Film Study: 2027 Wide Receiver Watch List

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1338180"],"_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-69881df8d5f27"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hershfeldt measures in at 5'10 170-pounds, playing WR/CB for Sterling. This past season, he had 30 receptions for 557 yards with 5 touchdowns, 12 receptions for 107 yards with 2 touchdowns, 57 total tackles (37 solo, 20 assisted), and 4 PD. He has very good athletic ability due to very good speed, acceleration, jumping, and good change of direction. Good release at the line of scrimmage paired with very good separation quickness. Good ball tracking and catching. He has very good ball adjustment and body control. Does a great job high pointing the ball in contested situations. Smooth and controlled back pedal as a DB with fluid hips to match the receiver breaking into the route. Very good timing on pass break ups and closing quickness. Hershfeldt is an exciting player that I'm looking forward to seeing more of!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["480299"],"_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-69881df8d6017"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lucero is a big body receiver measuring in at 6'4 180-pounds. The WR/CB had 37 receptions for 510 yards with 10 touchdowns, 22 total tackles (15 solo, 7 assisted), 2.5 TFL, 5 INT, 3 PD, and 1 FR. He has good athletic ability due to very good jumping, speed, good acceleration, and change of direction. Good release at the line of scrimmage. Does a great job combatting the press jam and re-route attempts from DBs. Very good separation quickness. Very good ball tracking and catching skills. Lucero does a great job on contested catches. Good body control and ball adjustment. After the catch, he'll use his athletic ability to run past defenders and into the endzone. Look for Lucero to have a big season!</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":"Jayden Miller","_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":"145","_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":"Strasburg","_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-69881df8d61e9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Miller measures in at 5'11 145-pounds. The WR/CB had 31 receptions for 742 yards with 9 touchdowns, 39 total tackles (28 solo, 11 assisted), 3 TFL, 1 sack, 4 INT (1 pick 6), and 1 PD. Miller has very good athletic ability due to very good speed, change of direction, acceleration, and good jumping. Very good release against both off coverage and press jam. Miller has very good separation quickness. He outruns the DB at the top of the route, fights through contact, or will sit in an open zone void. Very good ball tracking and catching. He brings that same energy on the defensive side. Smooth and controlled back pedal with fluid hips to match the WR breaking into their stem. He's an exciting prospect who will only get better!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1459416"],"_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-69881df8d62b9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rillos is an explosive athlete for Ralston Valley. The 6'2 180-pound ATH had 64 carries for 513 yards with 8 touchdowns, 40 receptions for 704 yards with 6 touchdowns, 22 total tackles (14 solo, 8 assisted), 1 INT, 3 PD, 1 FR, and 1 blocked field goal. He has very good athletic ability due to elite acceleration, very good speed, jumping, change of direction, and balance. Lines up as a RB, WR, and SS. Very good vision to weave through defenders. Very good inside and outside running. Consistently gaining yards after contact, and shrugging tackles. As a WR, he demonstrates very good release. Very good separation quickness. He's a fluid route runner. Very good ball tracking and catching skills. Goes up and plucks the ball with his suction hands. Rillos is also a physical presence on defense. He's a hard hitter and runs across the field to make a tackle. Kid's a stud in my eyes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1685653"],"_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-69881df8d637e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rathbun measures in at 6'5 175-pounds, playing WR/FS. He had 24 receptions for 328 yards with 3 touchdowns, 12 total tackles (5 solo, 7 assisted), and 2 INT. He has good athletic ability due to very good speed, jumping, good acceleration, and change of direction. Good release at the line of scrimmage. Very good separation quickness. He fights through contact and gets open. Rathbun has a large catch radius. Very good ball tracking and catching. Plucks the ball out of the air with ease. Very good body control. He keeps his feet in bounds on sideline throws and contorts his body to make the catch. Very good ball adjustment. He'll adjust to over the shoulder throws or throws behind him. He'll even catch the ball over the DB's helmet. After the catch, he uses his good spin and juke move to reach the endzone. Rathbun is an exciting prospect that I want to see more of.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->