Developmental Watch: 2029 Linebackers and Running Backs

<!-- 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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Ryan Gooch","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_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":"Resurrection Christian","_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-698e563dcb3e5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gooch is a RB, MLB, and safety for Resurrection Christian. This previous season, he had 11 carries for 94 yards with 1 touchdown, 18 total tackles (5 solo, 13 assisted), 1 TFL, and 1 INT. Gooch has good athletic ability due to very good speed, balance, good acceleration, change of direction, and jumping. Good vision paired with very good inside running and good outside. He uses his very good balance and body control to tip toe the sideline on returns and big gains. It takes multiple defenders to bring him down. When he's lined up as a receiver, shows his good release and ball tracking skills. Good catching too. Once he gets past the DB, his home run speed shows. Gooch is an explosive kick returner as well. I'm excited to see where his career takes him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Trinity McKee","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Bayfield","_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-698e563dcb4ae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mckee plays linebacker for Bayfield and has already made an impact as a freshman starting. He had 41 total tackles (21 solo, 20 assisted). McKee has good athletic ability due to very good lateral quickness, good acceleration, speed, and jumping. He has good sideline to sideline range and does a solid job in zone coverage. Mckee has good read and reaction speed. Good get off and block shedding ability. Good tackling paired with good strength. Very good competitive toughness to help teammates finish tackles. Look for McKee to continue developing his technique this off-season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2101565"],"_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-698e563dcb506"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Heger is already an explosive linebacker as a freshman. He measures in at 5'10 180-pounds. He had 46 total tackles (15 solo, 31 assisted), 2 TFL, 1 sack, and 3 INT. Heger has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, lateral quickness, change of direction, good speed, and jumping. Very good read and reaction speed. He's an instinctive linebacker. Heger has very good tackling skills. Uses his strength to stop the ball carrier. When blitzing, Heger uses his smooth feet to pivot into an open gap and get the TFL. Very good blitzer. He bulldozes through the OL easily. I'm very excited to see how he continues developing as a linebacker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2100951"],"_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-698e563dcb54e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gilmore made the most in limited carries as a freshman. In 6 games, he had 18 carries for 218 yards with 1 touchdown, averaging 12.1 yards per carry. He also had 6 kick returns for 89 yards. Gilmore has good athletic ability due to very good balance, good change of direction, acceleration, and speed. Uses his good vision to pick, slide, and accelerate into the open hole at the LOS. If they're all covered, he'll uses his jump cuts to pivot into the open one. Very good inside running. I'm excited to see how Gilmore does with a full season under his belt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2100957"],"_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-698e563dcb592"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thompson measures in at 5'11 180-pounds playing RB/LB for University. He had 34 carries for 167 yards with 2 touchdowns, 1 reception for 8 yards, 21 total tackles (14 solo, 7 assisted), 2 TFL, 1 sack, 3 kick returns for 47 yards. Thompson has good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, good change of direction, balance, and speed. As a RB, he demonstrates good vision to weave through the defense. Isn't afraid of putting his shoulder down and running through a linebacker. As a LB, good read and reaction speed. Demonstrates good range and helps teammates finish tackles. Another player to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->