2027 Playmaker Report: Colorado’s Rising Names

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1708906"],"_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-696057bcc7fc7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">White measures in at 5'7 140 yards playing CB. This past season he had 20 total tackles (13 solo, 7 assisted), 3 TFL, 3 sacks, 1 INT, 7 PD, and 1 FR. White has very good athletic ability due to elite acceleration, very good speed, jumping, and change of direction. White has very quick feet paired with a quick twitch ability. Very good read and reaction speed. Good jamming WR at the LOS. Smooth back pedal. Fluid hips to match WR as they break into the route. Elite man coverage. Sticks to the receiver like glue, giving little to no separation. Very good closing quickness and timing for pass break ups. Very good zone coverage. White is a very productive blitzer. Using his good block shedding and good tackling to impact both the run game and pass rush. White is a very exciting DB who I believe is a stud.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1631938"],"_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-696057bcc8020"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Noll measures in at 6'2 160-pounds. The WR/SS accounted for 19 receptions for 331 yards and 2 touchdowns, with 21 total tackles (12 solo, 9 assisted), 2 TFL, 1 INT, 2 PD, 1 FF, and 1 FR. Noll has good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, jumping, good change of direction, and speed. Good release against off coverage. Good separation quickness. He'll fight through contact during the route to get open, or sit in a void in the zone. Very good ball tracking and catching. Very good body control and adjustment. Good yards after the catch. Defensively, he has very good read and reaction time. He consistently puts himself in position to make a play. Excels in both run support and coverage. Very good tackling. Good timing for pass break ups. Keep an eye on him this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1631950"],"_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-696057bcc8068"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lewis measures in at 5'9 150-pounds and is an electric playmaker for Centaurus. This past season he had 23 receptions for 345 yards and 2 touchdowns with 4 kickoff returns for 113 yards. Lewis has very good athletic ability due to very good speed, acceleration, change of direction, and good jumping. Lewis has very good release at the line of scrimmage. He uses his quick feet to beat the press jam with ease. Very good separation quickness with fluid route running skills. Very good ball tracking and catching skills. He plucks the ball effortlessly. Lewis uses his home run speed to blaze past the defense with his juke moves. I'm looking forward to seeing how he continues elevating his play this off-season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1793894"],"_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-696057bcc80ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Burruss measures in at 6'3 215-pounds. He's got great size for a linebacker. This past season he accounted for 50 total tackles (29 solo, 21 assisted), 2 sacks, 2 QB pressures, 1 INT, and 1 FR. He has good athletic ability due to very good lateral quickness, good speed, acceleration, and jumping. Burruss is a smart player putting himself in position to succeed. Very good read and reaction speed. He noticed a fumble on the ground, ran across the field to pick it up and return it for a touchdown. Very good block shedding and get off speed. He excels in stopping the run. Very good tackling and very good strength. He consistently stays square with his shoulders pointed to his target. Keep an eye on this rising linebacker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["557706"],"_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-696057bcc80f0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In his first season with Cherry Creek, Heimlicher put Colorado on notice. The 6'4 230-pounds defensive end accounted for 72 total tackles (30 solo, 42 assisted), 11 TFL, 7 sacks, and 1 INT. He has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, lateral quickness, change of direction, and good speed. Very good strength. Very good initial quickness out of his stance engaging with the offensive lineman first. Very good hand strength to rip through the tackle. Very good bend around the edge. He has a powerful swim move, and nasty bull rush. Very good get off speed and block shedding. He consistently wraps up the ball carrier and uses his very good tackling to attack. He has relentless pursuit, and doesn't stop till he gets the tackle. He'll put his arms up for pass deflections as well. Heimlicher has elite competitive toughness. He doesn't stop competing no matter the obstacle. He's an exciting edge rusher that colleges should look at.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->