UA Next 8th Grade All-American Game: Virginia Selections

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Virginia is not a state that first comes to mind when most think of football, but make no mistake the Old Dominion State has produced some great talent over the years. From twins Tiki and Ronde Barber, to legends of the game like Fran Tarkenton and Bruce Smith, and these five stars may be the next big thing to come out of Virginia.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1562270"],"_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-6789e3b0b1b9e"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>In 2025 OT [player_tooltip player_id='1562270' first='Jaylen' last='Speller'] was selected to the UA Next 2025 All-American Game, representing Team Unstoppable.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Speller has the ideal profile teams look for in an offensive tackle, he is big, mean, and very fleet of foot for his 6'5" frame. His biggest weapon is his size advantage, as he towers over most kids his age and uses that to completely bulldoze whoever has the displeasure of lining up opposite him. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Speller's talent is already being recognized, as he has received an offer from The University of Colorado </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["264860"],"_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-6789e3b0b1bf5"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>In 2025 LB [player_tooltip player_id='1598024' first='DJ' last='Butler'] was selected to the UA Next 2025 All-American Game, representing Team Unstoppable.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Watching Butler play it is very easy to see his future as a dominant mike linebacker, as his speed and willingness to make plays in the run game are second to none. But his best traits are his field vision, and coverage ability. Butler is able to effortlessly read the QB's eyes, and play just far enough away from his receiver to bait the throw, then drift over and snag it for himself. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["489593"],"_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-6789e3b0b1c38"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>In 2025 LB [player_tooltip player_id='489593' first='Desmond' last='Reeves'] was selected to the UA Next 2025 All-American Game, representing Team Unstoppable.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Reeves' ability shines best facing against the run game, as he has a natural instinct to sift through blockers, either by going around them, or through them to find his way into the backfield. And when he gets there watch out, as he delivers bone crushing hits that flatten any ball carrier in his sights. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Reeves recently received an offer from The University of Maryland.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1600324"],"_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-6789e3b0b1c77"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>In 2025 OT [player_tooltip player_id='1600324' first='Stephen' last='Noah'] was selected to the UA Next 2025 All-American Game, representing Team Unstoppable.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Noah is a tackle with a nasty streak like few others have, he is a brutal blocker in the best way possible, able to easily plow over opposing defensive ends and linebackers. Noah is also a great blocker in space, able to disengage and get to the second level and block down field. That ability will make him a great blocker on screen passes as well. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1600318"],"_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-6789e3b0b1cb5"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>In 2025 DB/WR [player_tooltip player_id='1600318' first='Jy'Aire' last='Collins'] was selected to the UA Next 2025 All-American Game, representing Team Unstoppable.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Simply put Collins is an extremely rare type of athlete, a true two-way player. Many players in middle and high school play multiple positions, but 99% of the time they have a position they are clearly the best at, but not Collins. As a WR he showcases great speed and jump ball skills, meanwhile as a corner his lateral speed and physical style of play make him a great shutdown CB. Collins has a bright future at either position he chooses. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->