BTC All Star Game: Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I was at the Baltimore Touchdown Club All Star games this past weekend and got to see one of the most entertaining BTC games in recent memory. The game went into OT tied 21-21 and ended in controversy making it one to remember for sure. Below I highlight a few of the top performers in the game that had a strong showing and are deserving off college attention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1242540"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1581936,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6760c1f3adc12"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Anthony was a playmaker all game long, looking like a human joystick with the ball. He had multiple receptions from the slot, making chain moving catches and being a safety valve for the QBs in the game. Anthony is electric with the ball in his hands and a big play threat anytime he touches it. He has nice wiggle and burst, able to make guys miss in tight spaces and get big chunks in open space. His biggest contributor came in the return game. Anthony is an absolute weapon as a returner and especially as a punt returner. That skill set shined in the game on Sunday as he took a punt return back all the way to the house to give Metro their first score of the game and tying it up. He had multiple strong returns the rest of the game as well. I can see him getting recruiting to the next level just as a punt returner he is that electric at the spot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1080179"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1581938,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6760c1f3adceb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Willie was a monster all game long from the defensive side of the ball for Team Baltimore, earning team MVP for the game. Lining up at LB, on the edge and even putting his hand in the dirt at DE -Willie was beating the opposing OL all game long. To earn MVP honors Willie had 2 sacks, multiple tackles and TFLs, as well as being a constant threat rushing the QB. DeSantis is a great size &amp; frame player and with his defensive versatility being able to play an edge or off ball LB playing in space or in the middle he has a ton of value to college programs. Willie flies around the field, possessing a great motor and physical tenacity leads to him racking up tackles for his team. His performance on Sunday along with his senior season highlights should really be garnering more interest from college programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Had a great time playing in the BTC All-Star Classic! Honored to be the Team Baltimore MVP. <a href="https://twitter.com/Big33MD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Big33MD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Herefordwins07?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Herefordwins07</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/uncommitted?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#uncommitted</a> <a href="https://t.co/WDDuk8xAVJ">pic.twitter.com/WDDuk8xAVJ</a></p>&mdash; Willie DeSantis (@WillieDeSantis1) <a href="https://twitter.com/WillieDeSantis1/status/1868400837875392743?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 15, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1579942"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1581945,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6760c1f3add72"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There may not have been anyone more dominant on the day than Cole. He was a terror off the edge for Team Metro and he could not be stopped. For the game he had 1 sack and 5 tfls while also constantly being in the backfield and getting QB pressures of the edge. Late in the 4th quarter Cole had back-to-back TFLs to end a Team Baltimore drive that could have led the them taking a late lead. Then on the next drive with 40seconds left in the game and Baltimore in FG range, Cole came up with a fumble recovery on a botched handoff that kept the game tied and allowed for OT and thus a Team Metro victory. His burst off the edge could not be contained and their were multiple multiple times Cole was in the backfield ready to disrupt the play as soon at the QB caught the ball from the shotgun snap. Cole currently holds a few D2 offers and with his size &amp; frame I can see some FCS schools coming in late with an offer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">MVP of the BTC all star game!! 28-21 W for team Metro!! Highlights dropping soon… <a href="https://t.co/BoA81052ER">pic.twitter.com/BoA81052ER</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1579942' first='Cole' last='Ferrara'] (@cole_ferrara) <a href="https://twitter.com/cole_ferrara/status/1868436801343598754?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 15, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1242709"],"_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-6760c1f3adddd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Malachi was a game changer for Team Metro and was big factor in their victory. His size on the outside caused problems for DBs and was able to make multiple receptions on the day. With 4 total receptions for 88 yards, Malachi showed off some nice wiggle in the hips and burst after the catch. With one play he was able to put his stamp on the game streaking down the field on a vertical route, going up and mossing the defender. Then after combing down with the ball he broke away from the tackle before galloping down the field for a 60+ yard TD score. Another thing about Malachi's game that stood out to me is his blocking on the outside. He consistently out got his hands on the DB and drove him down the field on run plays creating lanes for the ball carrier. With his length, ball skills and overall athleticism/leaping ability Malachi makes for a strong X WR that colleges would like to have lined up out wide for them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Great BTC All Star Win, I had 4 receptions, 88 receiving yards, and 1 td!! <a href="https://t.co/8b4e5XryBL">pic.twitter.com/8b4e5XryBL</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1242709' first='Malachi' last='Bryant'] (@MalachiBryant17) <a href="https://twitter.com/MalachiBryant17/status/1868824287966363718?