Western PA Showcases: 5 Prospects that Caught My Eye

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>High schools football players from across Western Pennsylvania hit the turf last week to showcase their skills in front of a large conglomerate of college coaches and scouts ranging from Division III all the way up to the Power Four level. Here are five recruits that caught my attention during the week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1983452"],"_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-6a1af1155bfe1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Seton LaSalle boasts a rising junior running back in [player_tooltip player_id='1983452' first='Kymarr' last='Freeman'] that is ready to emerge as an offensive threat. Freeman is stocky, yet possesses quick feet that allows him to change direction in a hurry. His balance was also on display as he progressed through drills. One area that specifically stood out was his jump-cut ability and acceleration out of his cuts in just a few strides that allows him to quickly get to the second level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1623754"],"_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-6a1af1155c056"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1623754' first='Jaece' last='Booker'] is establishing himself as a Division I prospect as he approaches his senior season. Booker is a talented receiver and defensive back that showcases versatility. He has speed to take the top off of a defense and displayed smooth hands, including a nice one-handed haul in the end zone. Defensively, Booker plays with smooth hips and extremely quick feet that allow him to stay in stride with his opponents. He has good instincts that allow him to stay locked on receivers and break on passes in a hurry.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2128751"],"_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-6a1af1155c0a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2128751' first='Kaydon' last='Ferrell'] is a long, rangy tight end prospect that exhibited several traits that fit at the next level. Ferrell hauled in passes with ease in various windows, showcasing his wide catch radius. When the 6-4, 230-pounder moves well, and when in full stride, is difficult to stop. He's a smooth route runner as well, making him an easy and reliable target for quarterbacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1623525"],"_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-6a1af1155c0ef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1623525' first='Brayden' last='Collins'] fits the mold of a Division I prospect with strength and size. He moves well at 6-foot-2, 210 pounds. His lateral movement was the most notable as he worked quickly in drills, showing off good sideline to sideline speed. His transition game is also strong as he exploded from backwards to forwards, attacking each drill.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["913983"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2219724,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a1af1155c154"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Imani wide receiver/defensive back Mikal Hall was one of the top performers at The Wolvarena. He made plays on both sides of the ball. At receiver, he worked well in and out of his breaks before climbing the ladder to pull in a pass during a 2v3 portion of the day. Defensively, Hall made a splash play during a 7v7 rep as he tracked a deep ball and brought in the interception. Hall possesses lengthy arms, which bodes well on both sides of the ball. He is also very detail-oriented and dialed in from play to play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->