Six Under-the-Radar Players to Watch this Fall

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Every state has a plethora of talented players who end up flying under the radar for a number of different reasons. Our goal is to highlight as many players as we can, especially the ones who may not be as know as they should.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">With the 2021-22 season officially starting this week, the time to highlight a few players to add to recruiting radars could not be more perfect. The majority of the players listed below have been garnering little attention within their own areas, but there are plenty of reasons why each one of them are worthy of gaining more popularity. </span> Below are six names of players worth keeping an eye out for this season. <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Gabriel Broussard | Gateway | 6’2”, 180lbs | 2022 WR/DB</b></span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Broussard is a physical player with true playmaking abilities that he uses on both sides of the ball. He is a technical defensive back who is capable of forcing the receiver to make a move early by staying patient at the snap. He has disciplined eyes and does a great job at playing to the hips of the receivers. On offense, he is explosive off the ball and can use his size to create space from defenders. Broussard had an impressive junior campaign that ended with a trip to the state final game, making him a must-know player this fall.</span> <a href="http://iframe%20src=’//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13476890/608f3cc7d468a90d208aa0ea’%20width=’640’%20height=’360’%20frameborder=’0’%20allowfullscreen/iframe"><iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13476890/608f3cc7d468a90d208aa0ea" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></a> <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>[player_tooltip player_id="22715" first="Jace" last="Bellah"] | Pueblo South | 5’11”, 170lbs | 2022 DB/QB</b></span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Bellah is a ball-hawking defensive back who is capable of delivering devastating blows on ball carriers. He is instinctive when playing the pass in zone coverage, which only adds to his playmaking abilities. The physicality that he brings to the field can easily be seen when he is on defense, but it is also noticeable when the ball is in his hands on offense. As a quarterback, he is able to rifle in passes on target from the pocket and while on the run. As a runner, Bellah uses his speed, athleticism, and strength to run by and through defenders. </span> <a href="http://iframe%20src=’//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11189852/5fc6942e2aa6590b7c35d0b1’%20width=’640’%20height=’360’%20frameborder=’0’%20allowfullscreen/iframe"><iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11189852/5fc6942e2aa6590b7c35d0b1" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></a> <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Ari Jacobs | Lutheran | 6’3”, 295lbs | 2022 OL</b></span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Jacobs is a big player with an attitude that is set on dominating everyone who lines up against him. He is quick off of the line and has a wide base with strong hands. If he is not instantly engaged at the snap, he goes looking for work until he can find someone to punish. Jacobs is a player who knows how to flip the switch and utilize his skill set with his trench war mentality.</span> <a href="http://iframe%20src=’//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11211220/5fbc48e4041ef309e831a286’%20width=’640’%20height=’360’%20frameborder=’0’%20allowfullscreen/iframe"><iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11211220/5fbc48e4041ef309e831a286" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></a> <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Brycen Mhlanga | Littleton | 5’10”, 205lbs | 2023 RB/LB</b></span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Mhlanga is a bruiser type of running back who is capable of hitting holes with excellent acceleration and initiates contact while running through wouldbe tacklers. He is extremely athletic with a versatile skill set that enables him to dominate as a runner, a receiver, and a defender. When lined up defensively as a backer, Mhlanga has the ability to stop the run and lockup receivers in coverage. Mhlanga is a player who has been flying under the radar these last two seasons, making him an absolute steal as a potential prospect.</span> <a href="http://iframe%20src=’//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13011674/612095604bb2aa06fc842263’%20width=’640’%20height=’360’%20frameborder=’0’%20allowfullscreen/iframe"><iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13011674/612095604bb2aa06fc842263" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></a> <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b><img class=" wp-image-80695 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2020/12/Tucker-Peterson-Roosevelt-300x284.jpg" alt="" width="171" height="162" />[player_tooltip player_id="22771" first="Tucker" last="Peterson"] | Roosevelt | 6’3”, 185lbs | 2023 WR</b></span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Peterson is an electrifying athlete who is a playmaking threat whenever he steps on the field. His size, athleticism, and reliable hands make him an ideal target for a quarterback, regardless of being covered. He is versatile enough to stretch the defense as a deep threat, while also being able to pick up a large gain from a receiver screen. Peterson ended his sophomore season with a state championship appearance, which only adds to him being a must-see player this season.</span> <a href="http://iframe%20src=’//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12943616/5fcd310c0dc1400a1c42b6ff’%20width=’640’%20height=’360’%20frameborder=’0’%20allowfullscreen/iframe"><iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12943616/5fcd310c0dc1400a1c42b6ff" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></a> <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>[player_tooltip player_id="150076" first="Zach" last="Lewis"] | Fairview | 6’1”, 205lbs | 2023 LB/RB</b></span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Lewis is a versatile backer who can play inside and outside. His ability to read the run and attack the gaps instantly stands out in his film. He does really well at disengaging from blocks, tracking the ball carrier, closing the distance, and finishing his tackles. Lewis is the type of player who has the ability to ignite the defense by flying around the field and making plays.</span> <a href="http://iframe%20src=’//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15219174/5fbc86b5da50b10818853050’%20width=’640’%20height=’360’%20frameborder=’0’%20allowfullscreen/iframe"><iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15219174/5fbc86b5da50b10818853050" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></a>