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1580288"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1581940,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6760c1f3ade5c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taylen was another DL for the metro team that was giving team Baltimore's OL fits all game long. He effective at getting off blocks quickly leading to multiple tackles and TFLs on the game while also adding a sack to his stat line. Even when not making the play Taylen was impactful, blowing up blocks, generating a mess at the LOS allowing his teammates to finish off the play. While he was unable to showcase it in the BTC game, Taylen is also a stud at the FB position. He moves well and shows great feet as a DE and that shows at FB too. Effective out of the backfield as a receiver, running with a nice combo of speed/power, and adding in agility/vision with the ball. A lot of position versatility and able to be impactful on both sides of the ball should make him a very intriguing prospect to D2/D3 schools and Taylen should be getting strong interest from those schools this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">[player_tooltip player_id='1580288' first='Taylen' last='Caliskan'], Oakdale highschool<br>2025 (senior) 6,2 225 lbs. Team Metro BTC All star. Check out my highlight - <a href="https://t.co/3dS0nTHYvJ">https://t.co/3dS0nTHYvJ</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1580288' first='Taylen' last='Caliskan'] (@CaliskanTaylen) <a href="https://twitter.com/CaliskanTaylen/status/1868780794526740504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 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":1581998,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Manny Rodrigues","_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":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"203","_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":"South Carroll","_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-6760c1f3adf81"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">While he may not have been the biggest player out on the field Sunday, Manny was one you couldn't miss watching the game. Playing MLB for the Metro team, Manny racked up a ton of tackles on the day. I'm not sure of the overall count but he had to be in the running for most tackles on the day. A physical, downhill backer who is a sure tackler he was letting nothing by him. Playing bigger than his size Manny thump and stop RBs in their tracks as he comes in fills the hole. He plays fast with good burst of the snap, quick to find the ball and able to find his way through the mess to make the play. Carrying a high GPA as well, some D3 academic schools should take a look at Manny if they want to have a true football player on their roster.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Senior Season Highlights <br><br>5'9 205lbs <br>4.1 GPA<br>Stats: 84 tot, 20 tfl, 5 sacks, 1 int, 1 pbu, 1 ff, 1 fr, 300 yds, 6 tds <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachCrumley?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachCrumley</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SCCavsFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SCCavsFootball</a> <a href="https://t.co/0AiA9kQaLR">https://t.co/0AiA9kQaLR</a></p>&mdash; Manny Rodrigues (@MannyR0d) <a href="https://twitter.com/MannyR0d/status/1856532735369597288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["506841"],"_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-6760c1f3adff3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brayden may not have put up huge stats for the game but he was able to make his presence felt any time he was in. He showed well playing the deep coverage at Safety. During the game he came down with one INT out playing the WR to the ball and coming down with it. He also had a few nice coverages and a strong PBU on a deep ball, while also coming down and running the alley for a few tackles. DeWaal is a DB with nice length and a frame that should fill out well once he gets in a college weight room. He's a good overall athlete and showed that during the game able to run with and cover some quality skills players. A strong tackler as well able to play down in the box. He should be a strong look for many D2 schools this winter still needing a S and anyone who saw his play on Sunday will know he is a money kid.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Had a great time at <a href="https://twitter.com/BTC_1988?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BTC_1988</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/OHSBearsFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OHSBearsFB</a> <a href="https://t.co/GfnWxfQTAq">pic.twitter.com/GfnWxfQTAq</a></p>&mdash; Brayden DeWaal (@braydendewaal33) <a href="https://twitter.com/braydendewaal33/status/1868722289875075204?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["505439"],"_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-6760c1f3ae092"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ian made his presence felt in the 2nd half of the game, being the driving force behind Team Baltimore's late surge. With one of the biggest plays of the day, Ian took a carry 54 yards for the TD. He made a quick cut at the LOS to fine a gap, broke through some arm tackles and burst his way through the open field into the endzone to put his squad up 14-10. Later in the 4th he had multiple carriers to move the chains and fought to gain tough yards. He is a RB who runs hard with nice strength, he does not go down easy and can power through to open space. Ian also displays quick feet and shifty hips able to find the open hole and get downhill with explosiveness. With 27 total TDs on the year combined with the work he put on display Sunday, Ian had shown he is a playmaker a the RB position. Currently holding one FCS offer, Ian should be garnering plenty of attention from FCS/D2 schools as he would be a great addition to a RB room. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Perform on every stage. <a href="https://twitter.com/broadneckfb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@broadneckfb</a> <a href="https://t.co/CJ16osgoJc">pic.twitter.com/CJ16osgoJc</a></p>&mdash; Ian mauldin (@ianmauldin02) <a href="https://twitter.com/ianmauldin02/status/1868418198686888083?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 15, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->