The Watch List: Episode 5

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I am proud to announce that I have joined Coach Mac, Coach Tuck, and Coach Ed on the After the Snap Podcast brought to you by Sage Media Solutions. Each week, I will join the squad during their Watch List Segment, to discuss a few players across the State of New York who deserve some love, along with written evaluations. In the first episode, we broke down the film of ATH [player_tooltip player_id='2133658' first='Isaiah' last='Smith'], and OL [player_tooltip player_id='2133659' first='Jonathan' last='David']. In today's article, we look at [player_tooltip player_id='2146762' first='Owen' last='Elaiho'], [player_tooltip player_id='2119333' first='Christopher' last='Biondi'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1651239' first='Beyty' last='Diouf'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="font-size: revert;white-space: normal;font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--system-fonts)">The Summer Reigonal Exposure Showcases are back, and New York has one on May 23rd. Other states will also host events. 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Follow me on Twitter <strong><a href="https://x.com/PRZcory">PrzCory</a></strong> so you never miss a beat!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1651239"],"_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-69f377738ba82"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Eagle Academy Prospect is the first name on this watch list. Representing the NYC Region of the state, [player_tooltip player_id='1651239' first='Beyty' last='Diouf'] is a star LB for the Brooklyn Squad. Diouf is a rover, who plays with an extreme high motor, and showcases the ability to make plays hashmark to hashmark. He is a fierce tackler, who wraps up playmakers with ease, and can eliminate rush lanes across the field. As a pass rusher, he is an elite force, and uses his elite speed, and strength which is seen with good hand placement to reach the backfield. He can drop in coverage, and showcases a high IQ with elite footwork. Diouf is one of the smartest players in NYC. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2119333"],"_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-69f377738bb4b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Next up is a severely underrated playmaker in Lineman [player_tooltip player_id='2119333' first='Christopher' last='Biondi']. The Kellenberg lineman, plays on both sides of the ball, but I like him mainly as a D-Tackle or a D-Lineman. Biondi has a serious blend of skills, which are on full display on his tape. Biondi shows an elite blend of strength on his tape, and we see a nice blend of tools, like swim and spin on his rushes. He gets off the line well, and utilizes his power well. He showcases solid leverage, where he can I think improve with his footwork and leverage on his rushes. With these skills he is by far a scary and elite playmaker on Long Island waiting for September to come. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2146762"],"_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-69f377738bbe1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Heading upstate to Section One we take a look at one of the top players in all of Rockland County. [player_tooltip player_id='2146762' first='Owen' last='Elaiho'], is the only player on this lists history with offers, yet his name flies under the radar for rankings, and a majority of coaches. He has outstanding grades opening up the door to the Patriot League and Ivy League offers. On tape, he plays mainly as an EDGE rusher or D-Lineman. Elaiho has an elite set of tool at his disposal, and is an elite Rusher. I like his blend of strength and footwork. He is a true hole clogger in the run game, and showcases good tackling form. Elaiho has risen tremendously and seen his recruitment pick up lately and for a good reason, as the Clarkstown South kid is elite. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->