Likely College Prospects ready to earn First Offers.

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Camp season is right around the corner. During camp season, hundreds of incoming seniors from across the Midwest will earn offers from D2, D3, and NAIA programs. In this article, I'll share my evaluations of five players who I expect to earn offers, and who could be excellent college football players one day. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1225724"],"_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-67d757b96c6da"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Antwon has a strong junior season highlight tape. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What stands out to me is his ability to fire off the ball, anchor himself, and stop the run. On top of that, his eyes are constantly in the backfield and he has a surprisingly large tackle radius. Lastly, Antwon was a well-conditioned player this past season. Most DTs slow down significantly throughout the game, but Antwon didn't show as much slowing down. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Antwon is probably a D3 or NAIA prospect. I am confident that he could be a great college football player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1613870"],"_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-67d757b96c775"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He may be an undersized EDGE/DE, but Demario'n is extremely explosive and an awesome high school football player. His <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17905517/67510ff3bd1ec69a7a8d8d73">highlight tape</a> shows near-elite explosiveness and some plays with truly elite effort. There are VERY FEW players in Michigan that I can say give amazing effort, and Demario'n is one of them. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fast off the ball, physical, able to take on players much bigger than him, and has a wide tackle radius. Probably lacks the size to be an EDGE prospect, but has a very high ceiling at NAIA or D3 level- OR probably higher upside at linebacker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1613636"],"_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-67d757b96c7f4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carson had a great Junior season at Grand Haven, and he could be a college prospect this offseason. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>His most valuable traits were his ability to pull and his effort. In terms of pulling, I like how quick his first step is, and I like the effort he puts into finding someone to hit. He's not always the best at staying balanced and locking onto a defender, but the effort is 100% there. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carson's pass blocking is also pretty raw but he still gives great effort. One major thing he needs to work on is his hands- he puts his hands to his side before delivering a punch. Instead, he should put his hands up near his chest. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1226335"],"_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-67d757b96c870"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Linden has the size and physicality to be a great college football player. His best highlights show big hits and a wide tackle radius. However, he needs to improve as pass rusher and run-stopper in order to be attractive to D2 / D1 colleges. Overall, I'm looking for better explosiveness, better speed, and a few elite pass rush moves. Better IQ in the run game wouldn't hurt either. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall, Linden is a big and powerful high school football player. I love the upside, and he should be able to improve significantly in college.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1225697"],"_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-67d757b96c8ea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Great high school linebacker here, and projects to be a great D3 or D2 football player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miles' greatest strength is his physicality. If I'm an opposing running back, I'd want to run away from Miles. When Miles is in an alley with a RB coming his way, he does a great job of wrapping up, driving his feet, and not allowing the opposing RB to earn any extra yards. As an inside run stopper, Miles is one of the best in Michigan. Plus, he plays a critical role on offense- playing a big role in the receiving game and laying down great blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The biggest reasons why Miles may be a D3 prospect rather than D2 is because of his athleticism. He's a bit stiff, and I don't love his change of direction or speed. I'd love to see better sideline-to-sideline ability in the future! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->