Mismatch Playmakers in the Passing Game

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A mismatch in the passing game is a receiver who creates problems for defenses at every level. These players can line up in multiple positions, and offenses can be creative in their ability to use them in the field of play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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":2100428,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Dayshawn Preston","_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":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"180","_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":"Pittsford-Mendon","_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-695dcd8705161"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dayshawn Preston was a mismatch player at Pittsford Mendon that hauled in 58 catches for 720 yards and 6 touchdowns. By the same token, at CB he made a major impact, recording eight interceptions. However, Preston was all around the formations on offense, lining up at multiple receiver positions. He even took direct snaps from under center, which displayed his versatility and speed. Given these points, the strong hands and route-running ability were major keys to success. Running stop-and-go, slants, comebacks, and go balls were major factors. Lastly, fighting for extra yardage and leaning on his natural quickness in space was the separating difference.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18383051/691bd84004391959c46d98c8' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-695dcd8705335"} /--> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/DayshawnPr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DayshawnPr</a>! Dayshawn had 7 Catches for 71 yards, 2 TDs and 2 INTs over the weekend! <a href="https://t.co/VKfWfC30Lt">pic.twitter.com/VKfWfC30Lt</a></p>&mdash; Steve Marriott (@SteveMarriott_) <a href="https://twitter.com/SteveMarriott_/status/1987899133894762797?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1610739"],"_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":2102656,"_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-695dcd8705391"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1610739' first='Jesse' last='Jablonsky'] was the other WR at Pittsford Mendon that also granted the Pittsford offense to be successful. Given that, Jablonsky was a super effective route runner from the slot. Running productive routes that grant separation and free space over the middle stood out. Plenty of times, Jablonsky was able to beat the DB in man coverage with his quick feet and sharp breaks.&nbsp; Additionally, he displayed strong hand-eye coordination when tracking the football downfield, along with the body control to adjust with balance through the catch. He ended the season with 4 TDs with 35 catches for 473 yards.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19953399/694b2ad1e973529892f84955' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-695dcd87053b7"} /--> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOSH9O9DKe8/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style="background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;margin: 1px;max-width:540px;min-width:326px;padding:0;width:99.375%;width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px);width:calc(100% - 2px)"><div style="padding:16px"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOSH9O9DKe8/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="background:#FFFFFF;line-height:0;padding:0 0;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;width:100%" target="_blank"> <div style="flex-direction: row;align-items: center"> <div style="background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 50%;flex-grow: 0;height: 40px;margin-right: 14px;width: 40px"></div> <div style="flex-direction: column;flex-grow: 1;justify-content: center"> <div style="background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;margin-bottom: 6px;width: 100px"></div> <div style="background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;width: 60px"></div></div></div><div style="padding: 19% 0"></div> <div style="height:50px;margin:0 auto 12px;width:50px"></div><div style="padding-top: 8px"> <div style="color:#3897f0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:550;line-height:18px">View this post on Instagram</div></div><div style="padding: 12.5% 0"></div> <div style="flex-direction: row;margin-bottom: 14px;align-items: center"><div> <div style="background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 50%;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px"></div> <div style="background-color: #F4F4F4;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px;flex-grow: 0;margin-right: 14px;margin-left: 2px"></div> <div style="background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 50%;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px"></div></div><div style="margin-left: 8px"> <div style="background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 50%;flex-grow: 0;height: 20px;width: 20px"></div> <div style="width: 0;height: 0;border-top: 2px solid transparent;border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4;border-bottom: 2px solid transparent"></div></div><div style="margin-left: auto"> <div style="width: 0px;border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4;border-right: 8px solid transparent"></div> <div style="background-color: #F4F4F4;flex-grow: 0;height: 12px;width: 16px"></div> <div style="width: 0;height: 0;border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4;border-left: 8px solid transparent"></div></div></div> <div style="flex-direction: column;flex-grow: 1;justify-content: center;margin-bottom: 24px"> <div style="background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;margin-bottom: 6px;width: 224px"></div> <div style="background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;width: 144px"></div></div></a><p style="color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:17px;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:8px;overflow:hidden;padding:8px 0 7px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOSH9O9DKe8/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:17px;text-decoration:none" target="_blank">A post shared by PRZDIDOMENICO (@przdidomenico)</a></p></div></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Honored to be recognized by <a href="https://twitter.com/SecVFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SecVFootball</a> for 