2025 In-Season Update: New Addition Skill Players

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The brand-new 2025 update has several new addition skill players. ALL of these players have Division 3 college potential at the very least, with a few sporting D1 upside. So, here are my evaluations on seven new addition skill players. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1529700"],"_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-670f1bebaeaf0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jack is a prospect that I watched for the first time this past Friday. He didn't do anything crazy against Dakota, but what he did do was play a clean, mistake-free game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He can sling it to any part of the field, and I get the sense that his IQ is above-average. With more consistent fundamentals, his throws can become much more accurate. He could also work on pocket presence and mobility. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That said, Jack has ideal height. Some colleges refuse to recruit QBs under 6'2", so his height alone may open some doors. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1318534"],"_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-670f1bebaecbd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">MacPhee is a raw TE prospect with incredible upside. I am very happy that I got to see him play against Lowell. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First off- size. Jacob is a true 6'6" with long limbs. That alone will make college coaches consider recruiting you. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As for skill, Jacob is raw. Everything from his routes to blocking are equally underdeveloped. I will say Jacob has solid hands and can come down with contested catches, and he does fight for extra yards. In addition, Jacob usually plays off-ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jacob could walk onto a D2 program and quickly earn the allure and trust of his coaches as long as he works his tail off. Live, breathe, sleep football, and Jacob has a shot to be a phenomenal college football player. For now, he's ranked #204 around the middle of the pack. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1467702"],"_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-670f1bebaecfd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wesley was another Week 1 surprise at the Xenith Kickoff Classic. In addition, I may be able to catch another Davison game depending on how the playoffs shape out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I was impressed with how well-rounded Wesley seemed. Wesley ran consistently good routes and ran a lot of different types of routes to all areas of the field. In addition, he seemed to be WR1 and had great chemistry with his QB. I didn't see much when it came to RAC, but he was facing one of the top defenses in Michigan. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I've ranked Wesley around the D3 / Low D2 mark. I'm looking forward to watching his end-of-season tape once it drops! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1467708"],"_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-670f1bebaed7b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If you know De La Salle sports, you know who [player_tooltip player_id='1467708' first='Phoenix' last='Glassnor'] is. Committed to Toledo for Basketball, he's one of Michigan's best guards, and, predictably, one heck of an athlete. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On the football field, Pheonix is an incredibly reliable target. He runs some of the nicest routes in this class, has great hands, and explodes upfield once catching the ball. If he wasn't the great Basketball prospect, he'd be a great, probably D2 football prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Multiple sport athlete, hard-worker, and someone far overdue for a ranking. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["339714"],"_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-670f1bebaedba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lansing Everett is an incredibly underrated program and Nizjai is an incredibly talented and underrated player. Currently the Everett QB, Nizjai makes a ton of plays with his legs and arm. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When it pertains to QB, Nizjai is solid. Scans the field, gets the ball out as quickly as possible, and does NOT put the ball in harm's way. Sure, he doesn't have great mechanics and the accuracy can be wonky- but there's good reason why Everett wants the ball in Nizjai's hands each and every play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively, Nizjai is a rangy DB/S. Several great plays on the football and a major threat after he catches an interception</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall, Nizjai is a very raw football player but has sky-high potential. He's a master of improvisation and he's a very, very smart player. I view him as a fringe D2 prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Click the link below for several highlights! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/alex_pallone/status/1832054146309964278">https://twitter.com/alex_pallone/status/1832054146309964278</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1529584"],"_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-670f1bebaedf8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I've talked about [player_tooltip player_id='1529584' first='AJ' last='Morgan'] a couple of times over the past month or so.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">His midseason tape stood out to me. I'm rehashing a lot of what I'm saying in <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/10/x-midseason-film-room-five-under-appreciated-stars/">my last article</a>, but here it is again. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">AJ (RB/WR) does his best work in space or during a well-blocked inside run. In space, AJ has the speed to outrun most second-level defenders. On top of that, he's a threat in the receiving game on wheels, screens, and crossing routes. Very good athletic foundation, and one of the better RB/WRs in Michigan. I like his tape so much, that I'd be comfortable sending his tape to any Division 3 college program. In order to get to that D2 level, AJ needs to fill out his frame and train HARD in the weight room + athletically. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->