Wednesday Wrap- New 2027s On Our Radar

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Welcome back!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's Hump Day, so we're rolling out a new Wednesday Wrap!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today we're evaluating several new 2027s we have on our list, and trust me, you don't want to miss out on these guys' tape!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2132042"],"_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-69d6579dea9bb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Donovan Wilkerson is a talented LT from Jasper who's coming off a really impressive junior season this past fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"At 6'4 310, Wilkerson has dominant size, strength, and leverage he uses to bulldoze any defender in his path. Wilkerson is unstoppable as a run blocker. He explodes off the line, can flatten defenders, and has the mobility to work from level to level and assist his teammates further downfield.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>I'm equally impressed with Wilkerson's pass-protection skills. He's really quick on his feet, is highly reactive, and does a great job using his hands and pad level to keep pass rushers away from his QB. I think Wilkerson could easily pick up some attention from the next level; we're all going to have to watch."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilkerson really impressed me with his tape. I'm excited to see him play this upcoming fall. I think he has a really big year ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19575587/6910cdf6626691989132fe4f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69d6579deacdc"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1395152"],"_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-69d6579dead63"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alex Swain is a dynamic WR prospect who's made a ton of plays for Ashford over the last few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"Swain has impressive speed and acceleration that he uses to stretch the field and provide huge deep play opportunities. Swain consistently flies off the line of scrimmage and generates ridiculous separation, especially on vertical concepts- he has a knack for quickly getting to the endzone.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>I'm really impressed with Swain's versatility. He's not just a deep threat- he's shown the ability to impact multiple levels of the field and also be used as a rushing threat off of jet sweeps/end arounds. I think Swain is being slept on a little. He showed a ton of great things through last season."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Swain has a huge year ahead this upcoming fall. I think he and Ashford have a really exciting year ahead; we're all going to have to keep watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19326804/69c5d9e32c0973654658028a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69d6579deadb6"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2110689"],"_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-69d6579deae44"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2110689' first='Kayvion' last='Marsh'] is a physical OT from Lee who's made a huge impact in the trenches the last few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"At 6'5 285, Marsh is MASSIVE and uses every bit of his size to his advantage on the line of scrimmage. Marsh presents serious matchup issues for opposing defensive fronts. He's big, quick, and brings serious strength and power to his game, making it a chore for DL to find a way around him in pass protection.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Marsh really impresses as a run blocker. He makes pancaking DL/LBs look effortless, and does it at a really consistent rate, paving the way for huge runs on the ground for his teammates. I'm excited to watch Marsh this upcoming year. I think he's going to frustrate a lot of defenses across the state."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marsh is an every-down force on the line of scrimmage that defenses have to account for all game long. Make sure you take a look at your film below, you'll be impressed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19841861/68f64a31960816f8ff3bc84b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69d6579deae90"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2118042"],"_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-69d6579deaf13"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2118042' first='Jamorris' last='Young'] is a talented passer from Anniston who's heading into a big senior season this upcoming fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"Young throws a really pretty ball. He has great mechanics, stays calm and composed in the backfield, and delivers some beautiful passes all over the field from within the pocket. I'm really impressed with his touch, timing, and accuracy. He does a great job of hitting his targets in stride and makes every pass look effortless, regardless of the difficulty of the throw. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>I love seeing how well Young maneuvers the pocket. He's great at avoiding pressure and keeping his eyes downfield, always finding the open man. When you combine his arm talent, his processing, and improvisation, it makes him a really dangerous passer for opposing defenses to try and stop."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'm really excited to see Young in 2026. He made some really impressive throws last fall and put together some great tape in the process. See for yourself below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19552503/69384d665c5f6c2da4f7fd1b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69d6579deaf55"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2106636"],"_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-69d6579deafc9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2106636' first='Will' last='Simpson'] is a talented WR from Randolph who's made a ton of plays out wide the last two seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"Simpson is a sharp route runner who can cut, change his direction, and stop on a dime to generate ridiculous separation off of opposing DBs. When open, Simpson has a reliable set of hands he uses to haul in difficult catches along the sideline and deep downfield.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>I'm really impressed with the wide variety of routes Simpson can run as well as he does. He's a really experienced wideout who's shown he can impact every level of the field. It doesn't end there either. Simpson also has some impressive skills after the catch- he sees the field really well and always finds extra yards to maximize each reception. I think Simpson has a big year ahead in 2026. We all need to keep track of him."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Simpson has a big senior season ahead of him this fall. Until then, make sure you watch some of his film below. You'll come away impressed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/willfsimp1/status/1988602335829111112","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/willfsimp1/status/1988602335829111112 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->