Film Room: Hidden Gems that are Offer Now Prospects

<!-- 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":"Lucas Blessing","_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":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"225","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Santa Barbara","_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-699e4fba7fb35"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Blessing is a stout edge defender that is very active in the backfield and uses his sudden twitch and strong hands strike at the POA to keep blockers of his chest and rest the LOS. He does a good job quickly reading blocks, taking on double teams and drive blocks without losing ground and can provide a pass rush with a few power rush moves in his toolbox. He's a high motor kid that can chase flat down the line backside and redirecting in space while collapsing in the pocket quickly and showing some open field speed and athleticism for his size. He should draw plenty of D3+ interest through his senior year and is a key rising need to note along the defensive front.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1954750"],"_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-699e4fba7fbdf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Calloway is one of the more explosive runners across the section in this 2028 class and has some home-run speed in the clear and good twitch through the hole and overall athleticism heading into his Junior year. He has a strong build, natural lean when breaking tackles and can start/stop in the hole while showing he can catch the ball out of the backfield as well and is dangerous in space. He checks into our updated rankings as a top 25 back in the state for his class and should have a breakout Junior season for Helix and be atop the rushing leaders across the section by the end of this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1622367"],"_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-699e4fba7fc60"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Esmailian checks into our rankings as one of the top passers in the state for the 2028 class and is a accurate thrower with a quick release and solid mechanics heading into his junior year. He shows he can navigate the pocket while keeping his eyes downfield, evading pressure and delivers on schedule throws and can buy time with his legs and throw across his body with accuracy and good zip on the ball. His ability to process quickly and move defenders with his eyes is impressive, especially for his age and he is another top returning passer across the region heading into 2026. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2104440"],"_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-699e4fba7fcdd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Grigsby is it true safety and big time hitter at the third level that covers a ton of ground and is a excellent open field tackler while packing a punch at the point of attack and covering ground quickly underneath. He triggers quickly to ball carriers, takes the proper angles when coming downhill and has natural ball skills in transition with fluid hips and recovery speed if beat over the top. He plays sound in zone coverage with disciplined eyes and is a diverse defender that brings a lot to the table from the third level and is a plus athlete for the position. His versatility and ability to play both the pass over the top and come downhill in run support makes him a intriguing prospect and still has two years left in his prep career. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2124698"],"_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-699e4fba7fd56"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Urena enters into our updated rankings as one of the top passers in the 2028 class and had a solid sophomore season campaign for Imperial and should have a huge Junior season coming up in 2026. He has good throwing mechanics with a solid release and can fit the ball into tight windows, throws with touch over the top and has good spin on the ball. He should continue to improve as a downfield passer and decision maker over the next couple seasons and start seeing his stock rise on the camp circuit this spring and summer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->