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a2717be1ffc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='413537' first='Jonah' last='Walker'] is a versatile prospect excelling as both a tight end and linebacker. He possesses the ability to quickly separate from defenders off breaks, due to his good foot quickness and catch radius. Displays good hand-eye coordination and body control allow him to high point the football or adjust mid-route with strong hands. On defense, he is a reliable tackler with an impressive sideline-to-sideline ability, having accumulated over 100 tackles in 2023.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.9 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Jonahwalker1587/status/1793048353594327335","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/Jonahwalker1587/status/1793048353594327335 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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='1348331' first='Nathan' last='Self']","_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":"6'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"270","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2405","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Baptist Prep","_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a2717be20cf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1348331' first='Nathan' last='Self'] is a promising prospect in 2024, bringing solid power and quickness. He displays solid initial quickness from off the snap and into his pass sets, quickly creating leverage with good pad level, hand placement, and the agility to mirror. Self, showcases a strong anchor due to solid lower body strength, balance, and use of hands, allowing him to control the opposition. In the running game, he can displace defenders from the snap, creating open running lanes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - Multi Position Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/NathanSelf68","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/NathanSelf68 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1249999"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a2717be2120"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jaylan Foster is an underrated quarterback with the arm talent to challenge every level of the defense. He displays solid footwork, pocket mobility, and awareness to avoid pressure. He demonstrates the ability to effectively layer the football over the second level with solid ball placement. Foster anticipates routes off breaks well, leading his receivers into yards after catch opportunities. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.6 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JaylonFos/status/1789467138190721441","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/JaylonFos/status/1789467138190721441 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"D'Juan Hayes","_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":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"175","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Pine Bluff","_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a2717be21ae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">D'Juan Hayes is a prospect poised for a breakout season in 2024. He displays solid post-snap vision to identify running lanes and quickly bursts through them, reaching the second level. His ability to absorb contact and gain extra yards is due to his good contact balance, pad level, and leg drive. Additionally, his lateral agility and change-of-direction skills make him elusive in open space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 6.3 YPC in 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DjuanHayes12/status/1777332546835042721","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/DjuanHayes12/status/1777332546835042721 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1328036"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a2717be21f7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1328036' first='Malachi' last='Sherwin'] displays good post-snap vision to read the defensive front quickly with patience to follow blockers and then attack the hole with good up field burst. North and south runner who can become elusive in space due to his agility. Showcases good speed and lateral agility to make a man miss in the second level or to become a multi-cut back and create. Good contact balance, body control, leg drive and active feet to break tackles and gain positive yards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.6 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Malachi_Sherwin/status/1780416263438655967","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/Malachi_Sherwin/status/1780416263438655967 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

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Jonah Walker

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HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 200
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Offensive Prospects on the Rise
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State: Arkansas
School: Marked Tree
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HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 180
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Little Rock Central
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WEIGHT 175
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CLASS 2025

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WEIGHT 190
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Weight
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Sylvan Hills
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State: Arkansas
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