2027 Scouting Notebook

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take yet another look into some guys i've been watching and the notes I have on them in the 2027 class!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["453138"],"_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-68544b3704166"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='453138' first='Justice' last='Hardy'] will make your jaw drop multiple times when watching his tape. Hardy, does it all, DB, WR, Return man, and of course RB. Hardy has killer speed which is no surprise because he is a legit track athlete with a 10.87 100m. The tape is a thing of perfection, his blocking rocks, but when he's running with the ball it's almost always going to be a positive gain. Hardy is shifty making multiple defenders miss in one play. There's a reason he was a top player at his position during the PRZ combine camp. There's more to Hardy then just his tape though, watching him at the Prep Redzone camp back in May, there was a feel to him not only during actual drills and 1on1s but just the way he handled himself and talked to others. Hardy is someone who earned his first D1 offer from Liberty not too long ago and I expect there to be more that follow soon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["952746"],"_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-68544b37041e3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='952746' first='Kemon' last='Spell'] is an uber talented back, and the number 2 player in PA for his respective class for a reason. Spell has an uncanny ability to stay up after contact that has shades of Boise state Ashton Jeanty. Pairing this contact balance with otherworldly speed makes for an all around exciting player. There's more than just physical tools for Spell, he's a smart and calculated runner. Spell will try and predict where you try to meet him to make a tackle, and 9.9/10 times he's already got a move planned to keep his run going. Early on in his highlight tape it looked like he was dead to rights in the backfield, but Spell remained patient and just hit a quick pause to throw the defender off turning a potential loss on the play into a huge gain. Penn State is going to be getting a very potent runner in a few years. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["671843"],"_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-68544b370423a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I've already written on Zachary Gleason, but I decided to watch again and once again he left me blown away. Gleason does everything almost textbook. When he's in press coverage he patiently waits before jamming, in a split second he already has a plan on how to shut down WRs. The second play of Gleasons sophomore tape is my favorite play out of any DB i've watched. Starts off in press coverage, diagnoses for a split second, then jams the WR gets him off his landmark, forcing the opposing QB to make a pass where Gleason is able to knock it down. It's plays like these that allow Gleason to hold 13 offers to his name with the almost guaranteed possibility of earning more in these next 2 seasons. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["827011"],"_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-68544b3704291"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='827011' first='Jimmy' last='Kalis'] plays on the offensive line to punish people. When Kalis takes his steps in gap and zone each one is smooth and purposeful. Kalis plays nasty, strong, and with the intent to put you on your back. The first few minutes of plays on his tape are just punishing blocks of all kinds, drive blocks, reach blocks, double teams, hung blocks, etc. Kalis is rated the number 1 offensive lineman in the 2027 class for a reason and hold the offers he does because he is that good. For a rising junior Kalis plays like a seasoned vet on his PCC offensive line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["671930"],"_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-68544b37042d9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='671930' first='Javien' last='Robinson'] is such a fun player. When Robinson has a jump ball it's no longer 50/50 it's 80/20. Robinson has a great feel for tempo on routes, knows when to charge up into his out breakers, knows when to time up his cuts or hesitations it's rare stuff from rising juniors. There's aspect to his game that really makes his talent jump, is the body control and ability to contort his body when it's time to play the point of attack. Robinson boasts a good build, with great athleticism pairing with high in game IQ. [player_tooltip player_id='671930' first='Javien' last='Robinson'] is rated a 4 star for a big reason and there's a chance he's a top 30 player in the country when it's all said and done.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->