NY Freshman Friday Pt. I

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The start of Freshman Friday kicks off in Western New York, where in Buffalo, several freshmen were impact players for their varsity squads - outside of [player_tooltip player_id='1087115' first='Jason' last='Hargrove Jr']. All of these prospects are new to Varsity. The season just ended, so there is no film on everyone, but a few guys I saw live and a few others have a film - an additional group was statistically impressive, so they get some mentions, but we will need a film to get an actual evaluation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I will add - these are all freshmen, so assume that to develop as college prospects, they all need to get bigger, faster, and stronger, which many of them will as they develop in the offseason and in the weight room. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">FILM/LIVE EVAL FRESHMAN</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1467402"],"_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-67350c80bdfaf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Anderson, arguably one of the most productive freshmen in Buffalo despite missing a few games this season, totaled these numbers through just five games played. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>67 Carries - 349 yards - 3TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11 Catches - 115 Yards - 1TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>28 Tackles - 2 INT - 2PD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1 KR TD - 28.0 yard KR avg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The stats won't blow you away, but between that and what you see on film where his athleticism stands out. There are still areas to develop as a Freshman, but he has great burst and twitch. His long speed looks solid. The competition isn't the fastest, but he can pull away against those guys. He shows some natural ball skills as a returner, receiver, and safety. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1087115"],"_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-67350c80bdea9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hargrove Jr. is the only guy from Buffalo and, to my knowledge, all of CNY &amp; WNY who was a key piece on his team as an 8th grader last season. Hargrove Jr.'s role got bigger this year with some key graduations from Bennett. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hargrove Jr put up some strong numbers this year for Bennett</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>46 Tackles - 5 Sacks - 7 TFLs - 2 PDs </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Key TE/FB Blocking Reps in a Bennett run-first offense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As an EDGE prospect and a freshman, he needs to continue growing height-wise to add some length and strength in the weight room. However, for a freshman, he certainly is built well with some strength in his upper body. He is a strong enough prospect to shed blocks and create some explosive punches at the point of attack. I was able to get eyes on him late in the season, and there is a lot to like. Once his full-season film is out, I should be able to complete a more thorough evaluation. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1367095"],"_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-6740c46424330"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Their season is not over, but Canisius has a pair of Freshman contributing primarily on defense - first is [player_tooltip player_id='1367095' first='Xavier' last='Gates-Franklin'], who plays corner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>25 Tackles, 1 INT, 8 PD, 2 FF</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gates has a regular-season film out, so I got a pretty good look at what he has done; he should also see Canisius if they make the CHSFL Final. On film, it's been a while since I have seen a Freshman this trusted in 1v1 coverage; Canisus doesn't rotate him a bunch of help, and his cover skills are his best trait. He attacked the catch point, a lot of really nice pass breakups on tape, and he reads and reacts well in zone coverage. He looks pretty comfortable and impressive for a Freshman in that position. Going forward, getting bigger, faster, and stronger are the key aspects of development. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He also gets some WR reps. There are some solid reps on tape there, but for now, I think his best position as a prospect is CB. However, he does flash that athleticism offensively as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">NO FILM NAMES TO KNOW</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1545197"],"_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-6740c46424389"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There is no HUDL film out for Floyd - but he has been productive for Canisius with 25 Tackles and 2 PDs - there are some clips on social media that show a physical tackler. He plays excellent competition and is at least a significant rotational guy, at minimum, for Canisius. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1087213"],"_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-6740c464243df"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">His brother is the QB for Chautauqua Lake, a position he will likely take in the future, but he played Safety for Chautauqua Lake this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>70 Tackles - 2 TFL - 1 FR - 1 PD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gibbs doesn't have a film out on Twitter, but he will likely become a quarterback prospect. For now, his safety production as a freshman is impressive. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1563750"],"_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-6740c46424425"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams doesn't have film or social media I can find - but he was very productive in his Freshman season for West Seneca East</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>28 Carries - 211 Yards - 2 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4 Receptions - 57 Yards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>39 Tackles - 1 INT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5'10 150 as a Freshman is a great place to start - I'm excited to see the film on Williams. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>* ALL STATS TAKEN FROM THE SECTION VI WEBSITE MAY NOT BE 100% ACCURATE; TACKLES ARE A COMBINATION OF SOLO AND AST TACKLES; ALL TEAMS REGISTERED THEM DIFFERENTLY. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">ADDITIONAL WATCHLIST FRESHMAN FROM BUFFALO</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Some of these guys I actually think will be great prospects; just do not currently have enough information for evaluations. Additionally, some of these guys could also just be playing really well on the JV level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1248840' first='Jayden' last='Cookfair'] - Maryvale</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1257801' first='Antonio' last='Olivero'] - Canisius</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1513388' first='Arieun' last='Stevens'] - Health Sciences</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1417832' first='Bryson' last='Reid'] - Lake Shore</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1514776' first='Camrhyn' last='Chinn'] - Lockport</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1513389' first='Christian' last='Wimes'] - Tapestry Charter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1367167' first='Howard' last='Wilbon'] - Bennett</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1454294' first='Jackson' last='Grey'] - Jamestown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1367168' first='Jamar' last='Nevins Jr'] - St. Francis</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1563753' first='Kenny' last='Litzinger III'] - St. Francis</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1367174' first='Sawyer' last='Whitney'] - Clymer/Sherman/Panama</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1513387' first='Zane' last='Rodgers'] - Gowanda/Pine Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These are just the additional names I have - any freshman in Buffalo you don't see? Message me on X @PRZCaleb</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->