Under The Radar Prospects Part II

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The under-the-radar prospects feature two players who played at Catholic Memorial last season and now find themselves in new places: [player_tooltip player_id='2104004' first='Jordan' last='Barros'] from Milton Academy and Alijah Gruppe from Dutch Fork High School in South Carolina. Also, it's hard to miss a true diamond in the rough from Waltham High School, named [player_tooltip player_id='2191057' first='Talon' last='Gray'], and [player_tooltip player_id='943477' first='Edem' last='Kplorfia'], who started his High School career at Dedham High School and now makes his way to Dexter Southfield. Also, [player_tooltip player_id='1087675' first='Anthony' last='DiGiantommaso'] from Tabor Academy comes in unranked as a prototypical slot receiver who is a reliable chain mover for the Seawolves. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2104004"],"_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-6a8c6f609d7ad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><u>Evaluation</u>: </strong>A two-way athlete who leverages his play speed on offense and defense. On offense, he has a knack for gaining separation against tight coverage. He is an effective route runner with the instincts to find soft spots in zone coverage. However, he needs to improve his adjustments to the catch point. A bonus on offense is his relentless effort when asked to block on the perimeter. On defense, he has unlimited range with exceptional ball skills. He is a feisty tackler who isn't afraid to stick his nose in on run fits as well as in space. However, he needs to take sharper angles when setting his feet on tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2106153"],"_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-6a8c6f609d818"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><u>Evaluation</u>: </strong>A twitchy edge defender with a see-ball, get-ball mentality who boasts versatility, play speed, and sneaky ball skills. However, he needs to refine his motor to fully maximize his play style. At the snap, he explodes out of his stance with a rapid upfield burst. As a pass rusher, he has solid change of direction despite tight hips, though he can still bend on the outside. The area for development as a pass rusher is having a pass rush plan for when to use a specific counter move. As a run defender, he sets the edge with knockback and finishes by folding back into the play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2191057"],"_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-6a8c6f609d8a7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>Evaluation</u>: </strong>A twitchy, see-ball, get-ball menace with a relentless motor that's always in attack mode. He initially false-steps after the snap but quickly recovers with his upfield burst. He displays a high Football IQ in diagnosing plays. Despite stiff hips, he still shows a fluent bend off the edge. He needs to speed up his hand usage, especially on inside counters in the pass rush. As a run defender, he needs to set the edge by delivering more force on his extension.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1087675"],"_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-6a8c6f609d8eb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>Evaluation</u></strong><strong>: </strong>A twitchy, prototypical slot receiver who can take the top off a secondary in a heartbeat. As a receiver, he gets a clean release off the line and creates separation. He is a crisp route runner who can run the entire route tree. He adjusts his catch radius to any throw, allowing him to leap and make grabs. When he makes catches, he consistently churns out yardage after the catch. His speed and elusiveness add versatility on designed runs and in the return game. On jet sweeps, he breaks tackles with physicality to stay on his feet. He has a top-notch burst when reaching the second level, leaving defenders in the dust. He displays exceptional vision and patience, letting his blocks develop both as a returner and as a ball carrier on run plays. As a returner, he tracks the ball with superb spatial awareness. Areas for improvement in the return game include making sound decisions about when to return the kick and when to let it go. Lastly, he needs to get his feet in the right spot before returning kicks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["943477"],"_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-6a904805ec1f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><u>Evaluation</u>:</strong> A see-ball, get-ball thumper who plays bigger than his size and makes tackles anywhere on the field. Kplorfia plays with sharp instincts and leadership, aligning teammates. His closing speed is evident when he rapidly closes in on the ball carrier and comes off the blitz. On run fits, he consistently reads his keys and flies downhill. On Quarterback Spy, his lateral quickness is top-notch. In pass coverage, he is solid with his read-and-react landmarks despite having tight hips. He needs to work on his hand usage as he tends to rely on his athleticism to slip past blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->