The Emerging Class: Inside the Potential of CO’s Next Phenoms

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Colorado's Playmakers of Today and Tomorrow</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1214685"],"_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-6917ab6964c24"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Devaughn Daniels is a star in the making.  Only a Sophomore, Devaughn Daniels shows advanced body control and crisp route running compared to other CO WRs I've watched this season regardless of age.  He has a mature, strong build, with great leg drive when he runs giving him great burst and speed - his offseason speed work definitely shows on film.  I love his releases at the LOS and the second level, doing a good job of selling a two-way go and  a good rocker step at the top of routes to create separation.  Daniels also runs very QB friendly routes, knowing when to sit routes down against zone coverage and on the GL as well as knowing QB scramble drills always trying to hit on a big play when the defense is scrambling.  Daniels' blue chip trait is his ability to run his routes on his toes allowing him to be run faster and be quicker in and out of cuts.  Although his SO season was cut short due to a shoulder injury, I expect Devaughn Daniels to be a P5 WR and a household name very soon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2034609"],"_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-6917ab6964c9a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">On the smaller side of 5'10, Kofie does a great job being physical and aggressive in the run game to negate this.  He still creates good shock with his hands at oncoming blockers with strong hands and a good base at the POA.  In zone coverage he does a great job assessing his threats and reacting to them as receivers push to other zones and reattaching to new threats.  In the offseason I want to see him work on his footwork as a CB in man coverage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1659056"],"_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-6917ab6964cf1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lachlan has elite size at 6'7 240 and a +4 wingspan.  While still developing as a pass catcher, Lachlan does a tremedous job blocking in the open field, doing a great job attaching and running his feet.  In the pass game, he does a great job catching passes away from his body and drive his feet through contact, fighting for extra yards.  You cant teach size and matched up with his good hands I'm excited to see the steps he takes at a PG program next season.  First, I'd like to see him loosen up his hips and ankles and work on his inline run game footwork to take the next step in his development</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1726839"],"_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-6917ab6964d59"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aundre Nickleberry has prototypical size for the CB position, with a thick lower half and solid length.  He is willing to be physical in the run game and on PBUs.  He shows a smooth transition out of his backpedal and reads through to the QB to break off and make plays after seeing the QB pull the pin.  He's got some good hips, showing a smooth baseball turn when he's out-leveraged downfield.  He has some speed also back deep on both return units with 1 TD on each  this season.  Aundre also has an advanced understanding of his responsibilities in various zone coverages only being a Soph.  What sets him apart from an average recruit, to a high level recruit is his ability to consistently play the ball while in phase - he turns into a WR downfield with multiple INTs on the season. Such a high ceiling for Aundre, this offseason I'd like to see him continuing to get comfortable with his movement pattern (COD, backpedal) and developing his athleticism.  If his testing numbers match up, I expect Aundre to be on FBS radars very soon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"Russo Vesceri","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_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":"2409","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Denver East","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-6917ab6964e33"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Although being the back up to a SR, Vesceri did the most with his touches.  Russo shows a great command of the offense even without his top weapons and OL.  He stands strong and is willing to throw with pressure in his lap.  Russo is a rotational thrower and has a strong wrist flick, able to get the ball out with pace quickly when he needs to.  His deep balls have good touch, placement, and a lot of anticipation where Vesceri throws it early allowing his big, long WRs to adjust to the ball in the air.  He does a good job of reading defenses, taking what the defense gives him, and knows when to take shots downfield against 1on1 coverage.  I expect him to win the starting job next season and get some more opportunities to develop.  I'd like to see him use his lower half more in his throws to be able to drive the ball more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->