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Near-End-Season Primer: EPC South, Nazareth Blue Eagles 10/25

Near-End-Season Primer: EPC South, Nazareth Blue Eagles 10/25
Vic Castillo
Vic Castillo October 23, 2024 @ 05:19 PM
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<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"53px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:53px"><strong>Nazareth</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>Quarterback Situation</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["939675"],"_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-670439b552a04"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6'5, 200 pounds. An early identifier by Prep Redzone before he blew up onto the Power Four scene. Ranked as a top-three quarterback prospect among 2026 prospects, would likely elevate further on our ranks once moved to ATH. Falzone is a gifted athlete, one who ran an 11-second 100M at his size. It's safe to say Virginia Tech will explore and experiment with positions outside of QB as well. 4.0 GPA. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Falzone posted a mid-season tape six days prior to writing. Falzone has the arm capacity to stretch the field 50+ yards, his arm looking as lively as it ever has. Having Nazareth on schedule, you need to be prepared for shots downfield via Falzone to [player_tooltip player_id='646749' first='Caleb' last='Newsome'], there's hardly a limit to the range the duo can stretch vertically. Can legitimately score from anywhere on the field via zone-read keepers, QB draws, or QB sweeps. An unreal strider, a surprisingly good accelerator for his stature. You can witness Falzone out-pace angles set by DBs in the secondary, not too many QBs doing this consistently. Great in impromptu situations because Falzone is likely more athletically gifted than the match up in front of him. There are nuances to the QB position that Falzone needs to clean up if he wants a shot at starting at VA Tech. He tends to escape clean pockets, his footwork leads to accuracy issues at times. There is no perfect QB prospect and even with some glaring issues, I think Falzone is a top 3-5 QB prospect. These are nitpicks that should be stated because Falzone is capable of playing football at the highest of levels. Nonetheless, Falzone manning the spread attack at Nazareth has to leave opposing DCs up at night. A true game-breaking play maker behind center.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mid Season Highlights<br>Half way through the year competing with my brothers… <a href="https://twitter.com/NAHSBlueEagles?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NAHSBlueEagles</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NazarethTD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NazarethTD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/iamCoachAbe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iamCoachAbe</a> <br>Check out my highlight - <a href="https://t.co/Pg0E81e1Jw">https://t.co/Pg0E81e1Jw</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='939675' first='Peyton' last='Falzone'] (@PeytonFalzone) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeytonFalzone/status/1846025662781346257?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 15, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>Rushing Attack</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["209185"],"_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-670439b552a9e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">5'10, 193 pounds. A cut-up build that many top-ranked backs cannot rival. 3.5 GPA. Accolades on the track (100m &amp; LJ), accolades on the turf (all-state DB). Would be ranked a top five back, would be ranked a top five-seven DB. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>WImberly is checking off the lone box left unchecked throughout the years. Consistent dominance in the form of production. As a man who has had the pleasure of watching Wimberly grow throughout the years, the transfers, the playing time issues, all of the noise has subsided. This Fall season, Wimberly has done nothing but prove himself each week with multiple scores practically every night. I saw Wimberly score four touchdowns in person, he's recorded four straight 100-yard rushing games, he's coming off a 5-score night. At this point, there is no box left unchecked. Wimberly fits the criteria in terms of measurables, he's an other-wordly tester, he's an ultra-competitive kid, he can and will likely earn all-state honors at two different positions. I knew this side of Wimberly was in him, it was a matter of him putting it on tape and doubling down from the promise he displayed as an underclassman. Surprised to see Big10 schools shy away from his talents, there must be something I'm missing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wimberly has finally broken away from the second-tier of elite players among PA 2026s, I think he isn't far away from the likes of the Colemans and Mickens representing the state. He should be held in the same light. I remember a back currently at West Virginia who saw similar pushback as a prospect at William Penn York. He turned out to be the steal of a 2023 recruiting class. Wimberly might be as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Week 9 Highlights:<br>4th 100 yd rushing week in a row<br>13-111-3TDs on the ground<br>2-127-2TDs through the air<br>238 yards and 5TDs total<a href="https://t.co/lAiVbbky5t">https://t.co/lAiVbbky5t</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='209185' first='Marquez' last='Wimberly'] (@MarquezWimberly) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarquezWimberly/status/1847783018775110097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>Wideouts/ATH to Know</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["255084"],"_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-670439b552b1a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6'0, 165 pounds. 10.9 100M time. A Lafayette commit, held offers out of Navy, Air Force, Temple, among many more. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Currently ranked a top-ten two-way athlete, Newsome sadly doesn't have any tape up on Hudl from any game this Fall. Newsome's recruiting has wrapped up, so it's not a pressing issue that no tape is out, as he's aligned with the Lafayette brass on how to operate moving forward. Still, I would love to see what one of my favorite football players is up to. Newsome was running free downfield left and right in the game I attended against Liberty. Newsome could have easily scored on streaks downfield on more than three occasions. One of the best FCS-signees in Pennsylvania, Newsome's ranking is likely to stay within the Top 40-60 range. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">1000% Committed 🐆🐆 <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach__Trox?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach__Trox</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachRoeder?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachRoeder</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachTJD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachTJD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachSeumalo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachSeumalo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Noll?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Noll</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NazarethTD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NazarethTD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RayRamella?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RayRamella</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KyleCraigSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KyleCraigSports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NAHSBlueEagles?