PRZ Film Study: Top Junior Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior standouts from this past season who put on a show for programs across the country. These players made an impact on both sides of the football and showcased skill sets that can translate to the next level. It will be interesting to see how their play carries over into their final season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1513328"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2086908,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6947102815cb0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1513328' first='Carson' last='Kim'] is a WR that showed a variety of skills in both short and medium portions of the field. This is a quick niche type of receiver who has sharp footwork to separate from DBs. Running portions of zig and stop routes were huge benefactors in the short passing game. Undoubtedly, Kim has a large YAC ability to outrun the entire defense. Kim was utilized to maximize his playmaking ability on end arounds and quick screens. The pure strength to break off tackle attempts, use stiff arms, and win with speed in the open field was exposed on tape.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20467494/691010f690223eab69d41e36' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6947102815ea9"} /--> <!-- 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":2087243,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Justin Mitchell","_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":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"190","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Pawling HS","_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-6947102815f5f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Justin Mitchell had a heck of a year at LB and RB, where he showed off his explosiveness from all assets. Unquestionably, he was a standout at the LB position. Mitchell showcased the talent to shoot gaps and make TFLs in the backfield. The first-step quickness and ability to take aggressive pursuit angles flourish. Mitchell wraps up cleaning and shows the potential to blitz through the A-gaps on passing situations. Presently, he is a downhill runner with straight-line speed who can turn runs into scores. Physicality to break off tackles for extra yardage was a big point of emphasis.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15739336/6937a315031aecc8860f199a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6947102815f88"} /--> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A lot to be proud of this year🐅<br>(9 games)<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/backtowork?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#backtowork</a><br>✅136 TOT<br>✅48 TFL<br>✅12 Sacks <br>✅5 FF<br>✅2 FR <br>✅2 INT<br>✅1 TD<br>✔️All Section(2 time)<br>✔️Scholar Athlete<br>Jr year tape 🔜<a href="https://twitter.com/jr_gennaro5567?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jr_gennaro5567</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoaLBViking?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoaLBViking</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/didomenicomatt5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@didomenicomatt5</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RecruitMatador?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RecruitMatador</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PJSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PJSports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/fivestarphenom?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@fivestarphenom</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/N_W_Sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@N_W_Sports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZcory?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZcory</a> <a href="https://t.co/WpSHjdfCx5">pic.twitter.com/WpSHjdfCx5</a></p>&mdash; Justin Mitchell (@jmitch2027) <a href="https://twitter.com/jmitch2027/status/1994480298810085706?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1539035"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2087223,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6947102815fe4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1539035' first='Briyceton' last='Thomas'] is an OLB and RB that was a standout junior for UPrep. Altogether his game is built on a strong blend of athleticism &amp; technique. At LB, Thomas was able to make plays in coverage and drive through blocks in the run game. Certainly, he showed a good mixture of speed and power at RB. Thomas was a driving force on inside and outside runs. Lowering his shoulder when connecting with defenders and using a powerful stiff arm to gain extra yardage was a big point. Thomas did show value in the passing game, which highlights the versatility he brings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19402612/69398e9cb44a8939e0051e6e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6947102816008"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1328895"],"_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-694710281604e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1328895' first='Angelo' last='Santamaria'] is a physical linebacker with a beefy frame at 6'1”, 225 pounds. Balance in the run game and attacking with aggressiveness within downhill intent was a standout. Santamaria is a big hitter that leans on stacking and shedding. Furthermore, he has good eye discipline and will crash lanes. Containing blocks and clogging up lanes to disrupt plays flashes. Equally, he has a high running motor to chase after all ball carriers in all assets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/23486369/691de187d546aafa16c987b8' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-694710281606f"} /--> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Starting to get back into upper body lifts recovering from my shoulder injury. 225x11<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/classof2027?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#classof2027</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Linebacker?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Linebacker</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneNY?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNY</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/didomenicomatt5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@didomenicomatt5</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MageeAj?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MageeAj</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachRterilli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachRterilli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/jared_valluzzi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jared_valluzzi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/UMassCaleb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UMassCaleb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/StepinacSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@StepinacSports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachMatt_G_78?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachMatt_G_78</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ET_Whitehead?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ET_Whitehead</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KDJmedia1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KDJmedia1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachJonDeMarco?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJonDeMarco</a> <a href="https://t.co/fL9ftFfSt8">pic.twitter.com/fL9ftFfSt8</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1328895' first='Angelo' last='Santamaria'] (@AngSantamaria_) <a href="https://twitter.com/AngSantamaria_/status/2002201921193685051?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- 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":2087238,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Nate Masters","_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":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"210","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Penfield","_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-694715d58125b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nate Masters Jr. put together an impressive junior season with strength, power, and discipline as an interior defensive lineman. This is a versatile piece that was moved all around. The ability to read plays and attack with quick feet was a major difference in his game. Further, he would fire a quick rip move when rushing at the inside B gap. Correspondingly, at MLB, he does trigger the run with aggressive instincts. On offense, Masters spent time at OG, where his sound technique and strength were major benefactors in a push up front. Getting out on pull action blocks was a strong suit for second-level blocks and to finish plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16630805/6914f8771e1123ac2b9f7afc' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-694715d5813f3"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Social Media:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/Carson_kim10">x.com/Carson_kim10</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/jmitch2027">Justin Mitchell (@jmitch2027) / X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/BriycetonThomas">[player_tooltip player_id='1539035' first='Briyceton' last='Thomas'] (@BriycetonThomas) / X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/AngSantamaria_">[player_tooltip player_id='1328895' first='Angelo' last='Santamaria'] (@AngSantamaria_) / X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/nate_masters50">Nate Masters (@nate_masters50) / X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->