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Play of the Week and Notable Performers from Week Zero

Play of the Week and Notable Performers from Week Zero
Colton Edwards
Colton Edwards August 30, 2025 @ 09:14 AM
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Bre’lan Criswell
Bre’lan Criswell 5'5" | RB | 2027
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Zadean Wilson
Zadean Wilson 6'2" | 205 lbs | ATH/LB | 2026
AR
Phillips Blair
Phillips Blair 6'2" | 205 lbs | QB | 2027
AR
Hank Hendrix
Hank Hendrix 6'3" | 175 lbs | QB | 2027
AR
Josiah Steen
Josiah Steen 5'9" | 167 lbs | WR | 2027
AR
Braxton Canada
Braxton Canada 6'0" | 168 lbs | WR/QB | 2028
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week Zero is officially wrapped up. Here, we present the play of the week and some notable performances to remember.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Play of the Week:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A NEW MIRACLE ON MARKHAM. Junior quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='1311643' first='Phillips' last='Blair'] had a last chance throw to win the game. Senior Hayden Roaf brought down the pass. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Rockets_FB/status/1961696730358960506","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/Rockets_FB/status/1961696730358960506 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Notable Performances:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1158062"],"_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-68b3065608e53"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1158062' first='Josiah' last='Steen'] had a dominant performance in their loss to Greenbrier. He recorded 15 receptions for 222 yards and three touchdowns. Steen has an extensive route tree, often creates separation off breaks due to good change of direction, balance, and burst. He displays good mental processing as he can diagnose zone coverage and find voids to settle in. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note - 4.0 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/SteenJosiah/status/1961768429863530792","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/SteenJosiah/status/1961768429863530792 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1415596"],"_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-68b3065608eb7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1415596' first='Zadean' last='Wilson'] was all over the field on Friday night, showcasing his athletic ability and motor. His night resulted in 7.5 tackles, two sacks, and two tackles for loss. Wilson was playing off the edge and off-ball, utilizing good angles to chase down ball carriers with good foot quickness. He'll be causing havoc throughout 2025. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.8 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Zayslidn/status/1961777261033521378","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/Zayslidn/status/1961777261033521378 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1244451"],"_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-68b3065608f04"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1244451' first='Hank' last='Hendrix'] dominated through the air in his Fayetteville debut. He threw for 475 yards and four touchdowns in a 66-24 win. As mentioned before, he has P4 talent, leadership ability, and the mental processing to dissect defenses. Hendrix shows a strong arm to attack all levels of the field with very good ball placement. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - Multiple P4 Offers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/HankHendrix_3/status/1934311170984345714","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/HankHendrix_3/status/1934311170984345714 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["854260"],"_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-68b3065608f49"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='854260' first='Braxton' last='Canada'] has taken a major step this off-season. His performance led to three significant touchdowns for the Bulldogs, one on a screen pass and the other on a dig route across the middle. He's a reliable target due to his good hand-eye coordination, ball tracking, and strong hands as he can pluck passes away. Canada displayed good RAC ability, quickly getting upfield post-catch with good burst. Three receptions for 104 yards and three touchdowns. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - Multi-Sport Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BraxtonCanada13/status/1961646797434277936","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/BraxtonCanada13/status/1961646797434277936 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1861211"],"_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-68b3065608f8c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1861211' first='Bre'lan' last='Criswell'] made a statement against Russellville. He carried the football 12 times for 300 yards and four touchdowns. He was elusive and electric. Criswell displayed the ability to evade early penetration due to good contact balance, lateral quickness, COD, and his low center of gravity. He showcases solid post-snap vision as he attacks running lanes quickly and can locate cutback lanes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.3 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BrelanCriswell2/status/1961637105852944533","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/BrelanCriswell2/status/1961637105852944533 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Week Zero is officially wrapped up. Here, we present the play of the week and some notable performances to remember.

Josiah Steen

Josiah Steen

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WR
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 167
POS WR
CLASS 2027
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Josiah
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5'9"
Weight
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HS
Warren
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Play of the Week and Notable Performers from Week Zero
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School: Warren
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Zadean Wilson

Zadean Wilson

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ATH/LB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 205
POS ATH/LB
CLASS 2026
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Zadean
Wilson ATH/LB
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
Weight
205
HS
Marion
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AR
Play of the Week and Notable Performers from Week Zero
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School: Marion
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Hank Hendrix

Hank Hendrix

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QB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 175
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CLASS 2027
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Hank
Hendrix QB
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
Weight
175
HS
Fayetteville
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Play of the Week and Notable Performers from Week Zero
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Braxton Canada

Braxton Canada

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WR/QB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 168
POS WR/QB
CLASS 2028
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Braxton
Canada WR/QB
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
168
HS
Greenwood
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AR
Play of the Week and Notable Performers from Week Zero
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Bre&#8217;lan Criswell

Bre’lan Criswell

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POS RB
CLASS 2027
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Criswell RB
Class
2027
Height
5'5"
HS
Morrilton
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AR
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