Oakland Defeats Siegel (Scouting Top Standouts)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oakland travelled to and defeated Siegel 38-0 on Friday night in an up-and-down performance from both sides and the stadium lights (went out three times in first half).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Do not let the score fool you, this was a competitive game for a lot of the game, before the Patriots pulled away late.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There were several prospects who caught my attention over the course of the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1695926"],"_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-68ce28148e584"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1695926' first='Princeton' last='Uwaifo'] is a long and athletic offensive tackle who certainly looks the part of a Power Four player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is still growing into his own, but he continues to develop quickly and held his own against one of the best teams in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You can't teach his combination of length, hip flexibility, and athleticism, all of which makes him an exciting prospect that can accomplish any task put in front of him as he continues to develop and recognize assignments quicker, freeing him up to get to next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1281472"],"_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-68ce28148e625"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1281472' first='Joel' last='Wyatt'] was targeted early on a screen pass and showed his athleticism and long strides as he glided down the field for a 69-yard touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He showed well from his safety position, nearly grabbing an interception as well as effectively coming downhill to make plays on ball carriers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He played more of a rover safety in this game and that freed him up to use his traits and just take away any chance at explosive plays for the opposing offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["856867"],"_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-68ce28148e6a6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='856867' first='Craig' last='Tutt'] actually played corner in this game and held up impressively. His physicality and athleticism have always served him well and that was evident on the perimeter where he had more space to work with.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>His versatility could open up this defense to an entire new level, which is exciting for an Oakland team trying to repeat as state champions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He will still have to grow in coverage in the slot against shifty, explosive receivers but his versatility has been prevelant in the first half of this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["424644"],"_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-68ce28148e725"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='424644' first='Kam' last='Morton'] is getting rotated in at quarterback to add more of a passing element to a run-first Oakland offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While currently undersized, he has all the arm talent to make any throw needed from the position already and flashed great anticipation at times.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He continues to show a lot of promise and as he continues to grow physically, he could be one of the top players in the state for the 2029 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1030094"],"_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-68ce28148e7a2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1030094' first='JaVonni' last='Malone'] has a lot of potential as a young receiver inside the state with his strong frame and athleticism that allows him to get open regularly and be featured in the passing game at Oakland.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He dropped a long touchdown pass, which is an obvious negative, but both times I have seen him perform this year, he just gets open.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He did have a big play later and was very competitive as a blocker, looking to make a statement in that department at times it felt like.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As he keeps progressing, he could be an exciting young receiver inside Tennessee.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->