Scouting Top Underclassman Talent on Blackman

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Heading into the season, the Blackman football team under Matthew Kriesky had a lot of potential and promise, but it would be decided by how the talented underclass prospect delivered for the team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>They were a team to monitor from the minute the season started and I was able to catch a Blackman game in-person last week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1029916"],"_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-68ccd2b0f1e33"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1029916' first='Micah' last='Nance'] is one of the more underrated prospects in the state with his strong frame and quick cutting ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He holds a strong frame that allows for him to run in between the tackles effectively and get downhill effectively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He also has the athletic ability to make one quick cut, work upfield, and race past defensive backs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He definitely has seemed to grown to what he was listed at coming into the season, so as he continues to grow physically, he will be an exciting tailback to watch in the 2028 cycle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1103038"],"_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-68ccd2b0f1e94"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1103038' first='Brylan' last='Oduor'] has always held a big, strong frame, but he has continued to improve his athleticism and change of direction ability, making him an attractive prospect to programs if the production increased from last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Blackman offense was kept off the field for a lot of the game against Nolensville, but he still managed to haul in a touchdown pass in the red zone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He did not secure a jump ball that he arguably should have caught, but as he becomes more assertive and consistent, he should receive increased college attention. The skillset and character are certainly there.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1580781"],"_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-68ccd2b0f1ee3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1580781' first='Jayden' last='Sanders'] is a long, athletic safety who looks to be a playmaker that attacks downhill on the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As he becomes more explosive, he has the length and movement skills to track down ball carries and make a tackle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is still improving in the coverage aspect, but shows encouraging signs to be an impact player when he attacks downhill on targets from his zone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He showed an encouraging baseline skillset that the 2028 prospect can keep developing in his high school career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1409368"],"_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-68ccd2b0f1f30"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1648682' first='James' last='Stewart'] has really taken significant step forward in his junior season as an interior defensive lineman that can work upfield and be disruptive in the backfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has a solid frame that he will keep adding weight to, but has not lost any athleticism as he has grown bigger, making him effective in one-on-one situations against guards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As he continues to improve over this season, he could be an exciting interior defensive line prospect especially when he enters his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1181753"],"_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-68ccd7c0dea7c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1181753' first='Makhi' last='Rodriguez'] has started at left tackle and played some nose tackle as a sophomore for Blackman, holding his own.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has good length and a dense build that should make him a strong guard prospect for the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While personally I did not see any nose tackle reps in the game I attended, he has made some splash plays from the position this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is well over 300 pounds and will need to continue reworking his physique, but the raw size, strength, and athleticism in space make for an exciting guard prospect in the long run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->