Alabama c/o 2029 Film Room – Five That Shine

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's extremely early in the 2024-2025 season/cycle of identifying 8th graders (class of 2029) with ability--the vast majority of the prospects across the county are yet to even play a game. However, for those prospects that <strong><em>DO</em></strong> have film available, talent evaluators like myself are already taking notice. Here are five 2029 prospects in Alabama that I enjoyed watching on film in my film/scouting/evaluation session today.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1398127"],"_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-66c61744818e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Strong, thick build from shoulders down to calves. Has noticeable lower body thickness which allows for good torque when throwing the ball<br><br>- Multi-sport athlete that also plays baseball and basketball. Was part of a Fairhope Middle School hoops team that finished 22-0 and won the Baldwin County Championship in 2023-2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Throws with a short, crisp, powerful throwing motion--the baseball influence is noticeable. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1398119"],"_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-66c617448193b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">- Speed and quickness is the immediate takeaway from watching him on film. Has some explosiveness to his game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- In addition to football, he also plays baseball and is listed as a Utility player for the Port City club</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- There's a lot to like about Franklin who will feed into Mary G. Montgomery High School next season. I like his build and ability a lot--he's just on the smaller side (nationally) as of August 2024 at 5-foot-7 and 140-pounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1398208"],"_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-66c617448197b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">- One of the most athletic 2029 QBs in all of Alabama that I have seen to this point (as of August 2024) and has grown a significant amount taller since his 7th grade season, a year ago.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Plays a somewhat unconventional style of QB in terms of fundamentals. There's nothing textbook about how he plays the position, but the results speak for themselves. He makes off-platform throws look mundane</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Speed and dual-threat ability separate him at this point. Was clocked at an 11.8 in the 100m in February 2024 and looks even quicker, more elusive in recent throwing sessions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1398228"],"_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-66c61744819b5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">- Big, athletic kid (6'1, 255 as of August 24) that has the ability to dominate on both sides of the ball as an Offensive Tackle and Defensive Tackle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Not many O-Linemen in the country can claim an Offensive Team MVP award, but Smith earned the honor during his 7th grade season in 2023-2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- In addition to his ability on the gridiron, he was also named a Scholar Athlete on the basketball court in 2023-2024. His developing feet on the hardwood surely help his mobility on the football field</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1398272"],"_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-66c6217fd51b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">- Powerful interior Defensive Lineman with a skillset to play both Nose or Defensive Tackle. Can flip sides of the ball and also has the versatility to play Offensive Guard or Offensive Tackle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Coming off a very commendable 7th grade season that saw him earn the Lineman of the Year Award for the 2023-2024 season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Well-rounded student-athlete who has established himself in the classroom as well. Last school year he finished with a 3.6 GPA and earned an Academic Achievement Award, on top of being recognized for his artwork by the Wetumpka Impact Crater Commission</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->