Film Room Friday: Top 5 Prospects of the Week

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Welcome back to Film Room Fridays!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this installment, we are looking at some of the newer prospects we've found across the state!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As always, feel free to send your tape to us @PrepRedzoneAL and @CooperMorreale on Twitter/X for a chance to be featured! We're always trying to grow our coverage and community here on the site!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2115461"],"_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-697a97d5e1e15"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2115461' first='Ayden' last='Shackleford'] is a talented WR from Shades Valley who's started to see his recruitment open up recently.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"Shackleford is quick on his feet, consistently generates separation, and is terrific at finding and attacking the ball through coverage/contact. He flies off the line of scrimmage and has the size and physicality to play through defenders, always coming down with the ball and moving the chains. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>I'm really impressed with his hands. He does a great job adjusting and securing passes that are tough to grab. You can always count on him when he's targeted. On top of that, Shackleford brings a ton of value to the return game. Similar to after the catch, he has impressive vision and speed that he uses to make the most out of every opportunity with the ball.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Earlier this week, Shackleford picked up his first offer from Alabama State!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I was a big fan of Shackleford's tape. Make sure you check out some of his clips below. He's a player we all need to look out for this year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19530420/6917b60a1e12c59908cc6bc9' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-697ac04a382c3"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2115467"],"_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-697a97d5e1e7f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2115467' first='Hampton' last='Kraig Jordan'] is a talented TE from Auburn who's starting to see his recruitment open up after a breakout year last fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"Jordan is a physical TE who's already shown a ton of versatility in his game. He's a reliable pass catcher who uses his size, speed, and physicality to provide a great outlet for his QB and dominate opposing DBs for the ball. I'm really impressed with how he moves at his size. He's a fluid athlete who can turn upfield and take the ball for significant gains.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>On top of that, Jordan is a really good blocker in the run game. He explodes off the snap and uses his strength and leverage to win in the trenches, helping pave the way for huge gains on the ground."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the last week, Jordan has picked up offers from South Alabama and Wake Forest!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With his talent, I'm sure more offers will be heading his way soon. He's a talented player with a ton to offer, be sure to check out some of his film below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/HamptonKJordan/status/1969452937886695911","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/HamptonKJordan/status/1969452937886695911 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1864620"],"_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-697a97d5e1eed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1864620' first='Marcus' last='Price'] is a dominant EDGE from Central who's coming off a breakout season for his team's defense this past fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>At 6'2 230, Price has the size, athleticism, and hands to be a dominant player in the trenches. He's quick off the snap, has impressive power, and has a set of quick, violent hands he uses to work around OL and get into the backfield.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Once in the backfield, Price has impressive closing speed and tackling technique that he uses to pressure/take down the quarterback. I'm really impressed with Price's game and am excited to watch him down the stretch of this season- him and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212200' first='Tristan' last='Lyles']</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/tristan-lyles/"></a> make an awesome pairing on Central's defensive front.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Price has seen his recruitment take off, picking up offers from Georgia State, Liberty, Tulane, and more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you haven't checked out any of Price's tape, I highly recommend you do so. He's already looking like one of the top pass rushers in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/25196063/68e56c2d4f4cfa5cc3423fbf' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-697ac353c734e"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2115472"],"_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-697a97d5e1f5e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jakobie Bates is an up-and-coming DL in the 2029 class who's already seeing his recruitment take off.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"I think Bates is going to be a problem moving forward. He's explosive off the snap, has violent, active hands, and a motor that allows him to go 100% all game long. When you combine those skills with his size, power, and speed, it makes him an incredibly tough assignment for opposing OLs.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>It's actually crazy how quickly Bates can get into the backfield. It doesn't matter if it's against the run or pass; he causes chaos behind the line of scrimmage and disrupts every single snap. Be sure to look out for him this next year, I have a feeling he'll be hard to miss."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the last week, Bates has picked up offers from South Carolina and Missouri!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With his talent, the sky's the limit. We all need to keep our eyes on this kid; he's already shown some dominant traits in his film below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20841185/69710c9b0c31ccbf65ba1e24' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-697ac353c73b9"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1687125"],"_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-697a97d5e1fcc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Paul "Trey" Kyles is a seriously talented EDGE from Daphne who's already made a name for himself as an eighth grader.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"I think I need to see some ID, cause there's absolutely no way Trey Kyles is in middle school. Kyles is already an incredibly well-rounded EDGE that can cause terror every snap. He explodes off the snap and has incredible speed, power, and leverage that he uses to set the edge and stop the run at a high level. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>On top of that, Kyles has shown he's a natural at rushing the passer. It's near impossible to keep this kid out of the backfield. He already has a ton of different moves he uses to lose OTs in the dust and get to the QB. I can't wait to see him develop, Kyles has an incredibly bright future ahead."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After a breakout season last fall, Kyles picked up an offer from Jacksonville State!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I can't wait to watch this kid over the next few seasons. He's already done some extremely impressive things on tape before even entering high school. Everyone needs to watch out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/25015279/691b5e64b9349181fda74609' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-697ac353c741f"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->