X Film Study 6: Defensive Enforcers and Rising Youngsters

<p>Part six of the X Film Study series features a balanced mix of athleticism, power, and playmaking across both sides of the ball. This group includes two linebackers who bring different strengths to the position—one with elite upside and another who's developing into a reliable every-down contributor. We also take a look at a lockdown cornerback with top-tier measurables, a powerful 2027 running back who punishes defenders, and a poised young quarterback with high football IQ and clean mechanics. This is a group full of rising impact players as we head toward the 2025 season.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ConnorDarby57/status/1927441990506983607 </div></figure>   <p><strong>HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR FILM: </strong>Comment a link to your film by leaving a comment on the pinned post on my X profile. The post on my X profile is above. </p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Burks is a physically gifted linebacker with elite size, athleticism, and explosiveness for the position. He plays downhill with confidence, delivers powerful hits, and closes space quickly in pursuit. Burks also flashes fluidity in coverage and looks comfortable in both man and zone, which is rare for a player of his size. With his frame, motor, and versatility, Burks has the potential to be one of the most dominant defensive players in the state and is arguably the fastest-rising recruit in Oregon.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CooperNoahQB10/status/1937239161897123915 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">Cooper is a confident and efficient quarterback who thrives in the short-to-intermediate passing game. He displays sharp timing and anticipation, often hitting receivers in stride and making quick, smart decisions under pressure. While he doesn't have prototypical size, Cooper makes up for it with his footwork, clean mechanics, and ability to manage the pocket. With continued development, especially in deep-ball consistency, he could be a strong leader under center in Crater's offense.</p>      <p class="text-gray-700">Fong is a powerful, downhill back who brings a rare combination of size, balance, and physicality to the position. He runs with a low center of gravity and finishes through contact, consistently falling forward and picking up tough yards. Despite his build, Fong shows solid agility and quick feet, allowing him to make defenders miss in tight spaces. As he continues to grow as a receiver and pass protector, his every-down potential becomes even more intriguing.</p>      <p class="text-gray-700">Gilhuber is a long, athletic cornerback with elite movement skills and a true lockdown ceiling. He demonstrates excellent speed and fluid hips in coverage, enabling him to stick with receivers in man coverage while also reading and reacting well in zone. His ball skills are advanced, and he consistently finds ways to get his hands on the football without losing positioning. With his physical tools, technical polish, and high-end potential, Gilhuber is one of the top defensive backs in Oregon's 2026 class.</p>      <p class="text-gray-700">Clark Anderson is a smart and active linebacker who demonstrates solid range and a natural ability to find the football. He's a reliable tackler with good pursuit angles and flashes effort in every phase of the game. While he's still rounding out his coverage and block-shedding technique, the foundation is there for him to take another step forward. With more reps and continued development, Anderson could become a key defensive leader for Jefferson.</p>

Part six of the X Film Study series features a balanced mix of athleticism, power, and playmaking across both sides of the ball. This group includes two linebackers who bring different strengths to the position—one with elite upside and another who's developing into a reliable every-down contributor. We also take a look at a lockdown cornerback with top-tier measurables, a powerful 2027 running back who punishes defenders, and a poised young quarterback with high football IQ and clean mechanics. This is a group full of rising impact players as we head toward the 2025 season.