Swan Song Seasons: Part 3

<p>Swan Song Seasons is a series we will publish throughout the summer, focusing on incoming seniors who show potential to attract collegiate attention or who have already received significant coverage but are expected to make a substantial leap in 2024.</p>   <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/06/swan-song-seasons-part-1/">Part 1</a> (Arkansas) | <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/07/swan-song-seasons-part-2/">Part 2</a> (Arkansas)</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='466124' first='Kylin' last='Champagne'] | Running Back | Oak Grove</h2>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='466124' first='Kylin' last='Champagne'] (5-11, 205) exhibits incredible patience behind his blocking front, understanding play schemes and allowing his blockers to work their magic without trying to do too much against the grain. Once he reaches the second level, he quickly hits top speed and runs with great intent, making him a true "finisher" when yardage is needed. Champagne's running style includes jab steps, hesitations, shoulder trucks, and an elusive approach, combined with a great understanding and quick thinking of when to pop runs outside the formation.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/NathanPurvis/status/1799888135641608518 </div></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1126781' first='Gaylon' last='Gayten'] | ATH (OL/DL) | Brookhaven</h2>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1126781' first='Gaylon' last='Gayten'] (6-3, 260) is one of the more underrated prospects in terms of skill set and the amount of coverage he's receiving. With a large frame, he is an incredible ball pursuer, showcasing impressive quickness and speed to chase down ball carriers. His block release, with just a shove and side step, leaves QBs with little time to react. Gayten's bull rush is intense, often incorporating a slight hesitation to throw linemen off his intents. </p>   <p>Offensively, he excels as a wall sealer in the gaps, using his quickness and strength to set the gap on the defender's inside shoulder. His tenacity and precision with his hands minimize the risk of holding calls, making him a highly effective player on both sides of the ball.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Gaylon_Gayten/status/1795854169217056824 </div></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Adrian Walker | Running Back | Adams County Christian</h2>   <p>Adrian Walker (5-10, 195) is a true playmaker with joystick-like elusiveness. His one-step cuts and stop-go's are fluid, showcasing his impressive body control, agility, and quick feet. Walker is an innate runner who can take control when things break down. His ability to reach full speed quickly following his fakes is elite, and his open-field speed is game-breaking. An incredible runner, Walker is quick to seize opportunities and make impactful plays.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/adrian_walker4/status/1738264356058505642 </div></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1126779' first='Jakarius' last='Fields'] | Wide Receiver | Northside</h2>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1126779' first='Jakarius' last='Fields'] (6-0, 175) showcases impressive hands and great concentration in tough catch situations. His sneaky open-field speed allows him to produce in tight windows, making plays on the ball himself. With good size and long arms, Fields often plays larger than his 6-0 frame, holding on through hard contact at the point of the catch. His strong hands enable him to make over-the-head grabs despite efforts from defensive backs to rip the ball away.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/FieldsJakarius/status/1790778663308230833 </div></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Damarcus Blanton | Running Back | Natchez </h2>   <p>Damarcus Blanton (5-11, 180) has exceptional vision behind the line, adeptly deciphering cutback gaps with impressive lateral quickness. He runs with a unique aggressiveness, making it difficult for solo tacklers to bring him down. His "bulldozing" running style allows him to fight through every bit of contact, consistently gaining extra yardage.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BlantonDamarcus/status/1775653760842268974 </div></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1133046' first='Jaylen' last='Johnson'] | Wide Receiver | Ridgeland</h2>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1133046' first='Jaylen' last='Johnson'] (5-10, 155) impresses with his body control during contested catch scenarios. With a 40-yard dash time of 4.54 seconds, a 100m time of 11.2 seconds, and a 200m time of 23.97 seconds, his speed and agility are notable. His footwork throughout his route tree creates openings out of his breaks by often 3-4 yards. The fluidity of his movements is incredible, maintaining speed while his body stays loose through sticks, cuts, and twists.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/imjaylenjohnson/status/1791246638293389604 </div></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Jeremiah Tillery | Linebacker | Natchez</h2>   <p>Jeremiah Tillery (5-8, 170) is a standout defender who notched over 100 tackles as a junior. He plays with an aggressive mentality and style, showcasing impressive snap timing and instinctive play-making in the backfield. His quickness and ability to shed blockers in the gaps are remarkable, and his form tackling is noteworthy. Tillery's skill set could easily transition to a nickel position thanks to his quick feet and route-reading abilities. He excels at anticipating wide receiver breaks and getting great jumps on passes.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JeremiahT24/status/1793659434620924382 </div></figure>

Swan Song Seasons is a series we will publish throughout the summer, focusing on incoming seniors who show potential to attract collegiate attention or who have already received significant coverage but are expected to make a substantial leap in 2024.