Mid-Season Film Review Pt.1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mid-season highlights are flying across the internet right now! Time to check them out and give our feedback on a variety of players from a variety of teams, divisions and skill levels! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1346096"],"_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-66fd97300ad27"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Here's your first hidden gem of the series! Cody is a solid LT who does a great job of moving his feet, not lunging and packing a powerful first punch. Sometimes his first step is kind of a wasted movement, but when he fires directly off the line, he can physically dominate the defensive lineman lined up across from him. His passing sets are solid, he doesn't lunge and can recover if he gets beat side to side. I really like what Cody shows on film, and with his ideal size, he could be molded into something special! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1278333"],"_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-66fd97300adc0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I really hadn't heard of Jackson until now, but once again I really enjoyed what his film shows so far this season. He just received his first offer, and after seeing his Hudl, I see why. He is a well built linebacker at 6'3 215, and he comes downhill with bad intentions. While his competition isn't elite, the ease of shedding blocks and dominating defensively is extremely impressive. He can fire off and react quickly and bring some big hits with him. I will be keeping an eye on Jackson now that he is definitely on my radar. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["566987"],"_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-66fd97300ae28"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It makes me sick that Ryland will miss the rest of the season. He had Rochester Adams playing incredibly well and was doing all the right things to win big games. His mid-season highlights show him running the veer to perfection. Not only is he a great runner who sees gaps well and can explode through the hole, but he has shown a ton of great improvement through the air. He shows a great ability to hit timing routes and crossing routes with perfect accuracy on multiple occasions. I think Ryland will come back strong once again in 2025, and he will definitely have my attention! Good luck in the recovery process, Rino! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1406228"],"_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-66fd97300ae93"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jacob is a known commodity on our site, as he has shown a ton of potential. His mid-season highlights are very fun to watch. Jacob has a knack for getting open, running precise routes and making quick cuts. After the catch, he can really hurt you with some speed and agility in the open space. I will definitely be watching for him to grab some offers soon, as I think he will definitely be a Saturday guy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1302879"],"_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-66fd97300aef4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I really liked the versatility I saw with Rainey through the first few weeks of the season. At first, I saw some highlights of him being down in the box and having to bail and recover to cover a receiver, and his closing speed was particularly impressive. I also liked his ability to blow up swing passes and screens with sound open field tackling. When the ball comes his way on deeper routes, he has no issue playing the ball for a pick or PBU. Rainey holds his own against some steep competition which is always encouraging to see! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->