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Prospects Who Deserves More Recognition

Prospects Who Deserves More Recognition
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CJ Marable
CJ Marable December 26, 2023 @ 11:51 PM
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Raelon Sims
Raelon Sims 6'1" | 193 lbs | ATH | 2025
AL
Dylan Duster
Dylan Duster 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB | 2025
AL
Thaddeus Merritt
Thaddeus Merritt 5'10" | 180 lbs | DB | 2025
AL
Nathan Commander
Nathan Commander 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB | 2025
AL
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There are numerous talented athletes who often go unnoticed or receive less recognition than they deserve. These prospects may possess exceptional skills and potential, but due to various reasons such as lack of exposure, competition level, or regional biases, they may not receive the same attention as their more highly touted counterparts. This scouting report aims to shed light on some of these high school prospects who deserve more recognition for their abilities.

Nathan Commander

Nathan Commander

AL
QB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 185
POS QB
CLASS 2025
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Nathan
Commander QB
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2025
Height
6'1"
Weight
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HS
T.R. Miller
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Prospects Who Deserves More Recognition
Dominic demonstrates high level QB mechanics, transfer, hips to target combined with a quick release and the ability...
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State: Alabama
School: T.R. Miller
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 Jay Averett

Jay Averett

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS QB
CLASS 2027

Jay Averett

School: Hoover High School
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Thaddeus Merritt

Thaddeus Merritt

AL
DB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 180
POS DB
CLASS 2025
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Thaddeus
Merritt DB
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
Weight
180
HS
Alabama Christian Academy
|
AL
Prospects Who Deserves More Recognition
Merritt has good size and strength, allowing him to match up well against larger receivers. He has decent...
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State: Alabama
School: Alabama Christian Academy
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Dylan Duster Dylan Duster Dylan Duster 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB Huntsville | 2025 State AL

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School: Huntsville High Class
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Raelon Sims Raelon Sims 6'1" | 193 lbs | ATH Comer | 2025 State AL

HEIGHT 6'1"
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Raelon Sims Raelon Sims 6'1" | 193 lbs | ATH Comer | 2025 State AL

School: B. B. Comer Memorial
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