Week 2: Prime Time Playmakers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 2 turned up the intensity — and the stars didn't disappoint. From game-breaking performances to clutch moments in tight matchups, these playmakers continued to build momentum and prove they're among the state's best.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1544159"],"_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-68be4fa489692"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With one of the more explosive week 2 showings Dixon emerged as one of the most dynamic players in the state. During this 236 all purpose yards and 2 touchdown performance Dixon used his elite short area quickness, elusiveness , and vision to turn short plays to explosive gains. In the open field Dixon's instinctual feel for making guys miss makes him an elite run after the catch receiver and return man.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While flexing his versatility Dixon also showed grit as an enforcer in the secondary. Using his speed to close on ball carriers and finish plays with physicality. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image --> <figure class="wp-block-image"><img alt="" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JaxsonDixon10/status/1964175942210740276","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/JaxsonDixon10/status/1964175942210740276 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1664755"],"_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-68be4fa489703"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If old school football is your forte than Able is the guy for you. With a mature frame he uses his size and strength the run the ball with a linebacker mentality. As a bruiser he ran with authority. Able runs with good pad level, contact balance, and lower body strength to push for extra yards. While finishing almost every run with a purpose Able maintained his intensity through 28 carry performance resulting in 207 yards and 2 TDS agaisnt McGill-Toolen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AbleKendrick/status/1964686973920297451","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/AbleKendrick/status/1964686973920297451 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1199600"],"_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-68be4fa48975d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rutledge turned in a smooth two touchdown performance against Jacksonville and quietly showed promise as a next level prospect. He plays bigger than his 6'0 frame- with a substantial catch radius, body control, and ball skills. Rutledge consistently made the most of semi accurate targets. Rutledge also flashed great tracking skills and made good adjustments to make plays. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JalijahWren/status/1964575655309475983","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/JalijahWren/status/1964575655309475983 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- 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":"Sam Smith ","_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":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"160","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2410","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Mountain Brook ","_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-68bf0731e7970"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In an overtime classic against Hueytown Smith was a constant presence in the back and forth affair. While making plays all night Smith showed up in critical movements- including nabbing the game winning touch down in OT.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Run after the catch is Smith's specialty. Creating additional yards with craftiness in the open field he's quicker than you'd think. With solid route running he can create separation and does a solid job working back to the ball and not allowing DBs to make plays. Lastly Smith is a willing blocker who chipped in a pancake block that aided a 70- yard run by his QB. Smith is productive, fundamentally sound, and focal point of the Mountain Brook passing attack. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Wm_Galloway/status/1964200654605340770","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/Wm_Galloway/status/1964200654605340770 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1355857"],"_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-68bfb4e63a074"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Simmons turned in a stellar all around performance in a 22-15 victory against Thomasville. The standout wide out pulled out an assortment of tools to help lead his team to victory. With one of the more impressive plays of the weekend Simmons snagged a screen with one hand and instantly juked a man out his shoes - showing an elite ability to create additional yards after the catch. While being slippery in the open field Simmons posses solid vision. Simmons is also a bit stronger than his frame suggest. Allowing him to break through arm tackles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DaonlyCed/status/1964795894806815043","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/DaonlyCed/status/1964795894806815043 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->