PRZCJs Notebook: Recent Evals + Grades, Oct. 23rd

I am continuing to empty the notebook and highlight some prospects who have drawn enough attention to be considered for college buzz. I believe the guys I cover in this series have the opportunity to contribute at the college level, so I will continue calling my shots.    Charles Manga is an athletic LB prospect with elite measurables. He is versatile on defense, lining up at Nickel, S, LB, EDGE, and sometimes even outside at cornerback. However, I project him to play LB at the next level, as he has the room to easily get up to and above 215 pounds. From there, he can play a solid mix on and off the ball. Athletic indicators are off the charts. He is a three-sport athlete with track and basketball. In track, he is a verified 11.8 100M runner and sports an elite 14.63 100M hurdle time.   Range is a strength at this stage, especially at his size. He has no problem lining up in the secondary, where he uses his long strides to eat up grass and close space. When coming downhill, he does a good job of getting underneath and keeping his chest clean against blockers. He is a patient tackler and does a great job of settling down and shadowing the ball carrier, especially on his senior tape. At times, may struggle to initially bring down the ball carrier, but he is a competitive tackler, and ball carriers tend to struggle to escape his large tackling radius.   Added play strength should allow him to hold his own physically once he gets to the next level. It would also allow him to win more as a striker. Regardless, Manga is an elite athlete and a competitive, yet patient tackler. He has prerequisite NFL traits and has P4 starter written all over him.   Grade: P4     [player_tooltip player_id='1211631' first='Henry' last='Smith'] is a stout defensive end with clean tape. Acts more as an edge setter, but does offer plenty as a pass rusher. He is already well-equipped to play college ball at 6'4 235 while carrying his weight well.   First-step explosiveness is okay, but he compensates for it with elite handplay and good patience. Blockers have a tough time getting their hands to his chest, which allows him to gradually free himself and run after the QB. As a pass rusher, his ability to hand fight while turning the corner is his best trait. He contains the QB well when the scramble drill ensues, remaining in a position with leverage as he squeezes the QB to the sidelines.   He is best against the run. He is a people-pusher, frequently locking out against tackles to set the edge. When faced with pulling bodies, he does the same, stabbing with his hands and halting their momentum. He anchors down well and finds the ball amongst chaos, allowing him to consistently remain in a position to make a tackle around the LOS.   His upside might not be as high as other defensive linemen in Alabama, but his floor is. His ability to push blockers into running lanes and keep his chest clean sets up the rest of his game.   Grade: FBS     [player_tooltip player_id='401496' first='Dylan' last='Green'] is a fast-rising DB prospect starting to generate a little buzz out of Kennesaw Mountain. He is now listed at 6'3 170 and is clearly not done growing mass-wise. Green is an impressive size-speed prospect at S. He possesses the range and speed needed to chase down the football and run with receivers while also playing with the length needed to crowd and attack the catch point.   Green likes to strike, something he will get better at as he gets bigger. He is super fluid and doesn't hesitate when he clicks and closes. I can't find verified speed, but it flashes when he has a direct path to the ball carrier. He arrives on time and helps keep the edges of the defense sealed. On tape, he is shot off the edge as a blitzer on occasion, speed and explosiveness shine on those reps.   More than light on his feet to mirror a receiver. He has a clean backpedal, smooth hips, and doesn't lag when he turns to run. He frequently survives the top of the route against receivers, and when he remains in phase, he is nearly impossible to throw over. This year, he has produced against the ball.   Green is still a new name to me and somebody I am going to track closely. He will need to get height and verified speed numbers on the camp scene, but I still believe he grades out as an FBS-caliber defender.   Grade: FBS     [player_tooltip player_id='1544918' first='Gavin' last='Steele'] is still young and underrated, but athletic indicators are absolutely present. He runs 11.54 in the 100M, good speed for an RB of his size, especially someone who should get faster. He is also a basketball athlete.   Steele plays with his hand in the dirt as an FB in a triple-option offense. As a result, most of the reps are hard yards between the tackles. He runs behind his pads and has a low center of gravity, he drives upon contact as well, giving him several traits that make him difficult to bring down and allow him to fall forward. Will sometimes run into his blockers, but he has enough escapability to bounce to the outside. He appears aware of his blindside as well.   