Standout 5A Performances: Offense
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Here are guys who are lighting up the 5A area! Ronnie Royal AL #18 ATH #3 HEIGHT 5'11" WEIGHT 180 POS ATH CLASS 2024 View Profile Ronnie Royal Twitter State: Alabama School: Gulf Shores Highlights Royal kicked off the playoffs…
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Royal kicked off the playoffs with an impressive showing and continues to establish himself as one of the best prospects in the country. While throwing, rushing, and catching a touchdown, Royal pulled off his best Christian McCaffery impression. With elite/game-changing top-line speed and burst, he was too much for the defense to handle. Anytime Royal touched the ball, he maximized his touches and found hidden yards with his quickness. Though he was the fastest guy on the field, Royal showed excellent contact balance and the ability to recover when knocked off his initial path. He also finished runs with physicality when needed and proved he could grind out yards with toughness. Royall also showed a nice pair of hands when working as a receiver out of the backfield- making him one of the best offensive prospects in the nation
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Ellis showed he’s a certified gunslinger who can dice up defenses in his first-round performance against Selma. The Tallassee product showed poise, power, and proficiency when working the ball downfield. His ability to hit receivers in stride, drop the ball in the bucket, and make plays in the deep region of the field was crucial in the advancing. Though he showed effectiveness in the pocket, Ellis excelled at rollouts/ bootlegs and maintained strength and accuracy when throwing on the move. He also thrived on dropping dimes when his feet weren’t set – making him a threat whenever he escaped the rush or was in a designated moving pocket.
Kristian Stinson
Kristian Stinson
Stinson is a slot receiver who can consistently make plays inside the numbers. With subtle quickness in his releases, he creates instant separation and can be a mismatch against linebackers and safeties. This, in addition to his solid straight-line speed, makes him capable of taking the top off the defense. In an impressive performance against Southside, Stinson also showed an ability to adjust to the ball and make a difficult grab with multiple full-extension diving catches in the game. Look for Stinson to continue to expose defenses in the slot and provide his QB with a security blanket in crucial situations.
Randell Johnson
Randell Johnson
Johnson is a dynamic receiver who could do damage in the 5A playoffs. He’s a man amongst boys with a sturdy frame, bully mentality, and subtleness to be a No.1 option. Johnson did a great job of displaying a solid overall skill set against Boaz and was one of the best receivers we observed this week. When the ball is in his hands, he’s a wrecking ball with the strength to run through arm tackles, maintain balance through contact, and run with physicality in the open field. However, if Johnson gets into space, he has just enough breakaway speed to do damage and generate chunk plays. This speed is also seen when he has time to work vertical routes and get some steam behind him. If Johnson is able to continue this production, there’s no doubt he’ll receive some offers by the end of the postseason.
Jacori Tarver
Jacori Tarver
Tarver is a power back with next-level size and skill. The Beauregard product showed flashes of brilliance throughout the game and had to potential to carry a team to a deep playoff run. With elite size, he’s an authoritative runner who can bring the hit to a defender, bounce off tackles, and generate yards after contact. Though he’s a physical runner, Tarver moves well for his size and has enough explosion/burst to get to the second level and make things happen. Look for Tarver to be a workhorse and one of the more productive backs in the region through the playoffs.