Film Friday: Five Central Valley Defensive Sleepers

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1629844"],"_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-6892abfdb7007"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kircher is one of the top players in the central valley and can do tons of damage from his LB/SS position for Clovis East. He is a highly instinctual play-maker with a quick trigger that excels at making tackles in space and shows natural ball skills and has tremendous instincts when breaking on the ball over the middle of the field. He shows he can come up and set the edge, get off blocks and it is a violent hitter at the point of attack. Overall, he is a very well balanced prospect that should fit nicely as a strong safety or outside linebacker in college and offers position versatility with plus cover abilities as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TristanKircher/status/1931042032375722019","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/TristanKircher/status/1931042032375722019 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1197331"],"_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-6892abfdb6f6e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gates is one of the top pass rushers across the central valley and is a relentless player that is explosive off the edge and extremely productive when getting into the backfield. He shows a quick use of hands, fluid hips when turning the corner and can close quickly on quarterbacks. He shows change of direction abilities and even some cover skills in the flats. Overall, Gates has the ideal frame and build/length for the edge position and should have a breakout junior season for Central Valley Christian.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/charliegat44/status/1919945554240356713","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/charliegat44/status/1919945554240356713 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1698916"],"_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-6892abfdb707b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Moser is a long and rangy outside linebacker that covers a ton of ground quickly, triggers into the backfield and shows open field play-making abilities. He shows a high IQ when coming up and making plays on the ball in the flats, packs a punch at the POA and is one of the top '27 prospects across the central valley heading into the Fall. His ability to rush the passer off the edge with speed and power, cover in space and move smooth in the open field make him a very intriguing linebacker prospect at the FCS+ level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/grantmoser25/status/1932979148445888605","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/grantmoser25/status/1932979148445888605 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1000904"],"_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-6892abfdb70f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gerbo is a consistent edge presence and one of the top available prospects across the norcal region heading into the season. He has the ideal frame and build for a 4-3 defensive end in college, and is a no-brainer next level guy that should make a immediate impact at the D3+ level. He plays with heavy hands, quick block recognition and change of direction abilities while showing closing speed and natural bend around the edge. One of the more active and versatile defenders across the valley, he is in for a huge Senior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/zanegerbo/status/1854335689904857328","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/zanegerbo/status/1854335689904857328 </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='1783640' first='Russell' last='Devany']","_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":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"225","_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":"Buchanan","_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-6892abfdb71ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Devany is another one of the more technically sound edge defenders with heavy inside hands, a strong base on the edge and plays with good leverage and a quick lockout. He is explosive off the ball, can win with power rush moves at the point and can violently disengage without losing ground and eats double teams on the outside/dent across the LOS. One of the more relentless players in the central valley, he is another kid that is a no-brainer next level caliber talent that should find his home by the end of this year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/RussellD_24/status/1857907469265358988","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/RussellD_24/status/1857907469265358988 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->