Top Performers: Orchard Lake St. Mary’s v. Portage Northern

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>NP was on the ground last night in the Great Lakes State, opening up the season at Portage Northern v. Orchard Lake St. Mary's Prep. Below is a top performers report from the game including scouting notes, videos, and links to NP player lockers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["489263"],"_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-68b1bccdab3cd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Looked very good in-person on Thursday night. Athletic dual-threat quarterback who can make plays with his legs and his arm. Has a quick release and smooth delivery. Has mobility to elude rushers, buy time, set his feet and pull the trigger. Strong arm with good deep-ball accuracy, good timing and velocity over the middle of the field. Very impressive prospect looking to bounce back after missing most of his sophomore season due to injury.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1625703"],"_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-68b1bccdab42a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Staff very excited about his potential. Very good wideout with a great size-speed combination. Good burst off the line of scrimmage, knows how to score and is a good route runner who can effectively create separation. Caught a touchdown and looks physically strong and loves the gym. Runs through contact after the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1201160"],"_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-68b1bccdab473"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Snagged an interception and took it to the house in the first quarter to take a 20-0 lead. Has great adjustment to the ball. Can play in phase, times the ball well with his hands to break up passes. Good closing speed, can thump in the run game. Holds small school offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["489268"],"_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-68b1bccdab4b5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tall and strong wide receiver with great adjustment to the ball in the middle of the air. Great leaping ability, wins contested one-on-one battles, and can make defenders miss after the catch. Film shows a tough wideout who can make one-handed grabs in traffic. Tough run blocker on the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["568194"],"_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-68b1bccdab4f6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Notre Dame commit flashed a lot of potential. Still kind of raw but has elite size, strength and frame, held his own while rest of offensive line struggled against a stout front. Good puller who can get out in front and find someone to block at the second level. Good hand placement, strike timing and latch. Raw upside is there. Leaner than most major D1 OL prospects. Multi-sport athlete, also plays hoops.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->