Top Performers: Kell vs Creekview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>*Use code "jackson30" for 30% off your PRZ subscription*</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Friday, Kell hosted Creekview in a mid-season matchup with major region implications. I expected the winner of this one to come out and present themselves as the main challenger to Sequoyah in the region, and Kell did exactly that. This was a back-and-forth affair in the first half, but Kell was eventually able to wear Creekview down late and snag a 41-21 win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Here are my top performers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><em>Kell</em></strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1317769"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab153f993a40"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I walked away from this one very bullish on [player_tooltip player_id='1317769' first='Noah' last='Daniel'], both for this year and going forward. He is a strong, physical back who proved difficult to tackle all night, which he also paired with enough speed to get out in space and run. Ironically enough, Daniel actually reminds me of a younger version of teammate Moonie Gipson, who he is taking the weight off of as he tries to get back up to speed after injuries. I expect Daniel to eventually become the bell cow and feature of this Kell offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["673339"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab153f993ab1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='673339' first='Brock' last='Burrus'] was the game-breaker of this game, coming away with several scores and a 96-yard TD in the first half. That was the first time I really got to see him roll, and it put his combination of traits on full display. He proved to be an impossible guard in man coverage, naturally using his reach to win and play the ball above the rim. There's not much to overthink here. Burrus was the best blend of traits on that field, and used those traits to dominate. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1609541"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab153f993b01"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Grant has settled nicely into his well-rounded, versatile role, and he found many ways to impact the game on Friday. He is a slippery player with the ball in his hands and offers something different at RB in a room with Moonie Gipson and [player_tooltip player_id='1317769' first='Noah' last='Daniel']. He is a fully capable route runner vertically and made a nice play above the ladder in this game. He is best as a YAC option, and is targeted often in that setting. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["942130"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab153f993b49"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='942130' first='Kamoni' last='Adams'], a BYU commit, was one of the most high-profile recruits coming into this game, and he showed off when given the opportunity. He came away with 2 INTs, but really impressed me as a returner. He is a slick 10.7 100M runner and proved to have both get-away and stay-away speed. Similar to Burrus, there's not much to overthink here. Adams was the fastest player on the field, and when given the opportunity, he showed it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1631390"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab153f993b90"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I got a hit on Omarr Luke earlier in the week, so my eyes naturally were on him. Generally, I thought he was a pretty involved player who had his name called frequently in this one. For someone with his body type and size, I like how he bends and uses his hands to free himself. He is smooth, active, and has some of his best ball ahead of him as he continues to gain confidence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Nasser Sims","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"215","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"5926","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab153f993c4b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">On the other side of Luke is Nasser Sims, another name that was called often. He is listed at 6'2 215, with fine size and traits for the position; he won't lose many battles because of his size. He was extremely active and had his number called often. He worked hard at the point of attack and always seemed to get involved on each snap. Sims was a new name to me, but he definitely impressed and earned himself a mention. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><em>Creekview</em></strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2241947"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab153f993c9d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kell loaded the box and did everything they could to stop Lott, and while Lott certainly had to pick up some tough yards down the stretch, he was still able to lead the charge offensively for Creekview and had another productive performance. His feel for the position is advanced. He lets his blocks develop, keeps his feet hot, and is capable of jumping across the face of defenders to get into new running lanes. Lott is well on pace to break 1,000 yards this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2104098"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab153f993ce2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Theroux is a pretty fun player to get excited about. A 6'8 high jump at 6'1 sets the stage for traits that will absolutely project to DB. Friday, I thought he flashed in coverage and showed he could play above the rim, which was obvious. It's his physicality that sticks out to me. He is an energetic player who flies downhill with the concerted effort to find violent contact. I am definitely buying stock here. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2242153"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab153f993d27"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stanley is a versatile player who is viewed as one of the leaders of this Creekview defense. He perfectly encapsulates what it means to be a productive player on this Creekview defense. Active, energetic, and involved. I thought he tackled well, making several consequential tackles in space to prevent long runs. He will continue to be a focal point for Creekview. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->