Top Norcal Names to Watch Heading Into Summer

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Cody Thacher","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"225","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Stevenson School ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a160891240de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thacher is one of the top defensive lineman across the CCS and has a college build with plenty of room to grow and develop over his collegiate career. At already 6'4" and change, he has a massive frame with plus length and does a good job using it out of his stance with a strong punch, quick extension and shed and is stout against the run. He can reset the line, has a few power rush moves in his toolbox and moves well in space for his size with closing speed and change of direction when making plays in the backfield. He is a two-way guy for the Pirates but should find his home on the defensive front in college and is one of the bigger under-the radar guys Norcal has to offer with good upside and untapped potential. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2106872"],"_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-6a15b771650e6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Westbrook has been flying a bit under the radar this spring but should have a breakout senior season campaign for Redondo Union and is one of the top uncommitted corners we have in southern California. He is a very sticky player with elite man cover skills, quick hips in transition and breaks quickly to ball carriers while able to recover if beat inside with good length and closing speed when making up ground. He plays physical with his hands at the LOS, is a high IQ player in zone coverage and does a nice job staying physical with bigger receivers downfield and has highpoint abilities at the POA. Westbrook is going to be a steal at the FCS+ level and is a key name to note moving through the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"George Gilbert","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"175","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2410","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Miramonte","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a160891242a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gilbert is one of the top playmakers in the Bay Area and is coming off a impressive Junior season for Miramonte. He can create separation downfield, get off press coverage and has strong hands with tracking abilities over the top from various angles on 50/50 balls in the open field. After the catch, he has a nice burst while able to make tacklers miss in the open field and can play both on the outside or in the slot. He should draw plenty of late college attention through his senior year and is going to be another top steal across the Bay Area right before signing day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2106858"],"_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-6a1608912432f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Garcia is another prospect that remains uncommitted and is a next level guy for St. Mary's. He is strong and powerful at the point of attack while able to jack up blockers with inside hands and a quick lockout while a high motor guy that is always around the ball. He can transition from speed to power when collapsing the pocket and shows good backside pursuit and knockdown abilities when pressing quarterbacks. He should have a monster senior season for St. Mary's and will be a nice late add to a FCS+ program this Fall or Winter and should be close to hauling in his first offer here soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2124177"],"_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-6a160891243aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Harrison is one of the top running backs in the class across California and had a breakout sophomore season for Pittsburg. He's a strong and physical back that gets downhill quickly, can break arm and ankle tackles in the hole and delivers a punch at the point of attack. He has good vision in tight windows with cutback abilities/lateral agility and shows contact balance at the first two levels. He displays solid speed in the open field and start/stop abilities in the hole while able to catch the ball out of the backfield. Overall, Harrison is a diverse prospect that brings a lot to the table and will start to see offers rolling in during his junior year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->