Mid Season Prospect Film Review

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Continuing with my mid season film review series with some more prospects you should know. I will be doing multiple more mid season reports, send me your film on X to be featured.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We will be hosting our first <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> on January 12, 2025 in Harrisonburg, VA! At our events, we have the drills ran by college coaches, so you will be able meet and perform in front of those who will recruit you. The showcase is open to class of 2025-2028 players. 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 <a href="https://x.com/GoLions1934" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">myself</a> or <a href="https://x.com/carljfred" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Carl</a> a DM on X if you have any questions. You can register for the showcase <a href="https://events.prepredzone.com/e/1329/register/virginia-stock-up-showcase" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1230657"],"_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-6701a8885bfec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If you are looking for a stacked linebacker who has plus ability in both pass coverage and run defense, Tristan is your guy. I highlighted his run stuffing ability in <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/04/class-of-26-prospects-to-know-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">my previous article</a> that evaluated his film from last season. This season, we are seeing his ability to cover receivers in Zone coverage, turn his hips and trail them and play through the receiver's hands to force an incompletion. He hustles through the play, always moving towards the ball to be involved in the tackle. While linebacker is his likely future at the next level, he is continuing to make plays at Tight End this season as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17968568/Tristan-Greene" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> / <a href="https://x.com/TristanTGreene" 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/3/17968568/66d7573d87624091ad4dd29f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6701a8885c262"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1297625"],"_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-6701a8885c2d6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Our #7 ranked LB in the Class of '25 is playing with speed and explosiveness on every play. I was able to watch him live <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/09/standout-players-from-rustburg-vs-brookville/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">earlier this season</a>, and what you see on film is what I saw on every play I had eyes on him. He has very good play recognition and will quickly execute his assignment, showing strength and explosiveness at the point of attack. His full athleticism is on display at the running back position where his speed, change of direction, and short area quickness excel. He has a great test this Friday when Rustburg hosts <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/va/lynchburg/liberty-christian-bulldogs/football/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Liberty Christian</a> where he will be facing arguably the nation's top running back and one of the best offensive lines in the state of Virginia headlined by a Clemson commit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18045427/Ari-Reid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> / <a href="https://x.com/AriiReid" 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/3/18045427/66f701a1f64b9a5dcd7b90c3' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6701a8885c316"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1516910"],"_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-6701a8885c383"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">10.86 track speed that you can see on display on his punt coverage at the 39 second mark in his highlight tape below. Playing Corner for Blue Ridge, Michael's ability to change direction, accelerate, and quickly close distance lead to his success as a corner. He has fluid hips to turn and run with receivers and is a dependable tackler.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16369204/Michael-Roman" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> / <a href="https://x.com/michael_roman20" 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/3/16369204/66f36d3f234209a2b6501774' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6701a8885c3bc"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1170028"],"_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-6701a8885c421"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">JD is back for his second year on varsity for Radford and has started strong. He is excelling in the receiving game, providing a good target out of the backfield. He has good block processing on inside runs, able to find the open hole and quickly plant his foot and cut up field with good burst through the hole to the second level. He can quickly press the edge on outside runs and get up field. On the second level, he has very good short area quickness to make defenders miss. In addition to Running Back, he is playing Safety on defense and Punt Returner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19485276/JD-Grubb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> / <a href="https://x.com/jd_grub4" 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/3/19485276/66feb882d2278eb2ec9c15be' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6701a8885c459"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1170697"],"_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-6701a8885c4c0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This is the first film I have watched for Luke, and I like what I see. You quickly see he has the ability to throw the deep ball with accuracy. What impresses me more is his ability to throw to all levels of the field in any direction. He shows he can anticipate routes and throw to the spot where the receiver will be. Athletically, he bends well, can maneuver in the pocket, and has a quick release. There's a lot to like and he is only a sophomore. Expect him to be ranked in our post-season rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/20157327/luke-gaither" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> / <a href="https://x.com/Luke_QB2027" 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/3/20157327/66fb366b342e1bec1efc745c' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6701a8885c4f8"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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 -->