Friday Film Review (Part 1) – April 7th, 2023

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 25% off your subscription by entering Knight25 in the coupon code area. Enjoy!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Every Friday during February through April, we're going to throw on the tape and break down athletes across Oklahoma. In February, we put out a tweet asking prospects in the 2024-2026 classes to send us their film for our Film Review feature. Over 150 responses later and we're off to the races. We've reviewed over 100 prospects all over Oklahoma so far and we're not close to slowing down. This week, we have two parts for you to check out. This is Part One, to check out more athletes on Part Two, <strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/04/friday-film-review-part-2-april-7th-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CLICK HERE</a></strong>. Keep it locked in to Prep Redzone Oklahoma every Friday for more breakdowns on athletes across Oklahoma.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you're not featured this week but have sent us your film, don't worry! You're on the list and will be covered in the future. Now, all of these breakdowns are based on the film we have access to. And this isn't just a puff piece. While the majority of the breakdowns will be positive, it will also include areas to improve, question marks and more for the prospect to work on as we head into the spring and summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Austin 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caller for Pocola.  He will be a returning starter for his team and shows some leadership out on the field.  When the pocket breaks down, he is orchestrating his receivers where to go.  Hardwick is not afraid to stand in the pocket and deliver the ball.  He makes good reads and gets the ball out to his playmakers.  Hardwick has good zip on the ball and made several passes in tight windows to his receiver core.  Hardwick stands in at 5'7u0022 but looks to be athletic and could play other positions if Pocola needed.  Tough to play quarterback at the next level with his height but would be interested to see any other film he may have at other 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