An unranked underclassman out of Trinity High School who I discovered while working through the program’s Hudl roster. Currently listed at 5’11, 170 pounds, he identifies as a quarterback and athlete, although much of the available film suggests he could have a future at defensive back. He has only posted once on Twitter this season, but I was able to locate a midseason highlight reel featuring just over two minutes of production. There is enough here to catch my attention, particularly considering how many different ways he contributes to his team. Before assigning him an initial ranking, I want to develop a better understanding of his game and determine which position gives him the best opportunity to succeed at the next level.

His tape opens with a trick play in which he catches a swing pass behind the quarterback before launching the football approximately 40 yards downfield for a touchdown. While the throw demonstrates some arm strength, I wouldn’t necessarily recommend leading a recruiting highlight reel with this particular rep. It shows that he can throw the football downfield, but it doesn’t immediately establish what kind of prospect he is or where college coaches should envision him playing. His second rep provides a more traditional look at his quarterback ability. Working out of a shotgun formation, he takes the snap, sets his feet and delivers an accurate slant for a touchdown. There is some encouraging confidence and accuracy here, especially for a young player who appears to be handling responsibilities at several different positions.

His third rep takes us to the defensive side of the football, where he aligns at cornerback outside the numbers, comes off his original assignment and intercepts a pass downfield. I like seeing this play included because it gives us an entirely different look at his athletic ability and awareness. Through his first three highlights, he has already demonstrated that he can contribute as a passer, operate within an offense and make plays in the secondary. His fourth rep adds another dimension, with him returning a kickoff to approximately midfield. That versatility is valuable for a young prospect, particularly one who is still establishing his primary position. He also shows the ability to contribute at wide receiver, catching a slant later in the tape and turning it into a gain of approximately 30 yards.

The defensive back reps are what interest me most from a long term projection standpoint. In another clip, he aligns at cornerback before making a play that prevents what likely would have become a touchdown. Later in the tape, he records another interception, taking advantage of an inaccurate throw that appears to result from some miscommunication between the opposing quarterback and receiver. He puts himself in the right position to capitalize on the mistake, which is an important part of playing defensive back. I would like to see more examples of his coverage technique, how he handles different receiver releases and whether he can consistently stay attached to his assignment. Nevertheless, the interceptions and touchdown saving play provide a promising starting point. He even contributes as a punter for Trinity, further demonstrating how many responsibilities the coaching staff trusts him to handle.

My biggest recommendation would be to reorganize his highlight reel to better communicate his collegiate potential. I would personally lead with the defensive back reps, particularly the interceptions and coverage plays, before transitioning into his offensive production and special teams contributions. The trick play touchdown is worth including, but I don’t think it should be the first thing a college coach sees when evaluating him. His versatility is a strength, although establishing a clear primary position would make it easier for evaluators to understand where he fits. Right now, defensive back is the position that interests me most, but I want to see additional film before making that decision officially.

There is a lot to like about a young player who can contribute at quarterback, wide receiver, defensive back, kick returner and punter. He is still an underclassman, and there is plenty of time for his physical development and positional identity to take shape. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him earn all conference recognition in the near future considering how many different ways he can impact a game. For now, he is absolutely worth keeping on our radar, and once I have a clearer understanding of his best position and a more complete evaluation of his production, I’ll look to get him into our rankings.