Breakaway speed is there, flashed most often on kickoffs. If given a lane to run, he will kick up dirt and leave would-be tacklers reeling in a hurry. He is a north/south runner on offense, but will break a big play if given room to run.   Steele is quick-footed in the hole and fast in space. He is still young, so pinpointing an exact grade might be difficult. However, if his track times continue to drop, he is someone who will pick up buzz, especially with his early HS production.   Grade: D1     [player_tooltip player_id='1671936' first='Jordan' last='Agbanoma'] is a steady OL prospect who should take the next step in his recruitment very soon. Agbanoma sits at 6'3 270 with time to add more weight. His height won't instantly sound P4 tackle alarms, but he looks longer in his arms and plays with excellent leverage and fundamentals.   Pinpointing a glaring weakness at this stage of his development is difficult. His hand placement and pad level are consistently good, getting his hands on the chest of defenders and driving his helmet through their necks. He is certainly a people-mover and flashes a mean streak as he drives defenders, finishing blocks through the dirt and making hard contact when he arrives at smaller second-level defenders. Not a whole lot of reps right now on tape in pass-pro, but he does look crisp and clean in that area of his game. If he were to stick at tackle, he would likely stick at RT. A move inside to guard where he can utilize his leverage and drive on a snap-in and snap-out basis could maximize his traits.   Might not stack up athletically to other OL prospects in the state, but he plays with brilliant fundamentals and is good enough athletically to stay on the field. I think Agbanoma flashes P4 tools as a guard and he will start receiving some of that buzz here soon.   Grade: P4     Craig Dandridge has absolutely exploded as a junior, positioning himself amongst the most productive receivers in the state. Dandridge is a basketball athlete who can dunk, showcasing the caliber of athlete he is.   Dandridge's explosiveness out of the gate sets up the rest of his game. He instantly gets up on DBs out of his stance and fires out of a cannon after the catch. He is a long-strider in the open field with some wiggle in running lanes and breakaway speed needed to stay away from most defenders. He proves capable of working multiple releases at the line to beat press coverage, while also showing enough dexterity and flexibility at the top of his routes to sink his hips and work back towards the QB. Dandridge tracks the ball well over his shoulder and there is evidence on tape that he can climb the ladder through contact to make contested catches down the field. He is a gritty blocker as well, showing that he is willing to engage defenders on the outside and drive through the whistle.   There's not an area of his game that I can point to as a red flag. His ability to quickly find his top speed to fly past defenders while having each area of the field unlocked thanks to his route-running ability is extremely impressive. It's a matter of time before schools start entering the sweepstakes, and P4 eyes are on him. I'll go ahead and call my shot.   Grade: P4+     Dominic Woods is an athletic EDGE defender with requisite bend, bounce, and effort to be a productive pass rusher. His multi-sport context consists of a basketball background, he is a big guy on the hardwood who can run the floor.   Long and lanky 6'3 205 with room to build. Is more of a glider and doesn't flash a whole lot of twitchy movements at this stage. Should be viewed strictly as a pass rusher. He has room to add weight, but his skillset translates best to the outside regardless of how much weight he packs on. Woods doesn't lack a physical edge, meeting pulling guards with some pop and fighting hard to work off blocks. He will need to learn to bring his feet upon contact to avoid getting washed out of plays once competition stiffens.   Athletically, Woods has access to both shoulders as a pass rusher. He has enough shimmy and bounce to jump across the face of blockers and attack their inside leverage, while also playing with the bend to catch the corner and finish around the QB. Looks like a clean tackler, arriving with solid pad level and using his length to engulf the ball carrier.   His effort is an obvious talking point at this stage. He frequently flies across the formation and sometimes across the entire field to catch the ball carrier and send the QB in a frenzy. His motor will bode well for him as he develops since he can compensate for initial misses.   He is a foggy evaluation at this point due to a small amount of film and a lack of unofficial measurements. Still, a good athlete with some upside. Will need to put up verified camp numbers this offseason to clear up any questions.   Grade: D1

I am continuing to empty the notebook and highlight some prospects who have drawn enough attention to be considered for college buzz. I believe the guys I cover in this series have the opportunity to contribute at the college level, so I will continue calling my shots.