Scouting the Commits: Part V

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The summer months brought a busy month full of recruiting news as underclassmen competed for offers at college camps and several 2026 players made college decisions. Here is part three of a multi-part series offering a quick breakdown of prospects who gave their verbal pledge and what their teams will get.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1595328"],"_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-686fa3361b82e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Alabama commit has been one of the Midwest's best defensive linemen over the span of his high school career. With a great frame, plenty of size, and above all explosiveness, Finch has been a forced to be reckoned with for opposing offensive coordinators in 6A ball. With his fast first-step quickness, instincts, and skills as a pass rusher, Finch is a fantastic addition to the Crimson Tide's recruiting class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1347215"],"_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-686fa3361b88b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Maverick, committed to Ohio, lacks ideal height of an offensive lineman, but make no mistake: he makes up for his lack of size with tremendous toughness. He has very quick feet and is very good as both a run blocker and pass protector, playing with a wide base and staying square. He is extremely physical with excellent hand use and strike timing. Key returning starter up-front for Westfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1529212"],"_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-686fa3361b8dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The son of Colts Super Bowl-winning linebacker Cato June committed to Sam Houston State last week. June, another big returning prospect for Westfield, has great closing speed and ball skills. He is a stout run defender who can bust up screens and make great open-field tackles in space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["560092"],"_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-686fa3361b92f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Oliver committed to Indiana State. Very reminiscent of [player_tooltip player_id='1178520' first='Tyler' last='Ruxer'] and [player_tooltip player_id='533140' first='Jett' last='Goldsberry'], Oliver took Linton-Stockton to a state championship and his work is paying off. Oliver is a dynamic two-way prospect. On offense he can get behind defenders and is a big target for his quarterback. Oliver's college fit looks better on defense, where his pursuit off the backside and strong skills as a tackler will be an invaluable asset for the Sycamores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->