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Five Future Stars Report

Five Future Stars Report
Jamil Metts Jr
Jamil Metts Jr June 24, 2026 @ 09:56 AM
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Gage Palmer
Gage Palmer 6'3" | 225 lbs | LB/EDGE | 2027
VA
Jaxon Manning
Jaxon Manning 6'4" | 290 lbs | OL | 2027
VA
Rob Hughes Jr.
Rob Hughes Jr. 5'9" | 180 lbs | ATH/RB | 2027
VA
William Butler
William Butler 6'5" | 229 lbs | WR/TE | 2027
VA
Lloyd Cropp Jr
Lloyd Cropp Jr 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB | 2027
VA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> In this article, I will be discussing athletes who I believe are the next future stars going to the next level</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["413162"],"_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-6a2b492e8baeb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='413162' first='Lloyd' last='Cropp Jr'] is a very talented defensive back who has a tremendous amount of talent. Lloyd ability to track the ball is like no other, he has very fluid hips and is very rangy. Throughout watching Cropp film he displayed elite burst breaking on the ball which led him to having 3 interceptions and 7 pass break ups. Going into his final year he will light it up and pick up where he left off from and his level of play will translate well going to the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/lloydcropp9/status/1990971340585906276?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/lloydcropp9/status/1990971340585906276?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1297619"],"_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-6a2b492e8bbad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1297619' first='William' last='Butler'] is a Big Physical target for Loudoun Sports Academy. As I examined Williams film he had shown nothing but pure dominance on both sides of the ball. On the offensive side of the ball he is a very reliable target, he can line up at (Tight End) and Wide Receiver. He does an amazing job at running routes at all levels from short, intermediate and deep. Butler does a great job at high pointing the ball and catching the ball with his hands and not his body !! On the Defensive side of the ball Butler is a menace as he lines up on the edge. Due to his height he is able to swat down passes and cause relentless pressure which allows his teammates to make plays or even himself. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1311640"],"_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-6a2b492e8bc7b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1311640' first='Rob' last='Hughes Jr.'] is a complete game changer and a walking highlight reel. Hughes has blazing speed and very elite vision that allows him to rip apart defenses. As I viewed Hughes film he displayed great concentration and balance to stay on his feet after the first contact or more. This young man has tons of juice and is very twitchy paired with his elite change of direction he is untouchable. The future is bright for Rob Hughes Jr as he prepares for his final year at Kempsville.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1311655"],"_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-6a2b492e8bd67"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1311655' first='Jaxon' last='Manning'] is a complete stud and is a future star in the making as he allowed 0 Pressures and 0 Sacks, and named All District and All Region. Now that his Junior year in the books Jaxon sets his eyes for his final season with the Liberty Christian Academy. The reason why I believe Jaxon is a future star is because he has elite hand placement, great technique and base, excellent footwork and can play Guard his (primary position) or he can play Center. Manning is an excellent pass blocker and run blocker as well and he does a amazing job at pulling and being a lead blocker. At 6'4 285 he is a complete unit and moves very well for somebody his size and he will definitely hand out pancakes, Cant wait to see him ball on the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1311670"],"_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-6a2b492e8bdf6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>![player_tooltip player_id='1311670' first='Gage' last='Palmer'] is an outstanding athlete who can play multiple positions on both sides of the ball. I believe that Palmer will be a future star at the next level because he is a solid linebacker who can come off the edge at a high level. He also has great instincts and can beat his blockers very well. As viewed in the Gage film, he is a very well-rounded prospect who gives his all every play. In Gage's final season, he will draw a lot of people's attention and still wreak havoc. Can't wait to see what he is able to do at the next level!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

In this article, I will be discussing athletes who I believe are the next future stars going to the next level

Lloyd Cropp Jr

Lloyd Cropp Jr

VA
DB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 175
POS DB
CLASS 2027
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Lloyd
Cropp Jr DB
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
175
HS
Woodbridge
|
VA
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Lloyd Cropp Jr is a very talented defensive back who has a tremendous amount of talent. Lloyd ability...
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School: Woodbridge
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William Butler

William Butler

VA
WR/TE
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 229
POS WR/TE
CLASS 2027
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William
Butler WR/TE
Class
2027
Height
6'5"
Weight
229
HS
Loudoun Sports Academy
|
VA
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Rob Hughes Jr.

Rob Hughes Jr.

VA
ATH/RB
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 180
POS ATH/RB
CLASS 2027
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Rob
Hughes Jr. ATH/RB
Class
2027
Height
5'9"
Weight
180
HS
Kempsville
|
VA
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Rob Hughes Jr. is a complete game changer and a walking highlight reel. Hughes has blazing speed and...
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School: Kempsville
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Jaxon Manning

Jaxon Manning

VA
OL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 290
POS OL
CLASS 2027
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Jaxon
Manning OL
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
Weight
290
HS
Liberty Christian Academy
|
VA
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Jaxon Manning is a complete stud and is a future star in the making as he allowed 0...
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School: Liberty Christian Academy
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Gage Palmer

Gage Palmer

VA
LB/EDGE
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 225
POS LB/EDGE
CLASS 2027
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Gage
Palmer LB/EDGE
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
Weight
225
HS
Graham
|
VA
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School: Graham
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