May Check-in: Underrated Prospects Across the State

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We've got so many talented prospects in Alabama to cover that sometimes we miss out on some of the prospects making the most noise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That's no excuse, of course! So, we're revisiting some of the talented prospects across the state who haven't gotten as much coverage as of late.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You won't want to miss out on these guys, so be sure to watch their film below!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1646779"],"_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-6a1cde3137103"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1646779' first='Emmanuel' last='Gales'] is a talented LB from Vigor who's brought a ton to his team's defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Gales is a physical LB who is a threat to opposing offenses every snap who dominates the run and causes chaos in the backfield on passing downs. Gales flies to the ball- he has impressive speed and play recognition skills he uses to close up rushing lanes, get into the backfield, and come up with huge plays for loss against the run. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Against the pass, Gales has a similar level of impact in the backfield- he's terrific at blitzing his way around OL to generate pressure on the quarterback, force bad decisions, and come up with sacks.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gales has had a big month, picking up new offers from Miles College, North Alabama and more!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you haven't watched him before, be sure to take a look at some of his clips below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/21431744/693630c3d64492f7ffbf880bu0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a1cde3137355"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1651336"],"_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-6a1cde31373c1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1651336' first='Dwand' last='Atkins'] is a productive 2028 LB from Selma who's coming off another impressive season last fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Atkins is quick to read and react to opposing offenses- he's excellent at finding and attacking the ball against the run, flying downhill, filling in rushing lanes, and wrapping up the ball carrier down by the line of scrimmage for little to no gain.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Atkins is just as dominant on passing downs- he's great in coverage, sticks with WRs, and has the ball skills to break up and pick off passes downfield. I'm most impressed with Atkins's ability to create sideline-to-sideline plays- he's a fast, instinctual player on this Selma defense who flies to the ball nearly every snap.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Atkins has been really impressive through his first two seasons, and I think we've only just seen the beginning. I think he'll have a huge year this fall- take a look at his film below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22613513/68bc5aa72172dda1ab40d38eu0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a1cde31373f2"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1624837"],"_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-6a1cde3137446"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1624837' first='Roman' last='White'] is an up-and-coming 2028 LB from Minor who I think we'll be hearing a ton from this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>I'm super impressed with White's tackling- he wraps up well, allows little yardage after making initial contact, and also can deliver huge hits to the ball carrier. I'm just as impressed with White's skills as a blitzer, he can fight off blockers and easily make his way to the quarterback, consistently generating pressure and forcing bad decisions with the ball. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>White also brings the same level of play to special teams- he came up with a ton of huge tackles against kick returners all year long, consistently helping his team prevent big returns.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>White has some really great tape through his first two seasons. I think he has real potential heading into his junior year, and that he's primed for a breakout season. Take a look at his tape below, and you'll see why. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22642352/6920f534776090401ccd42afu0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a1cde3137472"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1643074"],"_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-6a1cde31374c2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1643074' first='Wyatt' last='Baty'] is a talented defender from Spain Park who showed some great things this past season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"I'm really impressed with Baty's instincts and ability to make plays in pursuit- he does a great job tracking the ball and hustles across the field to come up with impressive stops against the run and pass. Baty is a dominant run defender, he consistently flies downhill to fill in rushing lanes, fight off blockers, and stop the run behind or near the line of scrimmage. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Baty is just as good at defending the pass. He can cover lots of space, is quick to break on the ball, and can also be utilized as a blitzer, constantly finding ways to make opposing quarterbacks' lives harder.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Baty has continued to get better and it showed in his tape from this past season. See for yourself below- I'm excited to see what Baty will do in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18181290/69723cf2b4632078464cee16u0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a1cde31374ec"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1645052"],"_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-6a1cde313753b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1645052' first='Cortez' last='Cooks'] is a reliable DB from Auburn who's had a huge month in May.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Cooks is a really impressive safety who plays with a ton of speed and instincts out in the secondary. Cooks is already a playmaker out in coverage- he does a fantastic job breaking on passes and using his hands to come up with PBUs and INTs and never lets anyone get behind him downfield for big plays.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Cooks is just as dominant defending the run- he's a physical DB who doesn't shy away from contact and frequently meets RBs down by the line of scrimmage to come up with stops.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cooks has picked up offers from North Alabama, Alabama State, and more this month- and for good reason. He's a talented player with a huge year ahead, make sure you watch some of his film below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17660408/68d6091c81482ccaf997da6fu0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a1cde3137565"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->