Scouting Spotlight: Prospects Flashing Big Time Potential

Echelmeier measures in at 6'0 160-pounds, playing WR/OLB for Mountain Range. He had 13 receptions for 321 yards for 2 touchdowns, 20 receptions for 95 yards, and 13 returns for 280 yards. Echelmeier has very good athletic ability due to very good speed, jumping, change of direction, and good acceleration. Very good release at the LOS using his quick feet to beat the press jam. Fights throught contact to get open. Smooth and fluid route runner. Very good ball tracking and catching Very good body control and adjustment on his catches. Contorts his body and keeps both feet in bound to make the catch. He consistently finds ways to get open for his QB in the scramble drill. Echelmeier also excels as a run blocker, showing his physicality to create run lanes for his back. He's an exciting young receiver I want to see more of!     Paul measures in at 6'1 185-pounds playing TE/DE for Broomfield. He has good athletic ability due to good acceleration, speed, jumping, and change of direction. As a defensive end, he has good initial quickness out of his stance. Good get off speed and block shedding. Paul will put his arms up to create pass deflections and even got himself a pick 6. He has very good pursuit and doesn't stop till the ball carrier is in his grasp. Good catching and separation quickness as a tight end. He excels as a blocker. Very good hand strength with powerful legs to push defenders back and create running lanes. Keep an eye on him next season.     Saunders measures in at 6'1 185-pounds. He plays two other varsity sports as well, track and basketball. Last season, he went 33/62 for 605 yards, 53.2% completion rate, 4 TDs, 0 INT, 28 carries for 218 yards with 3 touchdowns. Saunders has very good throw power with good release. He throws a tight spiral and has a fluid throwing motion. Good pocket presence, going through his reads to find the open man. He's very careful with the ball, not being reckless launching it down the field. Saunders throws with purpose. Good ball placement skills. If no one was open, he'd use his athletic ability to run for the first down. He's a name to watch in the off-season.     Lucas measures in at 5'11 145-pounds. The sophomore QB threw 93/162 for 1404 yards, 57.4% completion rate, 10 TDs, 5 INT, 76 carries for 336 yards with 10 touchdowns. He has good athletic ability due to good acceleration, speed, balance, and change of direction. Very good release paired with good throw power. Lucas has good progression speed. Good pocket presence. If no one's open, he'll use his very good scramble ability to run for the first down. Very good ball placement skills paired with very good touch. Lucas takes care of the football as well. He's not reckless but decisive. This two-way starter will continue to shock people going into next season.     Veasley Jr. is an up-and-coming corner for Cherry Creek. He has a lot of potential and has shown flashes throughout the season, especially in the playoffs. Measures in at 5'10 160-pounds. He had 40 total tackles (24 solo, 16 assisted), 1 INT, and 1 FR. Veasley Jr. has very good athletic ability due to very good speed, acceleration, jumping, and good change of direction. Smooth and controlled back pedal. Fluid hips to match WR breaking into their steam. Veasley Jr. excels at jamming the WR at the LOS and re-routing through the route. Good man and zone coverage skills. Very good closing quickness to create pass deflections. He impacts the run game as well with his good tackling. He doesn't shy away from contact. I'm excited to see him continue balling out next season!