Week One Scouting Report

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week zero matchups did not disappoint, with talent on display, high-scoring games, and more. Our weekly scouting reports will continue to include detailed analyses of key players to monitor for the week in question and potential risers or promising prospects who may not have garnered significant attention thus far.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1417734"],"_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-66d5f448024e3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1417734' first='Daniel' last='Cole'] has been a rising prospect all summer, earning his first offer from Missouri Southern State and a PWO from Memphis. Cole displayed his talent against Popular Bluff, resulting in 4 pancakes. Cole showcased good initial quickness in his pass sets, with good pad level, bend, balance, UOH, and lateral agility to mirror defenders. He also demonstrated a strong anchor due to good lower body strength, core strength and hand placement to control the opposition and create a pocket for the quarterback. He consistently displaced defenders on base and down blocks in the running game due to his active feet, power, quickness, and UOH. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offer List: Missouri Southern State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/dcole7632/status/1830292012249297272","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/dcole7632/status/1830292012249297272 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1417742"],"_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-66d5f44802545"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1417742' first='Braxton' last='Fox'] showcased his awareness in the secondary on Friday night in the win vs White Hall. Fox displayed good read and react ability, clamping on breaking routes to not allow much separation due to solid COD and foot quickness, resulting in multiple PBUs. He showcased his sideline-to-sideline motor when in pursuit of the football. Fox is a promising player to keep an eye on this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.9 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BraxtonFox13/status/1829966048172654787","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/BraxtonFox13/status/1829966048172654787 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1291292"],"_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-66d5f4480258b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">On Friday night, [player_tooltip player_id='1291292' first='Kyin' last='Jamerson'] consistently flew to the football as he showcased his sideline-to-sideline motor. Jamerson is a physical defensive back willing to hit and has an impressive ability to tackle in space. He displays good read and react ability, attacking downhill vs. the run once read with good foot quickness and angles. Solid ability to minimize separation off breaks due to solid COD, balance, and burst. Jamerson had 8 tackles and 1 fumble recovery last week. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Offer List: Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Alcorn State, Grambling, Henderson State, Missouri Southern, Northwest Missouri State &amp; Southern Arkansas</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note – 3.4 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/kyinjamerson5/status/1815368275418583281","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/kyinjamerson5/status/1815368275418583281 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1404736"],"_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-66d5f448025cc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1404736' first='Tylan' last='Bell'] and Dumas kick off their season this week on the road against Star City. Bell rushed for 20 carries, 118 yards (5.9 AVG), and 2 touchdowns before tearing his ACL in 2023. He is a physical running back with solid post-snap vision to locate the running lane quickly and attack the hole with a good burst. Bell is someone to keep an eye on during the 2024 season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/t_the0fficial3/status/1695636166987428269","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/t_the0fficial3/status/1695636166987428269 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1346246"],"_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-66d5f4480260c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1346246' first='Xavier' last='Harrell'] is a prospect to watch this season after coming off an impressive 2023 season. Harrell displays good speed and athletic ability with good post-snap vision to quickly read first-level defenders and locate the running lane. Solid burst to separate away from the first and into the second level after making the first initial cut. With that ability, good change of direction (COD), and vision, he can locate cutback lanes quickly and get upfield. Attacks with active feet, good leg drive, balance, and acceleration through contact to gain additional yards. Has the upper and lower body power and strength to break tackles consistently. Harrell can make defenders miss due to solid lateral agility, footwork, and COD. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.2 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DaBoyZay13/status/1782117111822729559","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/DaBoyZay13/status/1782117111822729559 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Matchup to Watch: QB [player_tooltip player_id='430626' first='Andrew' last='Bjork'] (Maumelle) vs QB [player_tooltip player_id='283398' first='Quentin' last='Murphy'] (Little Rock Parkview) </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["430626"],"_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-66d5f44802650"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='430626' first='Andrew' last='Bjork'] is a rising prospect at the quarterback position and is coming off a 6/11, 109 passing yards (9.9 YPA), 1 TD, and 9 carries for 104 yards (11.5 AVG) last Friday night. Bjork possesses solid shoulder flexibility and angle freedom, allowing for various release points. He displays a solid deep ball with good ball placement and anticipation, leading his receivers into YAC opportunities. His ability to keep his eyes downfield when forced outside the pocket is impressive. Good pocket awareness and mobility. Steps into his throws, delivering with solid velocity to fit the ball into tight windows across the middle. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offer List: Arkansas-Pine Bluff</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note – 4.71 40</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AndrewBjork1/status/1803814880341835964","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/AndrewBjork1/status/1803814880341835964 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283398"],"_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-66d5f448026a2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='283398' first='Quentin' last='Murphy'], the Arkansas commit, is a dual-threat quarterback whose team is coming off a significant win down in Melissa, Texas. Murphy showcases very good athleticism and speed as he consistently hurts you with his legs. He displays comfortability and mobility inside and outside the pocket, demonstrating poise and his ability to keep his eyes downfield. Demonstrates good ball placement across the short and intermediate levels of the field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COMMITMENT: Arkansas (Committed – 06/01/2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Offer List: Arkansas, Alabama, Colorado, Georgia Tech<strong>, </strong>Georgia, Jackson State, Louisville, Michigan State, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Tennessee, Utah &amp; Wisconsin.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note – 4 Star</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/QuentinMurphy_/status/1827016774153351232">https://twitter.com/QuentinMurphy_/status/1827016774153351232</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->