Recruiting Report (6/22)- Latest June Commitments

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're back with a new Recruiting Report!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we're diving into all of the recent commitments from across the state!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As always, make sure you watch their film below! You won't want to miss out on this kind of talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1199600"],"_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-6a335a31f0012"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jalijah Rutledge is headed to Appalachian State!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rutledge is a talented playmaker who's going to bring a ton of explosiveness to the Mountaineers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Rutledge is a really impressive route runner who can burn DBs all over the field. He has some great releases off the line of scrimmage and can quickly gain separation downfield to make huge plays.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Rutledge also really impressed me with his blocking downfield- he's a physical WR who isn't afraid to make contact, and consistently helped his teammates by blocking and opening up space for them.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2101467"],"_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-6a335a31f0098"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">DeArian Riley is heading to South Alabama!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Riley is a talented WR who's going to be a huge in state addition to the Jags 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"Riley is incredibly athletic. At 6'2 185, he possesses a ton of speed and elusiveness. He's a monster after the catch, if he hits the open field- good luck stopping him. He can completely separate from opposing defenses with how well he accelerates and moves with the ball in his hands.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>I love watching Riley attack the ball. He does a great job using his size and hands to fight off DBs and bring it in. I'm really impressed with how he can make plays through contact- he's a strong wideout who doesn't shy away from big hits. You can see it on tape, he'll do whatever it takes to come down with the ball. It's awesome to watch."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/26569579/6909657219771e80c3564e61u0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a335c9a267b5"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1645043"],"_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-6a335a31f00ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jordan Shmabley announced he'd committed to UAB!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shambley had a breakout season last fall where he showed a ton of talent and poise as a passer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Shambley is a quick processor who protects the ball and accurately delivers it to his WRs every time he drops back- Shambley is excellent at seeing the field and takes only what defenses give him, never putting the ball in harm's way and always finding the open man.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>On top of that, Shambley has serious arm talent, using it to place the ball anywhere on the field. He has great arm strength and accuracy and frequently makes difficult throws downfield and over the tops of defenses.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Shambley is also really mobile and can create plays on the ground with his legs- he's quick, has good speed, and can hurt defenses on designed runs and by scrambling out of the pocket.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17751046/6902491b206aefcac2290614u0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a335c9a26800"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1610204"],"_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-6a335a31f0174"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jamaine Lewis is now a Hilltopper!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lewis is a dominant force in the trenches who will be an instant impact player for WKU.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“<em>Lewis is a big dude who plays with some really impressive speed. He</em>&nbsp;causes problems down the line of scrimmage and makes offenses work to do anything against him. Lewis has excellent pursuit skills;<em>&nbsp;he makes some highlight reel sideline-to-sideline plays- it's seriously impressive watching him hunt down the ball carrier at his size.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Lewis is also terrific at holding his own in the trenches- he fights off blocks and completely dominates the OL across from him, consistently generating great penetration on the LOS. Lewis might be one of the top run defenders in our 2027 class. He causes so much trouble with how well he controls and dominates the line.</em>“</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19476929/68ca1bc47d12a73502094f9fu0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a335c9a2683f"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["657147"],"_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-6a335a31f01fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Braiden Howard is heading to Arkansas State!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Howard is one of my favorite defenders in the class. He's a lockdown DB with all the talent and skill to take him far at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“<em>Howard is quick, plays with a ton of speed, and dominates out in coverage. It was easy to see this both in person at camp and on tape.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>I was really impressed with Howard's ability to adjust to WRs- he isn't easily beaten and wears down WRs physically, making it really difficult for them to haul in passes. Howard does a great job getting his hands on the ball- he's seriously good at breaking up and picking off passes. Offenses need to have him circled every down going into next season if they want to move the ball in the passing game.</em>“</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/21797363/693910885d5f7ce840e7c2e5u0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a335c9a2687d"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->