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Impact Players YOU Need to Know About

Impact Players YOU Need to Know About
Matt Tate
Matt Tate August 20, 2024 @ 12:46 PM
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Oliver Hansen
Oliver Hansen 5'9" | 160 lbs | K | 2026
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Sebastian Romo
Sebastian Romo 6'1" | 180 lbs | DB/ATH/ATH | 2027
CO
Noah Lucero
Noah Lucero 6'3" | 175 lbs | WR | 2027
CO
Jadyn Irving
Jadyn Irving 6'0" | 185 lbs | DB/WR | 2026
CO
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There's a plethora of players who impact their teams in different ways. Today, I will be diving into some players who are overlooked but thrive in doing the dirty work. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["480299"],"_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-66c4d67b51321"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lucero is a big body receiver who can stretch the field. He measures in at 6'3 175 pounds, and is very flexible for his size. Last season, he had 28 receptions for 493 yards and 6 touchdowns. He has very good athletic ability due to very good speed, acceleration, jumping, and good change of direction. Lucero has a good release, and uses his size to beat the press-jam. Noah uses his very good athletic ability to create separation between himself and the DB. He'll use his very good ball tracking, and catching to go up and get the ball. He has very good body control and consistently comes down with the contested catch. After the catch, it takes multiple defenders to tackle him. He uses good balance to stay on his feet running downfield for a big gain. Lucero is a name to watch as he continues to grow as a player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1225519"],"_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-66c4d67b51370"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Romo is another class of 2027 player to look out for! Romo is a lengthy corner who measures in at 6'1 162 pounds. I had the pleasure of watching him in person live at the Stock Up Showcase. Romo has very good athletic ability due to very good speed, acceleration, jumping, and good change of direction. He is a scrappy cornerback, who loves to get physical with the wide receivers. In man coverage, he'll stick to the wide out like glue. If he gets beat, he'll use his lengthy arms to create pass deflections. Romo has a good back pedal, and consistently looking back at the quarterback. I'm looking forward to seeing Romo develop this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1313431"],"_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-66c4d67b513b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A position that is often overlooked is kicker. Measuring in at 5'9 160 pounds, Hansen is a kicker who you can depend on to get the job done. Throughout the season, he 52/56 on PATs, and 3/6 on FGs with 39 yards being his longest. Hansen has good kick power combined with good kick accuracy making him an opponent to watch out for.  Hansen's consistency is his strong point. Only missing 4 PATs, he showed he is dependable and that his team can rely on him in the big moments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212246"],"_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-66c4d67b513f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Irving is a fascinating prospect for Cherry Creek. He's listed as a wide receiver; however, he has many different roles on the offense. He will line up in the slot, in the backfield, or as a full back. Irving was consistently used as a lead blocker for the running back or wide receiver. He had 29 receptions for 271 yards and 3 touchdowns. Irving has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, speed, and change of direction. He has lengthy arms to come down with the catch, and demonstrated good ball tracking skills. He excels as a blocker. Leading the way for the ball carrier, Irving will either pancake a defender or throw them down with ease.  Irving has very good hand placement to control and steer the defender away. Irving does a lot of dirty work for Cherry Creek, and deserves some more recognition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

There's a plethora of players who impact their teams in different ways. Today, I will be diving into some players who are overlooked but thrive in doing the dirty work.

Noah Lucero

Noah Lucero

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WR
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 175
POS WR
CLASS 2027
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Noah
Lucero WR
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2027
Height
6'3"
Weight
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HS
Roosevelt
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School: Roosevelt
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Sebastian Romo

Sebastian Romo

CO
DB/ATH/ATH
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 180
POS DB/ATH/ATH
CLASS 2027
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Sebastian
Romo DB/ATH/ATH
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
180
HS
Glenwood Springs
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School: Glenwood Springs
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Oliver Hansen

Oliver Hansen

CO
K
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 160
POS K
CLASS 2026
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Oliver
Hansen K
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
Weight
160
HS
Holy Family
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School: Holy Family
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Jadyn Irving

Jadyn Irving

CO
DB/WR
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 185
POS DB/WR
CLASS 2026
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Jadyn
Irving DB/WR
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
185
HS
Cherry Creek
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