Next Up: 2029 Prospects With Untapped Receiving Potential

<!-- 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":"Andres Esparza","_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":"Adams City ","_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-6998b75a6fabe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Esparza plays WR/DB for Adams City. He had 5 receptions for 58 yards with 1 touchdown and 41 total tackles (19 solo, 22 assisted). Esparza has good athletic ability due to very good change of direction, acceleration, good speed, and jumping. Good release at the line of scrimmage. He'll use his quick feet to gain the upper hand in man coverage. Esparza uses his athleticism to get open with short bursts of speed to get open. Good ball tracking and catching. As a defensive back, he demonstrates very good read and reaction speed. Esparza will run across the field to make the tackle and assist his teammates. Good zone and man coverage. Keep an eye on his development.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2101470"],"_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-6998b75a6fb2b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Manzanare measures in at 5'10 145-pounds and is already putting the state on notice. As a two-way player, the FS/WR had 7 receptions for 110 yards with 2 touchdowns, 58 total tackles (11 solo, 47 assisted), 1 TFL, 1 QB pressure, 17 PD, 3 FR, and 5 blocked punts. Enzo has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, speed, change of direction, and good jumping. Very good release with good separation quickness. Very good ball tracking and good catching. As a safety, he has good read and reaction speed. Manzanare excels in both run support and coverage. Very good man coverage and closing quickness. He does a great at timing his pass break ups and sticking to the receiver like glue. Good tackling and very good competitive toughness. Manzanare has the potential to be a top tier prospect for years to come.</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":"Gio Mosley ","_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":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"155","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2410","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Valley","_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-6998b75a6fbc3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mosley has shown promise in limited action as receiver. He measures in at 5'10 155-pounds. He had 7 receptions for 139 yards with 3 touchdowns, 12 total tackles (11 solo, 1 assisted), and 3 PD. Mosley has good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, change of direction, good speed, and jumping. Good release against both off coverage and the press jam. Mosley gets open by fighting through contact during the route or he'll make the DB miss with his shiftiness He has good ball tracking and catching. Strong hands to hold onto the ball while getting hit. Good body control and ball adjustment. As a defensive back, he's shown good re-routing ability and strong tackling. Look out for him to breakout with an extended role next 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":"Ben Herrera","_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":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"190","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2407","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Brush","_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-6998b75a6fc55"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Herrera is a big body TE/DE measuring in at 6'4 190-pounds as a freshman. He had 4 receptions for 47 yards with 2 touchdowns, 9 total tackles (7 solo, 2 assisted), 2 TFL, 1 QB pressure. Herrera has good athletic ability due to very good jumping, good change of direction, acceleration, and speed. Good release paired with good separation quickness. Excels as a catcher. Very good ball tracking and catching. Good body control and ball adjustment. He's shown to have a nose for the endzone with 50% of his catches being touchdowns. Good blocking with his very good hand placement skills. As a defensive end, he shows promise as well. Good initial quickness out of his stance paired with very good tackling. Keep an eye out for Herrera's development going forward.</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":"Christopher Salazar-O'Keefe","_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":"Air Academy","_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-6998b75a6fce3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Salazar-O'Keefe is an intriguing prospect for the Air Academy. He had 10 carries for 52 yards with 7 receptions for 103 yards with 2 touchdowns, 6 total tackles (2 solo, 4 assisted), and 3 kick returns for 56 yards. Salazar-O'Keefe has good athletic ability due to very good speed, change of direction, good acceleration, jumping, and balance. Good release at the line of scrimmage. Beats the press jam with his quick feet. Good separation quickness using his athletic ability to outrun the DB. Good ball tracking and catching. He's shown to impact the running game with his good vision. He's another player I'm excited to see continue his development.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->