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NAHSBlueEagles</a> <a href="https://t.co/E1VSbQevUc">pic.twitter.com/E1VSbQevUc</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='646749' first='Caleb' last='Newsome'] ✞ (@calebnewsome04) <a href="https://twitter.com/calebnewsome04/status/1806735923759218885?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Luke Depietro ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2410","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Nazareth","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670439b552c20"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Luke Depietro is a name to know moving forward. The freshman had a few great grabs while I was on the sideline against Liberty. I was very impressed by both his presence on the field, as well as the time earned as a freshman among upperclassmen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sadly, Depietro has no tape on Hudl and no Twitter. I know he's created some buzz among close circles in the community, but I'm going to need more on tape to really critique. Hopefully, soon, Depietro will get some of his better reps up on Hudl.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Mason Marinelli ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"185","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2407","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Nazareth","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670439b552d02"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6'2, 185 pounds. Is a basketball player. Another freshman catching my eye, yet another Freshman without any tape to his name. Worth mentioning that Marinelli has two JV cut-ups on Hudl, but nothing substantial at the moment. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He, like Depietro, is a name I'll stash moving forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1398237' first='Matthew' last='Leluga']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2410","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Nazareth","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670439b552dcd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6'1, 165 pounds. Is a basketball participant. Has a mixture of JV and Varsity tape on Hudl. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Plugged in his game against BecaHi, Leluga proved his worth why aligning opposite [player_tooltip player_id='646749' first='Caleb' last='Newsome'] and catching a few heaters from Falzone via hitch routes. Same thing goes for the tape against Northampton, Leluga can operate outside and work hitches, even pop screens at the LOS. Good size, maybe Leluga blossoms into someone special next Fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>Linemen to Know</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>The Front Seven</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Mitchell Nowroski ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Nazareth","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670439b55305d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A productive senior inside the Nazareth front seven. Pursuit and motor are his calling card. A ton of effort plays leading to TFLs and stuff in support of the run. Don't know much about his measurables, Twitter is non-existent, his Hudl doesn't have information either.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>His tape showcases he can get after the run as a 5-tech, unsure if this is enough to garner attention from college coaches. Gets in the backfield often, loves to penetrate with the intent of swinging down the ball carrier. Can rely on him to win 1v1 tackles against backs in the backfield. Had a solid game against Liberty, saw his #55 flash a good amount of times in the backfield. A worthy look for D3 coaches recruiting the area. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1539455' first='Jake' last='Bendekovits']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"220","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Nazareth","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6719764d6051a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6'0, 220 pounds. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reps at left tackle despite being undersized for the position. Finishes his first rep at tackle with a pancake. A good looking IDL, can align anywhere from a 2i-5 tech alignment. Wins thanks to an impressive get-off that he times well, Bendekovits is often in the backfield before ball carriers can adjust their path to the hole. Based on his reps at tackle, the kid could be a viable guard prospect if he can just hit the 6'1+ threshold. Bendekovits has serious elbow torque and steering ability that helps him man-handle smaller competition in the trenches. Not many kids can put together this much production half-way through the season. Excited to get him ranked, he's earned that much through this mid-season tape alone. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mid season highlights <br>Junior year<a href="https://t.co/ZeINeOrFcU">https://t.co/ZeINeOrFcU</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1539455' first='Jake' last='Bendekovits'] (@Jakebendekovits) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jakebendekovits/status/1837606521779142924?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>Secondary</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Austin Boyce","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"150","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Nazareth","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670439b553226"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6'1, 175 pounds. 4.0 GPA, Track and Field participant. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Just two single-game tapes on Hudl despite being a senior. Austin Boyce proved his worth and value. About five catches on offense, acquiring this through different route concepts, as well as an interception on defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Great production in that game, yet his Hudl leaves a lot to be desired. I know Boyce is a solid senior producer on this team, yet his Hudl is what speaks the loudest. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1156077' first='Tanner' last='Zelachowski'] ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"180","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Nazareth","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670439b5532ed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">5'11, 180 pounds. Has experience at tight end, line backer, but has a potential future at DB. Is a lacrosse and basketball participant. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First rep on his mid-season tape gives you the idea of the kind of toughness and speed Zelachowski plays with, absolutely destroys a kid as a gunner on special teams. Creative routes sent Zelachowski's way, despite his less-than-ideal size, the junior athlete can align split out in the slot, tight in a traditional TE alignment. Flirts with pre-snap movement sets. Can get after it as a blocker, has a few pancake blocks on tape. Can play in the box in support of the run, can play man in the slot, this kid can be deployed in several different sets. Good football player who can contribute seriously on both sides of the ball. Will get him ranked in time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Some highlights from Fridays game against a previously undefeated Liberty Team.<a href="https://t.co/LfqM6NlNK2">https://t.co/LfqM6NlNK2</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1156077' first='Tanner' last='Zelachowski'] (@TZelachowski) <a href="https://twitter.com/TZelachowski/status/1843277826562376161?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

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