Film Review: Prospects Rising

We are in the latter half of the 2024 regular season and reviewing some prospect films that are moving up our board. These five athletes are the ones to watch as we head for the playoffs.    [player_tooltip player_id='1531211' first='Marcus' last='Kilgore'] is a dual-threat quarterback who also excels at wide receiver. He was named the Farm Bureau Player of the Week for his performance in week six. He completed 6 out of 9 passes (67%) for 100 yards and two touchdowns. Additionally, he carried the ball 10 times for 69 yards and scored another touchdown. Kilgore demonstrates solid footwork in the pocket along with solid ball placement at all levels of the field. He exhibits good pocket mobility and awareness, allowing him to avoid pressure and move out of the pocket while still looking downfield. Ultimately, his athleticism makes him a threat on the ground. Out wide, he puts his athleticism on display with good foot speed, lateral agility, change of direction, and body control.   Note - Multi Position Athlete   X: <a href="https://x.com/marcuskilgore15/status/1846541427490148730">https://x.com/marcuskilgore15/status/1846541427490148730</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='926040' first='Carter' last='Little'] is an underrated quarterback in the state of Arkansas, showcasing his ability to excel in all aspects of the game. Little displays solid footwork inside the pocket, stepping into his throws with solid torque through the hips. He has solid pocket mobility, allowing him to extend plays and continue to throw on the run with solid ball placement. He has good processing of blitzes with good pocket awareness, as he can diagnose and anticipate areas where the pocket breaks down. Demonstrates solid decision-making ability, showing command in the offense, and has the ability to direct receivers out of traffic. Last week, he went 19/34 (56%), 274 yards, 2 TDs, and 1 INT.   Note - 3.8 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/carterlitt4/status/1845127034114048273">https://x.com/carterlitt4/status/1845127034114048273</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='1531235' first='Jonathan' last='Hixson'] excels as both a tight end and linebacker, demonstrating his impressive size and solid athleticism. At tight end, he demonstrates a solid release off the line of scrimmage due to solid acceleration and footwork. He has good hand-eye coordination and strong hands to catch the ball, even when contested. In addition, he has the ability to be a threat after the catch due to his good contact balance and burst. At linebacker, Hixson demonstrates his sideline-to-sideline ability with good physicality at the point of attack. He shows a solid understanding of zone coverage and possesses solid lateral agility.   Note - 4.65 40   X: <a href="https://x.com/JonathanHixson7/status/1841875038498349212">https://x.com/JonathanHixson7/status/1841875038498349212</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='451342' first='Davian' last='Hall'] continues to be a hybrid and underrated defensive back who can play at multiple positions within the secondary with good awareness, speed, and athleticism. Hall can also play inside the box or off the EDGE due to his physicality and quickness. In Press, he displays the ability to be physical at the LOS with good hand fighting and strength to shut down any receiver post-snap. He can backpedal and switch his hips due to good fluidity and footwork to stay with his man vertically or on breaks while staying inside the hip pocket. Good read and react ability, showcasing his skill set to break on the ball quickly and arrive at the catch point to force a PBU or make a play in space. Very good open-field tackler and has block-shedding ability on the outside. A true run-support defensive back. Overall, Hall can play Safety, Off/Press Man boundary corner, Nickel/Slot, or linebacker with his skill set. 24 tackles, 9 hurries, 7 TFL, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, and 1 PBU so far in 2024.   Offer List: Arkansas Tech, Lyon, Madonna & Wabash College   Note – 3.8 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/Davian_Hall4/status/1840467819583926520">https://x.com/Davian_Hall4/status/1840467819583926520</a>     [player_tooltip player_id='612846' first='Cash' last='Farris'] continues to dominate on the field in 2024, showcasing his good football IQ. He displays good diagnostic skills in the deep thirds at the safety position, demonstrating his ability to read plays and react quickly. Whether he's breaking on the ball to disrupt a pass or attacking downhill, Farris makes plays in space with good angles. His hip fluidity stands out, allowing him to transition smoothly when reacting to wide receiver breaks and effectively clamp down on routes over the top. Farris also impresses with his hard-hitting skill set, combining impressive ball-tracking skills with solid open-field tackling to make a significant impact in the defensive backfield.   Offer List: Lyon & North Alabama   Note – 3.9 GPA   X: <a href="https://x.com/CashFarris3/status/1843140192808677783">https://x.com/CashFarris3/status/1843140192808677783</a>

We are in the latter half of the 2024 regular season and reviewing some prospect films that are moving up our board. These five athletes are the ones to watch as we head for the playoffs.