Watch List- Talented New 2027s to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Welcome back to our Watchlist series!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we head further into the offseason, we've found a bunch of new prospects to cover from all around the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As always, be sure to take a look at their film below! You won't want to miss this kind of talent!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1610285"],"_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-69cbcd7137e3e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1610285' first='Timothy' last='Rivers'] is a talented LB from Citronelle who made a ton of huge stops this past season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"Rivers is a physical, aggressive LB who can defend the run and pass at a high level. He's quick on his feet, has great instincts and play recognition, and flies around the field to create all sorts of impact plays.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>I'm really impressed with how Rivers plays the run. He's unstoppable in pursuit and will frequently make his way through several blockers to wrap up the ball carrier and create stops for little to no gain. On top of that, he can also produce out in coverage- he has good ball skills and is highly reactive, leading to some huge plays on the ball."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rivers put together some great tape from this past year. Do yourself a favor and check out some of his tape below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19870353/691f25002826b54db3db58d1' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69cbd77212abc"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2148969"],"_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-69cbcd7137ea8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">DeAndre White is a talented safety who's made a huge impact out in Blount's secondary the last two seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"I'm really impressed with White's skills from sideline-to-sideline. He has impressive speed and pursuit, leading to a lot of hustle plays across the entire field, no matter where he initially lines up pre-snap. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>I love how White defends the run. He's a heat-seeking missile who constantly makes his way downhill to tackle and prevent huge runs from breaking off in the open field. White is truly a hybrid defender who can create impact plays every down- I'm excited to see what he can do this upcoming season."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>White put together some impressive tape from this past season. Make sure you take a look below, he's heading into a big senior season this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22527486/6938cb6acf0c4dbc727848fc' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69cbd77212c56"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1682950"],"_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-69cbcd7137eef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1682950' first='Christian' last='Williams'] is a talented defender from Hale County who's lined up and produced at LB and SS.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"Williams is a versatile defender you can trust with any task on defense. He's productive off-ball, on the line of scrimmage, and deep within the secondary, and can defend the run, play well in coverage, and thrive as a blitzer. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>I'm really impressed with Williams skills in coverage. He isn't easily baited, can quickly adjust to his matchup, and has impressive tracking and ball skills that let him fly in and get his hands on the ball. On top of that, he's shown he can easily slip into the backfield to pressure the QB and stop the run. He's a really well-rounded player and a threat to offenses every down. We all need to watch for him in 2026."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams had a heck of a season this past fall for his defense. Make sure you take a look for yourself below. He has a huge senior year ahead. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19390798/6911227474301bea69fb311f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69cbd77212dd4"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2080096"],"_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-69cbcd7137f33"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2080096' first='Khi' last='Harris'] is a talented LB/RB from Luverne who's coming off his best season yet this past fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Offensively, Harris is a powerful runner who makes defenders work to bring him down. He's big, runs hard, and has terrific contact balance and strength to withstand hits and stay on his feet. On top of that, he has really impressive speed at his size, making it a chore for defenders to try to stop him. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>I think Harris is at his best as a pass rusher. He has impressive bend, speed, and power that he uses to completely obliterate OTs off the edge. It's so easy for him to lose linemen in the dust; he constantly generates pressure and makes life tough on opposing quarterbacks.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harris made some really impressive plays this past season. I think he's due for a huge year this coming season. In the meantime, make sure you take a look at his film below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20141373/68b29066a110f1fab6a1471c' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69cbd77212f2c"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2119542"],"_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-69cbcd7137f73"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2119542' first='Carson' last='Sanders'] is a talented EDGE from Piedmont who's coming off a huge junior season this past fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"Sanders is a talented EDGE who seems to find the backfield every snap. He's explosive off the ball, has really impressive speed and pursuit, and is a talented tackler who wraps up and doesn't let anyone escape from him. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Constantly throughout last season, Sanders made tackles for loss. He's a standout pass rusher who can cause all sorts of problems for opposing quarterbacks, but what really impressed me was his run defense. Sanders is terrific at collapsing the edge and getting hands on the RB- it's near impossible for teams to run the ball his way, making him a really tough to stop defender."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sanders has a huge senior year ahead this fall. Until then, make sure you watch some of his junior tape below. He made some jaw-dropping plays last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19955339/69372284ea0d31db039403b1' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69cbd7721305f"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->