2027 Offensive Weapons You Don’t Want to Blink On

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1626025"],"_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-69855c48a57ee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rodriguez measures in at 5'6 140-pounds. This past season, he had 75 carries for 782 yards for 13 touchdowns, with 8 receptions for 147 yards with 3 touchdowns, 66 total tackles (27 solo, 39 assisted), 4 TFL, 2 INT, 1 PD, 2 FF, and 1 FR. Rodriguez has very good athletic ability due to very good speed, change of direction, good balance, and acceleration. He's a weaver back, using his change of direction to effortlessly glide across the field. Very good vision. Good catching out of the backfield. As a defender, he has good read and reaction speed. Does a good job in coverage with his smooth back pedal. Good tackling and a hard hitter. I'm looking forward to seeing how he does his senior year!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1639922"],"_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-69855c48a5888"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Buckingham measures in at 6'0 245-pounds. Buckingham has a good initial quickness out of his stance paired with good hand speed. Maintains a low pad level due to his good knee bend, and flexibility. Very good strength, hand strength, and good hand placement to control and steer his opponents. Plays through the whistle. Buckingham has a good anchor as well. Good acceleration and speed to run from 1^st to 2^nd level blocks or out in space. I'm intrigued to see how he does his senior season !</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1627643"],"_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-69855c48a5907"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lacy measures in at 6'2 190-pounds playing QB/FS for Northfield. This past season, he went 66/134 for 974 yards, 49.3% completion rate, 10 TDs, 3 INT, 24 carries for 92 yards with 1 rushing touchdown, 8 total tackles, and 4 INT. Lacy has good athletic ability due to very good speed, acceleration, good change of direction, and balance. Lacy possesses a quick release and good throw power. Fluid throwing motion. He excels in the pocket with his pocket mobility and will run for a first down if no one's open. As a safety, he has very good ball tracking and catching skills. He uses his good read and reaction speed to diagnose plays and make the interception. He's an exciting two-way player who continues to improve his craft.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1338094"],"_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-69855c48a5982"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reese measures in at 6'3 200-pounds and is one of the top QBs in the state. This past season, he went 195/299 for 3314 yards, 65.2% completion rate, 44 TDs, 8 INT, 87 carries for 464 yards with 5 touchdowns. Good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, change of direction, good balance, and speed. Very good throw power paired with a very good release. He launches it downfield accurately with ease. Reese does a great job going through his progressions and finding the open man. If no one's open, he'll use his scramble ability to get the first down. Very good pocket presence. He's mobile in the pocket, consistently keeping his eyes downfield. Very good ball placement skills paired with very good accuracy at all three levels. Very good throw on the run both left and right. I think he'll throw for over 50 TDs this upcoming season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["691219"],"_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-69855c48a59fc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Miller measures in at 5'11 170-pounds. This past season, he had 19 receptions for 411 yards with 6 touchdowns, 21 total tackles (16 solo, 5 assisted), 3 PD, and 1 FF. Miller has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, speed, jumping, and good change of direction. Good release at the LOS against both off coverage and press jam. Very good separation quickness due to his athletic ability and outrunning the defender or fighting through contact to get open. Very good ball tracking and catching. Plucks the ball out of the air with his suction hands. He does a great job at contested catches. Miller also gets his hands dirty in the blocking game. Keep an eye on him next season !</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->