Mid-Season Film Reviews

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Prep Redzone's First Virginia Player Showcase coming January 12, 2025!</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We will be hosting our first&nbsp;<a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/10/prep-redzone-stock-up-showcases-are-back-this-winter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stock Up Showcase</a>&nbsp;on January 12, 2025 in Harrisonburg, VA! At our events, we have the drills ran by college coaches, so you will be able to meet and perform in front of those who will recruit you. The showcase is&nbsp;<strong>open to class of 2025-2028 players</strong>. Anyone may sign up, and early bird discounts end on October 16. Group discounts of 3 or more signing up together also apply! Feel free to send&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/GoLions1934" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">myself</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/carljfred" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Carl</a>&nbsp;a DM on X if you have any questions. You can register for the showcase&nbsp;<a href="https://events.prepredzone.com/e/1329/register/virginia-stock-up-showcase" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. Use discount code&nbsp;<em><strong>LaingPRZ2024</strong></em>&nbsp;for $10 off.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While the regular season in Virginia is soon coming to a close as playoffs near, there are still many players posting their mid-season highlights that deserve coverage. I will be continuing my mid-season reviews through the remainder of the regular season before diving into playoff coverage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1298265"],"_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-671bdec2145b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl / X</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1297772"],"_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-671bdec214613"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elijah recently transferred to EC Glass and has found a role at the middle backer position on defense. I was able to see him while he played for Brookville earlier this season, and he was one of my <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/09/standout-players-from-rustburg-vs-brookville/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">standout players</a> from that game. He is a good downhill player when it comes to filling his gap, with good reaction to the play. He displays good range to cover the field. His film below shows him making stops versus some of the best players in the state showing his dependability to win one-on-one battles during the play. I like what I am seeing out of Elijah this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17849558/Elijah-Hughes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> / <a href="https://x.com/Elijah43407514" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17849558/671ea1d3cd261424dabbd2e9' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671fc08f12c29"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1180950"],"_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-671bdec214656"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brady is another one of the up-and-coming sophomores starting on Liberty Christian's offensive line who shows that he belongs on the Varsity stage. Starting at Left Guard, he is coming off the ball with very good pad level and explosiveness, creating good leverage that allows him to drive his man out of the gap. He is a good pull blocker with the strength to kick defenders out and has the athleticism to lead through the hole and block on the second level. Displays good lateral movement in Zone blocking schemes with good footwork to set himself up to sustain the block. He also has the versatility to play Center.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15756835/Brady-Collins" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> / <a href="https://x.com/BradyCollins_90" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15756835/66f93db34b51928926c207ea' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671bdec2147c2"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["853895"],"_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-671bdec21480a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">My colleague recently covered Jayden's film at the <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/10/stock-risers-running-back-edition/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Running Back position</a>, and today I am looking at his film at Safety. I continue to be impressed by Jayden's ability to process the field and put himself in a position to affect the play. He has very good range out of his safety position making him a difficult player to throw against. He also loves to come downhill and play physical against short passes and the run. When it comes to the Safety position amongst Defensive Backs, he is one of the best in his class, and we will get to see him back for his senior season next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16284999/Jayden-Cowart?_gl=1*1fwbvc6*_ga*MTY5NDMwNTU3LjE3MDAwNzg3NTI.*_ga_29LPHS2HWC*MTcyOTg2NDE5MC43NjEuMS4xNzI5ODY0NTUyLjAuMC4w" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> / <a href="https://x.com/Cowart_jayden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16284999/670be2cfc0219ce3271a9ab5' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671bdec21482d"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1298445"],"_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-671bdec214869"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Craig is playing with very good quickness and leverage this season. He has a strong first step to gain depth and leverage on offensive linemen and very good use of hands to engage and rip past offensive linemen. He continues to show good lateral movement down the line of scrimmage giving him good range from his defense end position. He has a good pass rush with both power and speed rush ability that puts pressure on the QB. I like what I am seeing from Craig this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17987944/Craig-Nelson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> / <a href="https://x.com/Nelson_Craig55" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17987944/66fcb189f928d1338cb3f63c' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671bdec214889"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1369216"],"_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-671bdec2148c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jackson is showing good things in his film highlighting his first season as the QB for the Maroon. He has very good height for the QB position and shows good poise in the pocket to keep his eyes downfield on the receivers. He shows very good deep accuracy on his throws, with good arm strength to drive the ball downfield. On short and intermediate routes, he shows the ability to zip the ball into tight windows with good accuracy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19621351/Jackson-Gravlee" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> / <a href="https://x.com/jacksongravlee?s=21" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19621351/6713dc345f6336efbce001f7' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671bdec2148e3"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1216902"],"_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-671bdec21491e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I posted an article that included Chase <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/03/class-of-26-prospects-to-know/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">early in the summer</a> that covered his sophomore film. We now have his mid-season highlights for his junior season, and there is visible improvement in his game. He still has the size and strength that allows him to anchor himself against defenders. What you see this year is that he has improved his footwork and ability to keep a half-man relationship with his blocks to play with leverage and showing better balance in his play. He is playing Guard and Tackle on both sides of the line throughout his film.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16435157/Chase-Nelson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> / <a href="https://x.com/chhaasseee" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16435157/67057d1e6e26f34e9333dc3d' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671bdec21493d"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1232939"],"_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-671fc08f14564"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brett is having a good season at the helm of St. Paul's offense, leading them to a 6-2 record so far. He has been making plays with his arm and feet with good decision-making in his play to protect the ball. His good athleticism allows him to evade the rush to keep the play alive and can reset his feet to throw downfield or take off and run. He is accurate on his throws with good zip on the ball, and can throw to all levels of the field. Schools looking to add a QB to their recruiting class should consider Brett as an option.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16477530/Brett-Edmonds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> / <a href="https://x.com/brett_edmonds2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16477530/66f6c42c9f41ef6da95bc00f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671fc08f1459a"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Click&nbsp;<a href="https://prepredzone.com/prospect-index/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>&nbsp;to claim your Prep Redzone Prospect Index profile.<br>Follow me on Twitter&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/GoLions1934" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@GoLions1934</a>&nbsp;for further content |&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneVA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@PrepRedzoneVA</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/PrepRedzone" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@PrepRedzone</a>&nbsp;| Virginia Scout&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/carljfred" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@carljfred</a></em>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<em>View my previous Prep Redzone articles&nbsp;<a href="https://prepredzone.com/author/cole-laing-author/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->