Underrated: Five “no stars” that could develop into blue-chips

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is the first of a series of articles that will feature players who are not rated on the major recruiting platforms but who many close to their respective high school programs feel can develop into four to five-star type of talent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2326492,"_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-6a7bb11af2976"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The high school sophomore is already an elite cover corner who excels in man or zone coverage. He does a great job of tracking the football and shows signs that he can be a top-level safety if asked. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bethea invites physicality in man coverage and has fluid hips to adjust his body to make a play on the football. The former Florida Christian star reacts quickly to the ball and has the potential to be a lockdown corner on the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offers: Colorado, Florida State, Miami, Nebraska, North Carolina</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/23407651/66e5d8643a2bba2ea3db7753">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/23407651/66e5d8643a2bba2ea3db7753</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2252727"],"_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-6a7bb11af29b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The long receiver finds the football well on long passes and has the speed and agility to make defenders miss in the open field. The former Coral Gables standout has above-average athleticism and fights for every football thrown his way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The long-stider can get behind the defense and can make secondaries pay by guarding him one-on-one against smaller defensive backs. His body could use some more bulk to withstand hits over the middle, but the potential is certainly there for him to be a big-time receiver on the FBS level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offers: FIU, Miami, UConn</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/23527525/6909fb6ddd5da57f8087ff34">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/23527525/6909fb6ddd5da57f8087ff34</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2228718"],"_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-6a7bb11af29f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Louis will play his senior season at Atlantic Delray and may jump up to blue-chip status before signing day. Louis accelerates to the football with power and velocity and can play both outside linebacker and at the nickel position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has natural football instincts and can shed blockers to make tackles for loss. Louis is a ferocious tackler and strips the ball away from defenders. He has a ways to go in filling out his body, but the ability and IQ are there to be productive at the college level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/24221890/6900e7e5891c27a711957231">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/24221890/6900e7e5891c27a711957231</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2326515,"_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-6a7bb11af2a17"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The former Stranahan talent is a top-tier two-way athlete who can play wide receiver or cornerback on the college level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pratt is an explosive playmaker on offense, catching the football in a variety of different body angles, and a superior corner who makes it tough for receivers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pratt catches most footballs with his hands with ease and turns up field with power to get big gains. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/24192396/677f3cbf002acf25bc55604b">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/24192396/677f3cbf002acf25bc55604b</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["970037"],"_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-6a7bb11af2a3b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Outler is a big target that college coaches and quarterbacks relish having on their roster. Now standing at six-foot-six and weighing over 200 pounds, will be a mismatch for just about anybody.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now playing his ball at American Heritage Plantation, Outler should see plenty of opportunities to make plays in the open field. He is elusive for his size and is tough cover as an H-Back or a tight end. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is an improved blocker but has a high ceiling to go in that area. Outler could develop into an elite tight end by the end of his high school career. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offers: FAU, FIU, Memphis, Missouri, UCF</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22901520/693f14006435a5b055e8f596">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22901520/693f14006435a5b055e8f596</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->