NWGA Breakout Underclassmen

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each Fall some new names emerge in the recruiting circles with their play on the field. Some are finally getting their chance after playing behind studs in 2023, others have hit a growth spurt and a few have just had it click this season. Below are a few names that we will be tracking over the the offseason and into the Fall of 2025. </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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1921581' first='Bryson' last='Donald']","_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":"5'6u0022","_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":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Ridgeland","_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-67109b1da2df6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This developing running back has shown remarkable progress, nearly doubling his on-field production this season compared to all previous seasons combined. His impressive growth is a direct result of the relentless work he put in during the offseason, a level of commitment he continues to maintain through his in-season<br>training regimen. This dedication is evident in his expanding skill set and the multiple roles he now plays on the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Donald has developed into a true offensive threat with his ability to run between the tackles and stretch the corners. Absorbs contact without breaking stride, maintains balance and control.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He topped the 100 yard mark against a highly touted Calhoun defense in Week 6. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He currently benches 265 and squats 500 and put up an official 4.49 40 time at Shorter U camp last Summer. Good upside. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BrysonDon33/status/1844143909884326241","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BrysonDon33/status/1844143909884326241 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /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":"Chaz Pate","_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":"180","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2409","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Sonoraville","_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-67109b1da2ec2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taking over as QB1 for the Phoenix this season, Pate has emerged as one of the top Underclass QBs in the NWGA Area for 2024. The pro style QB is averaging right at 200 yards per game through 8 games and has thrown 13 TDs to 5 INTs. He had a game high 271 with 5 TDs in a win over Murray Co earlier in the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pate is comfortable in the pocket and has a high football IQ, Coaches son. He has good touch on the deep balls. Has good arm strength and delivery. Overall not a threat to run but does have enough mobility to get himself out of trouble and does a good job finding receivers when he is on the run. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pate will be one of the Top returning QBs in our Area in 2025. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://x.com/ChazPate5">Follow on X</a></em></strong></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":"Darian Keefe","_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":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"175","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Lakeview Ft Oglethorpe ","_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-67109b1da2f55"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Keefe is someone that has been on our radar since last season but he has exceeded expectations in '24. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The multisport star has the build of a basketball player, long and lean at 6'4 175, with a cannon for an arm that can deliver the ball deep downfield. Good mobility and quickness with the ability to deliver strikes on the run. Good pocket poise that seldom gets rattled. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Warriors have had a turnaround season, especially on the offensive side of the ball, scoring 27+ points per game over the last month. Keefe had a breakout game v Region Rival Ringgold completing 28 of 44 passes for 383 yards and 3 TDs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Great athlete that has the natural size to develop into a very good QB prospect next Fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://x.com/DarianKeefe3">Follow On X</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["409989"],"_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-67109b1da2fa7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6'0 160 dual threat QB is getting to show what he can do as QB1 at the high school level for the ranked Yellow Jackets. Highly accomplished at the middle school level, 2021 Born to Compete QB of the Year, has stepped into the starting role at QB for Calhoun and has performed exceptionally well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Slippery and quick, Hawkins has good poise under pressure and uses his feet well to escape pressure. Keeps his eyes up field when on the move and delivers accurate strikes under pressure. Puts pressure on the defense with his ability to tuck and run. He had a breakout game in what some consider to be the Region Title game this past Week, passing for 230 yards and scoring 2 rushing TDs on 34 yards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Great upside and gets to learn for 4 years in on of the best programs in the State for developing next level talent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TraceHawkins_16/status/1837668038901903419","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/TraceHawkins_16/status/1837668038901903419 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /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":"Justin Beasley","_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":"160","_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":"Calhoun","_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-67109b1da303c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another Calhoun prospect, "Jutt" has quietly gone about being on of the top WR's in the NWGA Area in 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Has the solid frame of a RB that has good hands and exceptional route running ability. Is hard to tackle with the ball in his hands, elusive, quick and has the strength to break tackles. Good body control combined with a fearlessness to catch the ball in traffic makes Beasley a great weapon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Leads the Yellow Jackets with 35 receptions for 504 yards and 7 TDs. Next level talent that will get plenty of attention this off season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/jutt_beasley/status/1846516263784178046","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jutt_beasley/status/1846516263784178046 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->