Film Room Analysis: Five High Impact 2027 Prospects

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1864220"],"_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-695356fd41bf1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Rocky Mountain defender is one of the top returning defensive lineman across the state of Idaho and has the frame and length to continue packing on weight and progressing nicely into a next level prospect as a true edge guy. He is quick off the ball, snaps out of his stance and shoots his hands quickly resetting the LOS and does a nice job winning with both speed or power at the POA. He shows he can slant and knife into the backfield and collapse the pocket and is physical and explosive when making plays behind the line and getting off blocks. He also shows a diverse pass rush toolbox winning with jab steps, quick hands and counter moves if beat initially and is overall very technically sound and a high motor prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2078165"],"_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-695356fd41c9c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Freeman is one of the better two-way guys in this class heading into next fall and excels on both sides of the ball for one of the top programs in the state year in and year out. He is a natural route runner that is quick in and out of his breaks, has naturally strong hands and can stretch the field and come back and attack the ball when making contested catches. He also shows some wiggle after the catch and is tough to take down in the open field, running strong and showing contact balance and short area twitch to make defenders miss. He is a key name to note this off-season within the 2027 class and another no-brainer guy to enter into our rankings in the next update. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["938990"],"_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-695356fd41d1d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mikita is one of the top returning tacklers in this rising senior class and is a very athletic and fast linebacker that can play sideline to sideline and make plays outside the tackles and cover downfield. He triggers quickly, shows he can scrape over the top, knife into the backfield and rush the passer and is a high IQ kid that is always looking to create turnovers and around the ball. He can play either inside or outside linebacker that has the ideal fluidity, cover abilities/change of direction for the college level and should start drawing plenty of next level D2+ interest over this off-season and through his final campaign for Eagle. </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":"Evert Eells","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"214","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"5926","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Vallivue","_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-695356fd41e40"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eells is a long and rangy edge defender that gets off the ball quick, closes quickly when turning the corner and has natural bend off the edge with active hands and hips at the point of attack. He shows he can change direction, get underneath bigger blockers and counter back inside when the run or pass. Overall, he does a nice job using his length to keep defenders off his chest and striking at the point and can kick inside if needed and offers position versatility as a edge or outside linebacker. Eells is one of the top guys returning at his position and is a key name to note this off-season and will be another new name in our next rankings update. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1517294"],"_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-695356fd41ea5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Root is another one of the top returning interior offensive lineman across the state and is a heavy inside puncher that gets immediate vertical push and has a road-grade mentality from his center position. He is strong at the point of attack, plays with good leverage and power through his hips and shows he can finish blocks downfield and even get to the second level taking the proper angles and cutting off flowing linebackers. Although a bit undersized for the position, he plays with exceptional pad level, techniaue and has anchor strength to sutain blocks and move defenders off their spots at the first two levels and is a no-brainer D3+ level prospect that should be drawing attention here soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->