2026 Film Room: Five Must Know Fall Breakout Candidates

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Want 30% off of your subscription? Use promo code <strong>PaulG30 </strong>at checkout!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1089052"],"_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-6822522c2b706"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carson is one of the top returning players across Idaho heading into 2025 and is a big and physical back that can get downhill quickly and is tough to take down once he gets going. He runs behind his pads with natural lean, leg drive through contact and can bounce off tacklers with ease, always falling forward. He shows a strong initial burst through the first level and is a long strider that covers a ton of ground when bouncing it outside and shows cutback abilities and vision in tight windows as well. Overall, he is a very smooth and fluid athlete with a strong build that should be able to find a home at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/The_Real_Bob/status/1850964257753706980","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/The_Real_Bob/status/1850964257753706980 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1411902"],"_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-6822522c2b6a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Edwards is the next up and coming offensive line prospect at Rocky Mountain and is a very good athlete with natural bend, explosion off the ball and a nasty finish. He snaps out quickly, gets his hands on defenders with inside leverage and shows a strong wider base/leg drive through contact and excels at combo blocking and getting to the second level blocking out in space. He has the ideal build right now for the IOL position with no bad weight and could find his home as a center in college due to his high IQ, overall athleticism, bend and frame. Without a doubt a name to note heading into the season, he should be a guy gathering interest soon and is in line to breakout in 2025. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Lukeedwrds0/status/1837139903899140156","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Lukeedwrds0/status/1837139903899140156 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1421152"],"_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-68224918a2069"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rich is one of the more explosive play makers across Idaho and a no-brainer next level player that should be closing in on his first offer soon. He is a dynamic receiver that can create separation downfield and has natural hands in traffic while able to go up and get the ball when making contested catches. He is a patient route runner that knows how to beat man/zone coverage and quickly knifes up field after the catch while able to make defenders miss in space. He excels once in the open field and has big play abilities and is a twitchy play maker that is poised for a huge senior season and should draw plenty of D3+ interest. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/elirich07/status/1852791253899112960","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/elirich07/status/1852791253899112960 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401589"],"_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-6822522c2b5d2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hillman is a terrific overall athlete that can play multiple positions at the next level depending, on the level. As a signal caller he is a true dual threat quarterback that buys time with his legs inside the pocket while keeping his eyes downfield and delivering on schedule throws. He is a quick processor that scans the field before delivering and throws an accurate deep ball with good touch over the top. He shows he can throw across his body without losing zip on the ball and he's not afraid to take with the defense gives him. When running, he is explosive through the first level and tough to bring down once he gets going and is a very physical player overall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/peyton_hillman/status/1701381410693763291","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/peyton_hillman/status/1701381410693763291 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1329050"],"_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-6822989d316b4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Friend is one of the top offensive linemen returning across the region in 2025, and checks into our rankings as a top ten player at his position and should have a huge Senior year for the Knights. He is a strong built prospect that excels at blocking in tight windows and gets immediate vertical push off the ball with a good initial strike and leg drive through out his progression. In pass protection, he stays within his frame, has patient hands and can reset if needed or kick out speed rushers coming upfield. He is very technically sound for the position and already well equipped for the college level at the D3+ ranks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->