5 Unranked Talents That Took the Spotlight

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1591942"],"_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-67759987884d1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1591942' first='Bryce' last='Metz'] is a good linebacker who does an excellent job running sideline to sideline and making plays. He has great instincts and does a nice job of triggering downhill to make plays against the run. He is excellent at making plays in or near the line of scrimmage. He has good speed and is excellent at chasing plays all over the field. Metz is also a good tackler, especially in the open field. Metz is a good linebacker who should only get better. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sophomore season highlight tape<br>131 total tackles<br>10 TFLs<br>3 Sacks<br>2 PBUs<a href="https://t.co/xkbtv27Fpv">https://t.co/xkbtv27Fpv</a><a href="https://twitter.com/AvonworthFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AvonworthFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/drossman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@drossman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/kubdog5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kubdog5</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BallHawkMedia1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BallHawkMedia1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachMathis922?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachMathis922</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/toby_lux?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@toby_lux</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1591942' first='Bryce' last='Metz'] (@BryceMetz08) <a href="https://twitter.com/BryceMetz08/status/1867719046029799500?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 13, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1591945"],"_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-6775998788538"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1591945' first='Kane' last='Eggerton'] is a match-up piece defender that you can move around all over the field, and he makes plays. His natural position is an outside linebacker/strong safety, but I saw him line up as an edge defender and as a hands-down defensive tackle. He is just a football player who excels all over the field. He is a good athlete and that allows him to play all over the field. He is good at coverage and playing deep, but also comes up-field and makes tackles in the open field. Eggerton is a good player in the 2027 class, who makes a ton of plays all over the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1592903"],"_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-6776ee95b6ead"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1592903' first='Sakai' last='Hall'] is a good defensive back that shows excellent coverage skills. He has a great feel for the game as he reads and reacts to the play. He is a good athlete that moves extremely well. His ability to run in full force with his ability to make plays all over the field. He is excellent at coverage and then making a play on the ball. He is also a good tackler, especially in the open field. Hall also got some time in the running back position, and he showed good ability as well. I bet Hall will get more playing time at running back next year as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out this highlight! <a href="https://t.co/GnasG6V7T6">https://t.co/GnasG6V7T6</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1592903' first='Sakai' last='Hall'] (@Sakai_Hall) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sakai_Hall/status/1859015354443243564?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1592908"],"_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-6776ee95b6f49"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1592908' first='Da'Juan' last='Craighead'] is a tall, twitchy athlete who can play anywhere on the football field. As a defender last year, he played as a stand-up defensive end and as a linebacker. He was good at both positions. As a defensive end, he just fires off the ball and attacks. He is so difficult to block, and he is dynamic in the backfield chasing plays. Then, as an outside linebacker, he does a great job playing in space. He is excellent at reading his keys and making plays against the run or the pass. He is equally as good at both. Craighead is a dynamic and talented player that next year should see the field on offense as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">SOPHOMORE YEAR HIGHLIGHTS!!!- <a href="https://t.co/iGSYHuJzFt">https://t.co/iGSYHuJzFt</a><a href="https://twitter.com/Chise89?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Chise89</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ImaniCAFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImaniCAFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/210ths?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@210ths</a> <a href="https://t.co/nyBC3BKUml">pic.twitter.com/nyBC3BKUml</a></p>&mdash; Da'Juan “DJ” Craighead (@DJ_Craighead8) <a href="https://twitter.com/DJ_Craighead8/status/1865997545329090992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1592912"],"_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-6776ee95b6fc8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1592912' first='A'zaveon' last='Hester'] played as a guard for Imani Christian, and he played at a high level for them last year. He does a good job of firing off the ball and blocking defensive linemen. He has good technique, and he understands how to use his strength as a run blocker. As a pass blocker, he does a good job of moving his feet to stay in front of defenders. Hester should get stronger in the off-season and be an even better lineman next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->