Pre-Season Offensive Risers You Can’t Miss

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["689789"],"_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-6a828429252c2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rau measures in at 5'11 160-pounds and has been an integral part of Riverdale Ridge's offense throughout his high school career. Last season, he had 14 receptions for 240 yards with 3 touchdowns. Rau displays very good athletic ability due to very good speed, acceleration, change of direction, and good jumping. Maintains a very quick release against the press jam and brings that same energy against off coverage. Quick cutting in and out of his routes. Good separation quickness. Rau does a great job of coming back to the QB during the scramble drill making himself an easy target. Good ball tracking and very good catching. Good body control and ball adjustment. Once the ball is in his hands, he uses his athleticism to make defenders miss and gain more yards. Big season ahead for him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2043874"],"_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-6a828429252f9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gunderson is an explosive athlete with control and patient when running the ball. Measures in at 5'9 160-pounds. He had 84 carries for 474 yards with 8 touchdowns, 16 receptions for 412 yards with 4 touchdowns, 12 kick returns for 202 yards, and 13 punt returns for 215 yards. He is consistently impacting the game. Gunderson has very good athletic ability due to his very good balance, acceleration, change of direction, and good speed. Gunderson has very good vision. What stands out to me, is his patience when choosing a hole to run through. Smooth jump cuts to make defenders miss while making it look effortlessly. Very good inside and good outside running. Gunderson does a great job of gaining YAC and staying up. He is also a safety valve for his QB. Very good ball tracking and catching. Does a great job adjusting to the ball and consistently coming down with the catch. Must watch running back from Holy Family.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1652154"],"_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-6a82842925323"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Leach measures in at 6'5 285-pounds playing OT. Leach has good initial quickness out of his stance with very good hand speed to engage his opponent first. He consistently maintains a low pad level due to his flexibility and good knee bend. He uses this to out leverage his opponent. He has very good strength, hand placement, and hand strength. Once he gets ahold of his guy, he uses his powerful grasp to control and steer his opponent with ease in both pass and run sets. Leach has a very good anchor. He combats powerful bull rushes by sustaining his feet and keeping his balance. Uses his very good foot quickness and very good foot control putting himself in great position to succeed each rep. Good pull blocking. He's also got good run blocking skills on the move. Very good competitive toughness and plays through the whistle. Excited to see how he does this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1627643"],"_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-6a82842925344"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lacy is an exciting athlete for Northfield playing QB/FS. Measures in at 6'2 195-pounds. Last season, he went 66/134 for 974 yards, 49.3% completion rate, 10 TDs, 3 INT, 24 carries for 92 yards and 1 touchdown, with 8 tackles and 4 INT. Lacy displays good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, speed, good balance, and change of direction. He's a dual threat QB at heart. He has good throw power and sharp release. Good touch on his throws. Lacy has good pocket presence. Goes through his progressions and will find the open man. Uses his shifty feet to evade pressure, and if no opens open, he will use his athleticism to scramble for a first down. Good ball placement skills. Throws it in stride with his receiver allowing them the opportunity to not lose speed and make the big catch. He's an electric runner as well. Watch out for Lacy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1973768"],"_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-6a82842925364"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rogers measures in at 5'8 200-pounds and is a bruising power back for Thomas Jefferson. Last season, he had 223 carries for 1060 yards with 11 touchdowns, including 3 receptions for 34 yards. Rogers has good athletic ability due to very good change of direction, balance, good acceleration, and speed. Very good vision to consistently find a path through the defense. Very good inside running. Uses his feet to pick, slide, and accelerate into the open hole. If it's covered, he'll use his change of direction to explode into an open gap. Good outside running. Rogers does a great job getting yards after contact. The downhill threat will run through defenders with his trucking, give a nasty stiff arm, or bounce off for extra yards. Powerful legs to churn through multiple defenders. Rogers has also shown the ability to pass protect. Rising running back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->