Solid D3-FCS Offer Talents in 757 - Contributors at Next Level

<p>After attending many games this fall in Hampton Roads, this is a list I have compiled of worthy offer talents. These kids can be all conference level players, if they find the right level and scheme to maximize their abilities. Range of levels at which they will project, but they are all go-to contributors on their teams. Can't wait to track what else these guys do as we approach the playoffs. Looking to see some clutch performances and reliability in the post season. Come take a look at these prospects' film. </p>    <p class="text-gray-700">Keon Johnson is probably my favorite player in 757. He is a patient runner, who fits the veer offense. He does nothing but put up stats and make key plays. Keon has great vision for a RB and follows his blocks very well. You can tell he has a high football IQ, and knack for playing the game. He may not have elite burst, but he has great contact balance to compensate. It takes a 2nd and 3rd effort to tackle him, because of his low center of gravity and feet. He always gives 2nd and 3rd effort himself. He also is a great HS Mike backer. He quickly diagnoses and is a sure tackler. He is patient and under control. Great instincts on both sides of the ball. He doesn't catch much out of the Veer offense, but believe he would have the skillset for it. Has good stats both sides of the ball. The offense runs through him, he brings stability and reliability. Currently has interest from Bridgewater and Newport News Shipbuilding. This is a kid who it helps to see him live. If he's not an ATH, he's a football player, who just reads and reacts really well. He is never out of control, and is just an influencer on both sides of the ball. Great HS player. Believe he is an underrated kid, who lacks elite measurables. Should have NAIA-D2 interest in tri-state area. Has football IQ, toughness, and versatility to be a contributor at next level. Ultimately think he is a D3 running back in the mold of UVA great Perry Jones. Versatile, do it all football player who will overachieve. 30 carries/224 yards/4TDs against Churchland.</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Chapman led his team in a 43-7 victory over Phoebus. He went 7/15/160 yards/2 TDs in the air and 7 car/59 yards/1 TD on the ground. Numbers don't blow you away, but keep in mind, kid makes good decisions and is competent with the football. He has led Hampton to a 6-1 record and they have averaged 41 points per game. As a sophomore he led his team to a 10-4 record. Marcus is tall and has pocket presence. His footwork is solid and regularly shuffles, resets and throws. He threw 17 TDs/4 Ints last year. If you like a tall kid, sees the field well, Marcus is that type. He throws on a rope and is accurate to the middle of the field, which he is very comfortable with. His stats are not astronmical, but he creates opportunites for whole team. He passes to multiple WRs and hits them in stride. Believe he is and FCS/G5 level QB. He had an NC State offer, but no longer, and currently no one else. He played great in a matchup vs another elite QB Thursday. He has great command, poise, and leads by example. He is accurate enough to garner attention from big programs. He may not have developed elite skills to make him college ready. But he absolutely has QB DNA running through his blood. With the opportunity to redshirt and college coaching, I only see him improving with his reads and timing. He can add 20 lbs. to his 6'4 185 LB frame. He'll need to this to add this to take hits from the pocket at next level. I don't think he's is raw, but I think he needs to develop to become proficient at FCS/G5 level. Believe he has the tools and midframe to do this. Can become an elite kid at Mid-mjor level. Doesn't have rocket arm, but can flirt with P4/NFL once he maximizes potential. Love how he sees the field, and throws to different WRs. </p>       <p class="text-gray-700">Elite level ATH, with 14 offers to include Wake Forrest, ODU, JMU, Hampton, WKU. Dynamic player in all 3 phases, Truly an ATH who is a homerun threat with ball in his hands. Has the tools to be starting D1 corner, but still honing skills and needs coaching. Needs to improve trigger, timing, and CB movements but has the tools to get there. Would also like to more film in run support. Very sudden, nice vision, nice burst with the football. When he sees a lane he exploits it. His movement skills are high level, like a [player_tooltip player_id='212460' first='Jayden' last='Covil'], [player_tooltip player_id='853100' first='Hunter' last='Collins Jr.'] More natural at WR/Returner in my opinion, more