Playmakers and Protectors: Offensive Talent To Watch

<p>Big plays begin long before the football reaches the end zone. From dynamic skill players creating explosive gains to linemen controlling the point of attack, this group has the ability to change games in a variety of ways.</p>    <p>Samples quietly established himself as one of the state's premier vertical playmakers due to his elite top-end speed.  This trackstar-like ability instantly put defenses on their heels. Though he's a speed demon, he shows a polished skill set at the line of scrimmage. His releases are clean and efficient, creating early separation and opportunities to stack defenders early.</p>   <p>Though verticality is the core of his game, Samples shows natural transition skills when working the quick game and getting upfield. He has the speed to dictate angles, the acceleration to exploit gaps, and the elusiveness to make the most of his touches in space.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Jsamples_/status/2056755353522442673?s=20 </div></figure>    <p>Clayborn is an offensive chess piece that can be a catalyst for an offense. His dynamic cutting skills, fluid hips, and lateral burst allow him to create in space and make defenders look silly. This, in addition to his long speed, makes him a threat as an explosive play anytime he has the ball in his hands. These ball-carrying instincts and plus athleticism give him the liberty to line up anywhere and be good for 10-15 yards a touch.</p>   <p>As a receiver, he has an expanded catch radius and can win above the rim despite not having a traditional frame for a No. 1 receiver. Don't let the wiry frame fool you; he still has strength at the catch point and shows toughness with decent contact balance to find yards through arm tackles. Clayborn projects as a true three-down weapon who can fit in any scheme while impacting the game from multiple alignments</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/kavionclay0/status/2043868886961946656?s=20 </div></figure>    <p>Hayes' game is rooted in refinement and polish. His advanced-level route-running is nuanced and  shows skills beyond his years.  As a deceptive route runner, he has a natural feel for tempo manipulation. When selling double moves, he uses his whole  body to force reactions from defensive backs, but doesnt disrupt his timing. He is also elite at maintaining balance and body control throughout the stem despite physicality.</p>   <p>As a primary slot, he has efficient footwork, soft hands, and the ability to adjust routes against coverage, making him a consistent chain-moving target and a reliable target on any down. This consistency makes him one of the more QB-friendly WRS in the class and a name to circle heading into the fall.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ9b4OyB-sg </div></figure>    <p>Crowley has continued his development with a string of impressive offseason performances. His route tree has developed and is more polished. With steadier pacing, his transitions are cleaner. With greater control at the top of routes, he's creating even more separation and giving his QB a better target out of the backfield.<br>He consistently finishes catches through traffic with dependable hands and projects as a mismatch weapon out of the backfield thanks to his receiving ability. His continued growth implies another jump once pads come on this fall.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CJCowley26/status/2070952666549624855?s=20 </div></figure>    <p>Tasie brings a well-rounded athletic profile with the strength to generate movement in the run game and the mobility to pull effectively in space. In pass protection, his confidence jumps off the page. He plays in sync with quick/, reactive hands matching his active feet. While consistently establishing first contact, he never seems eager to overplay the rush and keeps control without being too reachy.</p>   <p>Tasie's fundamentals shine in space. He keeps a wide base. Shows fluid hips and an uncanny ability to mirror quicker rushers. While his leg drive and relentless motor allow him to finish blocks through the whistle in the run game. This versatility is sure to spring open big plays in the fall and keep his name amongst the top of the rankings in his position.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/etj6741/status/1990907849833406836?s=20 </div></figure>

Big plays begin long before the football reaches the end zone. From dynamic skill players creating explosive gains to linemen controlling the point of attack, this group has the ability to change games in a variety of ways.