2nd team All Star selection. Thank you to Coach <a href="https://twitter.com/SteveMarriott_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SteveMarriott_</a> for the support. <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBernas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBernas</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/apoos2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@apoos2</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PCSDAthletics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PCSDAthletics</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GregCTC585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregCTC585</a> <a href="https://t.co/eCTNOflL1K">https://t.co/eCTNOflL1K</a> <a href="https://t.co/iWYzLWQGCY">pic.twitter.com/iWYzLWQGCY</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1610739' first='Jesse' last='Jablonsky'] (@Jesse_Jablonsky) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jesse_Jablonsky/status/2002391239417561441?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2034544"],"_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":1255773,"_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-695f14d3c837f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Liam O'Shea is a multi-threat playmaker who presents a true mismatch for defenses due to his athleticism and receiving ability. Significantly, the usage to be sent in motion on quick screens and quick passes was high. The quick reaction to work back to the football was shown at WR and snaps at CB. Straightaway, taking a 5-yard out route into 10 yards due to O'Shea's YAC ability in space was strong. Thereupon, working off timing allowed him to make impactful catches down the field as a target for his QB if a play breaks down.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pl" dir="ltr">Junior Season Highlights <br>WR Film ✅<br>CB Film ✅<br>ATH Film✅ <a href="https://t.co/aNeDiRU1do">pic.twitter.com/aNeDiRU1do</a></p>&mdash; Liam O'Shea (@LiamOShea2027) <a href="https://twitter.com/LiamOShea2027/status/1991937453239009698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Starting 2026 off with a strong full body workout!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WR</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/classof2027?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#classof2027</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ATH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ATH</a> <a href="https://t.co/PWI83NywaM">pic.twitter.com/PWI83NywaM</a></p>&mdash; Liam O'Shea (@LiamOShea2027) <a href="https://twitter.com/LiamOShea2027/status/2008377692953985344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1992539"],"_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-6960662d696f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A vertical receiver who consistently created mismatches down the field against DBs. [player_tooltip player_id='1992539' first='Sebastian' last='Lewis'] had a knack for running hitch-and-gos to get behind the defense for big scores. Thereupon, he was a multi-tool WR that was utilize in motion to get open and was use in motion to free him up on a variety of short and intermediate concepts. In particular, Lewis has smooth hips, strong hands, and the YAC ability that separated him. The instincts to become open and make contested catches over defenders no doubt make him a mismatch all over.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20616209/68fec32cad5c89f57c9517f0' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6960662d6989e"} /--> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Incredible ending to an undefeated senior season (14–0)! State Champs!!<br><br>State Chip Highlights:<br>5 Receptions <br>83 Yards<a href="https://twitter.com/PRZcory?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZcory</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KDJmedia1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KDJmedia1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FaMSportsVF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FaMSportsVF</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/garnet_football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@garnet_football</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hoopsmbd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hoopsmbd</a> <a href="https://t.co/b2C0s66gqI">pic.twitter.com/b2C0s66gqI</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1992539' first='Sebastian' last='Lewis'] (@SebLewis20) <a href="https://twitter.com/SebLewis20/status/1998574775317234057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1789433"],"_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-6961c17c1916b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1789433' first='Chayce' last='Clanton'] is a human highlight at the receiver position that has the vertical presence to get down the field and cause matchup nightmares. Undoubtedly, the ability to catch the football away from his body while moving was a major strength. Clanton has big-time size and uses it effectively to outjump defensive backs in contested-catch situations. Defenses struggled with his late hands on deep balls, as well as his ability to turn catches into large gains. In essence, Clanton pairs solid acceleration with impressive contact balance, making him dangerous in space. Finding opening space and working back to his QB would flash. Ending the year lining up in a variety of spots on the outside and inside, including RB, highlighting his overall talent level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22068129/691f20adda670837304ae4e1' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6961c17c19490"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Social Media:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/Jesse_Jablonsky">[player_tooltip player_id='1610739' first='Jesse' last='Jablonsky'] (@Jesse_Jablonsky) / X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/LiamOShea2027">Liam O'Shea (@LiamOShea2027) / X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/SebLewis20">[player_tooltip player_id='1992539' first='Sebastian' last='Lewis'] (@SebLewis20) / X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/Chayce_Clanton">[player_tooltip player_id='1789433' first='Chayce' last='Clanton'] (@Chayce_Clanton) / X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/DayshawnPr">Dayshawn Preston (@DayshawnPr) / X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->