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Alabama’s “Next” Up Skilled Guys

Alabama’s “Next” Up Skilled Guys
Austin Butler
Austin Butler February 12, 2026 @ 11:21 AM
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Jensen Edwards
Jensen Edwards 5'8" | 157 lbs | RB/LB | 2030
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Blake Adams
Blake Adams 5'10" | 135 lbs | QB | 2031
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Jace Kidd
Jace Kidd 5'6" | 140 lbs | RB/LB | 2030
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JaDarrious McWilliams
JaDarrious McWilliams 5'8" | 170 lbs | ATH | 2030
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Kennedi Watters
Kennedi Watters 6'3" | 175 lbs | ATH | 2030
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"Sweet Home Alabama" is a famous song and saying for the state of Alabama. Well, speaking of sweet in the state of Alabama, the state has a ton of sweet talent at the skilled positions. Let's check some of these "Next" up skilled talents!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_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-698e00bc5d8f4"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1646977"],"_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-698e00bc5d974"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1646977' first='Kennedi' last='Watters'] is an outstanding athlete who has great size and ability in the 2030 class in the state of Alabama. Watters is a pure playmaker that makes a great deal of game changing plays. I love what he brings to the table and as he continues to grow and improve, he's going to be a household name.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1685818"],"_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-698e00bc5d9c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1685818' first='JaDarrious' last='McWilliams'] has a ton of athletic ability and can do so much with the football in his hands, that's why he's considered an athlete. He can do it all and he's got that God-given ability to do it all. He is a special talent to follow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1716586"],"_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-698e00bc5da17"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1716586' first='Jensen' last='Edwards'] is a top notch running back and defensive player to keep eyes on. He has the great ability to make plays and take over a game. Edwards has that kind of talent. He's exciting on the gridiron!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1687353"],"_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-698e00bc5da62"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1687353' first='Blake' last='Adams'] is an ultra-talented quarterback in the 2031 class out of the state of Alabama, Adams has a great throwing motion and arm to make plays with. Adams has a lot of great intangibles at the quarterback position. One to watch for! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1686169"],"_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-698e0c173738a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1686169' first='Jace' last='Kidd'] is a top tier running back and linebacker in the 2030 class. This young man can go. He has a natural running ability, an explosiveness, vision and agility to make all of the plays possibly needed in a game. He's a special talent and will be a major household name in the high school ranks!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

"Sweet Home Alabama" is a famous song and saying for the state of Alabama. Well, speaking of sweet in the state of Alabama, the state has a ton of sweet talent at the skilled positions. Let's check some of these "Next" up skilled talents!

Kennedi Watters

Kennedi Watters

HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 175
POS ATH
CLASS 2030
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Kennedi
Watters ATH
Class
2030
Height
6'3"
Weight
175
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Alabama’s “Next” Up Skilled Guys
Kennedi Watters is an outstanding athlete who has great size and ability in the 2030 class in the...
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JaDarrious McWilliams

JaDarrious McWilliams

HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 170
POS ATH
CLASS 2030
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JaDarrious
McWilliams ATH
Class
2030
Height
5'8"
Weight
170
HS
Moody
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Alabama’s “Next” Up Skilled Guys
JaDarrious McWilliams has a ton of athletic ability and can do so much with the football in his...
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Jensen Edwards

Jensen Edwards

HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 157
POS RB/LB
CLASS 2030
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Jensen
Edwards RB/LB
Class
2030
Height
5'8"
Weight
157
HS
Helena Middle
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Alabama’s “Next” Up Skilled Guys
Jensen Edwards is a top notch running back and defensive player to keep eyes on. He has the...
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State: Alabama
School: Helena Middle
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Blake Adams

Blake Adams

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 135
POS QB
CLASS 2031
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Blake
Adams QB
Class
2031
Height
5'10"
Weight
135
HS
Bumpus Middle School
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Alabama’s “Next” Up Skilled Guys
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School: Bumpus Middle School
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Jace Kidd

Jace Kidd

HEIGHT 5'6"
WEIGHT 140
POS RB/LB
CLASS 2030
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Jace
Kidd RB/LB
Class
2030
Height
5'6"
Weight
140
HS
Hewitt-Trussville
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Alabama’s “Next” Up Skilled Guys
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School: Hewitt-Trussville
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