Tuesday Takeover- 2027 Prospects Set To Dominate This Fall

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Welcome back to our Takeover series!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we are doing an installment on some of the 2027s around the state that have caught our attention over the last week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You won't want to miss these guys, check out their tape below!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1645033"],"_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-67e2ae73935d4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1645033' first='Joel' last='Olive'] is an up-and-coming DB out of Gardendale I'm really excited to watch this upcoming fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6'2 170, Olive has great size at DB and plays with a ton of speed, both of which help him outmatch WRs and fly around the field to make huge plays. I'm really impressed with Olive's ability to use his speed to create sideline-to-sideline plays, he's constantly near the ball helping his teammates come up with stops every snap.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Olive is also really impressive as a run defender- he does a great job flying downhill and pursuing after the ball carrier to make tackles for little to no gain, never allowing for the ball carrier to break free in the open field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A few weeks back, Olive announced he had received his first offer from West Alabama! It's always great seeing guys get their first offer, and with his talent, he'll certainly have more on the way soon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some of Olive's tape from last year below- I'm really excited to see what he'll do in his junior season this fall, keep your eyes on him!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19302251/66e981d8453d9b29de6346e8' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e2ae73937a9"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1645040"],"_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-67e2ae73937fe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1645040' first='Christian' last='Segar'] is a rising junior QB at Spanish Fort who really impressed me with his tape from last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Segar is a talented QB who takes care of the ball, goes through his progressions, and finds ways to move the chains every snap. Segar has some seriously impressive arm strength and can rip the ball through tight windows/lead his WRs deep downfield for huge gains.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I think what impressed me most with Segar was how well he could attack every level of the field, he throws a really nice deep ball but can also deliver some strikes in the shorter/intermediate levels of the field to move the chains- no matter where his WRs are, you can count on Segar to get the ball there.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Segar is a talented passer with a bright future ahead for Spanish Fort, be sure to keep track of him going forward!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1645043"],"_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-67e2ae7393843"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1645043' first='Jordan' last='Shambley'] is a really talented QB out of Hillcrest I expect to take off this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shambley is a quick processor who protects the ball and accurately delivers it to his WRs every time he drops back- Shambley is excellent at seeing the field and takes only what defenses give him, never putting the ball in harm's way and always finding the open man. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On top of that, Shambley has some serious arm talent he uses to place the ball anywhere on the field- he has great arm strength and accuracy and frequently makes difficult throws downfield and over the tops of defenses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shambley is also really mobile and can create plays on the ground with his legs- he's quick, has good speed, and can hurt defenses on designed runs and by scrambling out of the pocket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Be sure to check out Shambley's tape below, he's got everything it takes to play the position and is a player everyone should look out for this fall!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17751046/679d1a8c975786ab62f3e93e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e2b5ef295d0"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1645049"],"_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-67e2ae7393885"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1645049' first='Logan' last='Strunk'] is another 2027 QB who has caught my eye in the past few weeks, he's transferring to Chelsea after spending the last two seasons at Pelham and has a big season ahead of him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strunk has an impressive arm- I was really taken aback by how easy it was for him to push the ball downfield last season, he has some serious arm strength and can deliver massive passes from the pocket when he's under pressure and off-platform. It's seriously impressive watching Strunk's mechanics- he throws a really pretty ball and does a great job placing it only where his WRs can make plays on it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I was even more impressed with Strunk's internal clock- he has a great feel for pressure and does well avoiding it, rarely taking sacks and always getting the ball out to his WRs quickly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strunk has put together some impressive tape from last season you can check out below- be sure to keep track of him this fall, he's bringing a ton of arm talent to Chelsea's offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18661724/6728dbf2f44e3ae67e54ccdb' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e2b5ef29644"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1645052"],"_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-67e2ae73938c6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1645052' first='Cortez' last='Cooks'] is a really talented DB out of Auburn who put together some impressive tape last season and has seen his recruitment start to open up over the last few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cooks is a really impressive safety who plays with a ton of speed and instincts out in the secondary. Cooks is already a playmaker out in coverage- he does a fantastic job breaking on passes and using his hands to come up with PBUs and INTs and never lets anyone get behind him downfield for big plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cooks is just as dominant defending the run- he's a physical DB who doesn't shy away from contact and frequently meets RBs down by the line of scrimmage to come up with stops. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cooks has had his recruitment heat up this offseason- in the last month he's picked up offers from Jacksonville State and Sacramento State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Take a look at Cook's tape below and you'll see what I mean, he's a really talented defender who is set up for a huge year in Auburn's secondary this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17660408/6763995fd36134104cd255e1' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e2b5ef296ac"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->