Sunday Night Film Review: Class of 2025

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sunday night is a time of reflection before the grind of another game week begins anew in the morning. Here are some 2025's I am continuing to watch as the season unfolds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1191184' first='Jacob' last='Holmes'] | Wide Receiver | Desoto Central </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1191184' first='Jacob' last='Holmes'] (5-9, 167) is an impressive yards-after-catch (YAC) producer, showcasing a versatile route tree with the speed to stretch defenses vertically. His patience and precise footwork in hesitation and misdirection routes allow him to create separation effectively. Holmes' agility in the open field results in numerous missed tackles, while his toughness across the middle of the field enables him to absorb contact from linebackers and safeties, making him a reliable and dynamic playmaker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Jordan Woods | Defensive Back | Corinth</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jordan Woods showcases refined lateral footwork and impressive shoulder/hip fluidity in coverage, allowing for smooth transitions and quick reactions to shallow routes. His ability to explode downhill with precision makes him a standout in both coverage and run support. Woods' angles in the run game are consistently sharp, and he demonstrates the skillset to step into the box and become a solid contributor against the run. His versatility and awareness make him a dynamic defensive asset.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Landon Richardson | Defensive Back | Senatobia</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Landon Richardson (5-11, 180) displays quick read-and-react skills, allowing him to effectively pick up wide receivers and read quarterback cues. His excellent closing speed enables him to create pass breakups and deliver highlight-reel hits at the point of the catch. Richardson's quick adaptability to the run game makes him a game-changer, often adding an extra defender to the box from his safety position, rapidly getting downhill to make impactful plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Demario Conner | ATH | South Delta</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Demario Conner (6-1, 220) possesses an impressive frame complemented by a savvy tackling approach. His ability to deliver powerful hits, make plays even when engaged by blockers, and take effective angles on outside runs demonstrates his versatility. Conner can shoot gaps off the snap or blitz off the edge, using his excellent closing speed to make impactful plays on ball carriers in the backfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1133046' first='Jaylen' last='Johnson'] | Wide Receiver | Ridgeland</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1133046' first='Jaylen' last='Johnson'] (5-10, 155) boasts a 4.5 40-yard dash and impressive body control, allowing him to shield away from big hits mid-catch. He demonstrates fluidity and quick change of direction in his routes, along with soft hands and a reliable catch radius. Johnson is a solid wide receiver prospect who checks all the boxes as a dependable play-maker to keep the chains moving.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->