Canyon Cup 18U- Key Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take another look at this past weekend's event with some additional players that caught the eye.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1695564"],"_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-69b3801f67f50"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Draycen made several plays during the event and didn't give much room for his receiver to operate. He shows good quickness, does well with twitchy receivers, and has the hip bend to stick to them. He shows good closing speed, and when the ball is in the air, tracks the ball well and makes a play on it. He made several key plays during the event, including PBU's and a key interception. Draycen's talent translates, and he should be a big-time contributor this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["944658"],"_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-69b3801f67ffb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Justice made several key plays during the event, and he is a cover corner that does well on an island and has natural instincts. He uses his longer limbs to disrupt passing lanes and is a cornerback who does a good job of sticking to his receiver and has good closing speed. He's a corner who has put on good size this offseason and shows good speed to stay with his receivers. He can play in multiple concepts and does everything you want to see in an FCS/FBS caliber player. His recruitment should pick up soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1082092"],"_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-69b3801f68076"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bridger is a complete backer and has good cover skills. He's instinctual, and watching him work in space and backpeddling, he doesn't get lost in space and doesn't allow too much room for a receiver that comes into his zone. He has a natural feel in coverage and has a quick reactionary skill set. He disrupted many passing windows and made quarterbacks have to reset and look elsewhere. He made several key plays, including a big-time interception. He is a player who should get D1 offers and is one of the better backers in the 2028 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2149823"],"_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-69b3801f680d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Madax shows good twitchiness and is a receiver who has clean footwork and is crisp in his routes. He's a tough cover and is a slippery receiver who excels in space and creating after the catch. He was a receiver who got open on many of his routes, and that will translate into the season. I'm expecting a big final year from him. He operates best out of the slot and would not be surprised if he becomes the gadgety option this year in the offense to give them a spark. He should be a big-time contributor and a name to know. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1937302"],"_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-69b3801f68125"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Damian made key plays throughout the event and was a player who made excellent plays on the opening night, including a game-winning touchdown as time expired. He is a player who moves well and has good quickness to his game. He shows good hip fluidity and is a player who is set up for a great season and should be a name to know. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Those were some additional players to know and ones that caught the eye during the event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->