Film Dive: Must know prospects on the verge of breaking out

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1344462"],"_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-6834d98b98f34"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Mission Viejo product is one of the top two-way guys across the region in the 2027 class and should really see his recruitment explode next off-season. He has the ideal frame and athleticism for either the tight end or edge position and is a very fluid athlete with a huge catch radius, downfield speed and high point abilities. He has the ability to continue packing on weight through his high school career with the frame to hold it, and is a no-brainer to enter into our rankings in the next update on either side of the ball. Currently, he holds offers from Minnesota and New Mexico. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MaxMarkofski/status/1913376156524679395","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/MaxMarkofski/status/1913376156524679395 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1698920' first='Sevelino' last='Taliauli']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"230","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"5926","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Servite","_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-6834d98b99163"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taliauli is one of the top edge players across all of Southern California, and should be a 10+ offer guy by the time it's all said and done. He is explosive off the ball and shoots his hands quickly with good extension to keep lockers away from his chest and shows he can take on pullers and kick out blocks easily. He has a quick disengage after establishing inside hand placement and is a relentless pass rusher with natural bend and quick hands when turning the corner. On tape, he flashes he can win with both speed and power when collapsing the pocket and flashes closing speed, redirect abilities and counter moves back inside when needed. Holding one offer from SJSU, there should be a host of others coming in and wanting his services at the next level soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/7Taliauli/status/1926882118400921623","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/7Taliauli/status/1926882118400921623 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1202164"],"_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-6834d98b98fb2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ellis is one of the top backs across northern California regardless of class, and went over the 1,200+ yard marker last season in APY and tacked on another 12 touchdowns in only his Sophomore year. He is a low to the ground compact runner that runs angry behind his pads and is tough to bring down with natural forward lean and leg drive through contact. Although not possessing elite downfield speed, he has a strong initial burst through the first level and shows he can run tough inside while able to bounce it if needed and has good vision in tight spaces/lateral movement to navigate traffic. Out of the backfield, he also shows good hands and body control while able to excel in pass protection as well. Look for Ellis to have a truly breakout Junior season for the Colts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Lamar_Ellis1/status/1879378808136196463","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/Lamar_Ellis1/status/1879378808136196463 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Blake Thorp","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"240","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Yorba Linda","_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-6834d98b9906e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thorp is a very technically sound edge setter that could kick inside at the next level as he continues to pack on weight to his frame. He plays with violent hands and is technically sound against the run, showing he can reset the line of scrimmage quickly, shed blocks without giving up ground and wins with leverage and leg drive at the point of attack. When pass rushing he has a variety of power rush moves in his toolbox and shows some bend around the edge while doing a nice job working underneath on over-setting tackles. He also shows quick block recognition, redirect abilities and is a high IQ player that understands gap control/integrity and should draw plenty of D2/NAIA+ interest/offers moving forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Blake_Thorp84/status/1916303445117616135","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/Blake_Thorp84/status/1916303445117616135 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->