ready to contribute there. Really a kid to get into program, and can finds his way on the field due to versatility and AA. Believe he's a G5 player when he finally commits. Could maybe see UVA/Syracuse diving in, but more solid G5. Had 12 interception Jr season, All-state CB. 13 TDs and 6 ints through 8 games. Had 12 Ints as junior. I like him as a WR and punt returner, as his suddenness and burst make him a home run threat. North/South kid who run verified 4.42 at VA Union Camp. </p>     <p class="text-gray-700">True RB, plays bigger than listed size (5'8 190). Fits a college ball control offense. Can ice games, by grinding off clock. Shows very good fundamentals, patient, follows blocks, great cuts. Great between the tackles and off tackle, great at running in traffic. Emmitt Smith style runner. A 5'8 workhorse, will need a complimentary back in college, but he is primary back. Can run all day, if blocks are there. Don't see elite burst getting to 2nd/3rd level. But is patient and always getting positive yardage. Ran for 1500 yards as a freshman. Has had good coaching at Oscar Smith and 757 Colts pop warner program. Good contact balance and feet. You want to get this kid to a camp, for in person evaluation. Believe he is FCS+ offer talent. Final piece on championship team. Keeps the chains moving. Presses holes, runs behind pads. 4.52 verified 40. </p>    <p>/</p>    <p class="text-gray-700">I've seen Jason play twice now live. Believe he is an underrated WR, who should have multiple D2/FCS offers in tri-state area. He is long, fluid, great strider. He is explosive, great leaping ability, and attacks the football. He is a playmaker who can make clutch catches on 3rd down, and be a favorite target of a QB. He made multiple clutch catches in the rain to beat Nansemond River, finishing with 5 catches/105 yards/2 TDs/1 interception. Believe he is a dynamic Z WR at FCS level when all is said and done. He is reliable in intermediate range, and can also run go routes. He plays bigger than listed sized, because of leaping ability and aggression. He needs to add more weight to sustain blocks in running game. He's a skinny kid, who has been weight training for a few years. Has dawg mentality, a competitor who will maximize abilities. Smooth, fluid strider who gets open, and is consistent. Explosive player who an OC and QB will love. Couple protein shakes, and he can be one the best players in an FCS conference. </p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Jasonprestonn_/status/1977077105273061532 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">Smooth, natural runner, with nice acceleration and burst. Always looking for a crease and looking for the big play. Can run between the tackles and go north/south, nice feet, can run in traffic. Still believe he is a big play guy, who wants to run lateral and look for lane to explode. Changes directions, cuts, all while looking to take it next level. High effort kid, doesn't take plays off, always looking to rip off a big play. Will fit in to RB by committee. More lightning than thunder, but a bit of both. Would want to know yards per carry and verified measurables. All the running lateral, allows defenders to catch up. Ultimately looking for space to exploit, has vision/explosion/burst, knows what he's doing. Running style is a bit of curveball for defense, hard to read and predict him as a runner. This makes him a good change of pace back. Believe his style sets a tone in a college game, ripping off chunk yardage in second quarter. Dynamic complimentary back, but can get tough yards as well. Believe he is a D2/FCS back because he's smooth and fluid. Believe he'll ultimately be a dynamic D2 back, but with upside to transfer if he produces. Looks like he does a good job of not taking big hits, he's always cutting and bends well. Tough kid to unload on because he's sudden and is always changing directions. Have to pursue with control. Unpredictable element makes him a matchup problem. 4.52 verified, William and Mary has shown interest. </p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/RobHughesJr/status/1968801559396954505 </div></figure>

After attending many games this fall in Hampton Roads, this is a list I have compiled of worthy offer talents. These kids can be all conference level players, if they find the right level and scheme to maximize their abilities. Range of levels at which they will project, but they are all go-to contributors on their teams. Can't wait to track what else these guys do as we approach the playoffs. Looking to see some clutch performances and reliability in the post season. Come take a look at these prospects' film.