2026 X Film Study 8

The X Film Study series continues with its eighth edition, once again highlighting intriguing underclassmen and rising prospects from across Oregon. This week's group features a strong mix of size, athleticism, and developmental upside, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. Several of these players already flash traits that translate well beyond the high school level, while others are beginning to emerge as breakout candidates within their classes. As always, the focus is on evaluating the film, projecting long-term potential, and identifying the tools that make these athletes stand out. Let's dive into the latest evaluations from around the state.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ConnorDarby57/status/2043862264282042639 </div></figure>   HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR FILM: Comment a link to your film by leaving a comment on the pinned post on my X profile. The post on my X profile is above.     Ingram is an imposing tight end prospect whose size immediately stands out on film. At 6'6”, he creates matchup problems and gives quarterbacks a huge catch radius, especially in contested situations where he can simply go up and win the football. What makes him even more intriguing is how well he moves for his size, showing surprisingly polished route running and body control as a receiver. He also flashed legitimate upside as an EDGE defender, highlighting the athleticism and versatility in his game. Ingram's combination of frame, movement skills, and two-way potential makes him one of the more intriguing matchup pieces in Oregon's 2027 class.      Holland is a very intriguing receiver prospect with a rare blend of size, fluidity, and ball skills. At 6'2”, he moves extremely well and shows the ability to track the football naturally down the field. His hands are reliable, and he consistently makes plays in contested situations by using his frame effectively. He also brings some run-after-catch ability, showing enough agility to make defenders miss in space. Holland's combination of body control and athleticism gives him a strong upside moving forward.      McCauley is an explosive outside linebacker whose speed and athleticism make him a dangerous weapon off the edge. He excels when attacking downhill as a blitzer, using his burst to create problems for offensive linemen and disrupt plays in the backfield. In space, he moves naturally and shows the ability to track down ball carriers sideline to sideline. Despite a lighter frame, he still plays with physicality and delivers impactful hits when he arrives at the football. McCauley's athletic profile and versatility make him a very intriguing defensive prospect in the 2027 class.      Sanders is a versatile young linebacker who already shows strong physicality and promising instincts on defense. He plays with good effort when pursuing the football and also shows the toughness needed to handle contact at the position. His frame gives him a lot of room for continued development, and the upside is easy to see this early in his career. As he continues to refine his movement skills and become more fluid overall, his game could take a major jump over the next two seasons. Sanders has the tools to develop into one of the more intriguing linebacker prospects in Oregon's 2028 class.      Threatts is a fluid EDGE prospect who flashes a lot of upside as a young defender. His athleticism and speed stand out immediately, especially when he's able to attack the edge and close on the quarterback. He moves naturally for the position and shows the bend and motor to consistently stay active around the football. With his length and frame, there is plenty of room for physical development over the next couple of years. As he continues adding strength and mass, Threatts has the tools to develop into a very intriguing EDGE prospect in the 2028 class.

The X Film Study series continues with its eighth edition, once again highlighting intriguing underclassmen and rising prospects from across Oregon. This week's group features a strong mix of size, athleticism, and developmental upside, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. Several of these players already flash traits that translate well beyond the high school level, while others are beginning to emerge as breakout candidates within their classes. As always, the focus is on evaluating the film, projecting long-term potential, and identifying the tools that make these athletes stand out. Let's dive into the latest evaluations from around the state.