Redzone Spotlight: Clearwater Academy International

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we continue to make various stops at high schools to evaluate talent across the state there will be preview spring watch articles followed by Part II which includes notes and links to videos on social media. Today, we'll be featuring Clearwater Academy and head coach Jesse Chincar where Redzone Scout Drew Johnson attended spring practice to get a glimpse of the program. Compared to many other practices attended in the last weeks, CAI stood out as a sound program with a good foundation and vision. There were multiple standouts from Thursday's practice that will be mentioned below. Let's get into some of Drew's insights. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"19px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:19px">Clearwater Academy International </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>Head Coach: </strong>Jesse Chincar </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>2022 Record: </strong>10-1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class of 2024&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offense</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QB:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Evans Chuba | Class of 2024 | @chuba_evans</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>6'4, 210</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Took a trip out to Clearwater Academy for a look at the program and left with the understanding that <strong>Evans Chuba</strong> is that dude. He creates instant interest because of his college-ready frame but really closes the gap when showing off his cannon-like arm strength combined with good timing and accuracy with his receivers. He also displayed his ability to get mobile out of the pocket and that he can use his legs to extend plays if routes collapse. What stood out to me was his leadership mentality. He's a smart prospect behind center that knows the playbook and where to go with the ball. Combine that with a head coach that has a vision for offensive success, and CAI should be in the running again this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 133/259 - 2173 passing yards - 20/8 TD-INT | 47 carries - 356 rushing yards - 7 TD </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13860453/Evans-Chuba">Evans Chuba - Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>WR:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1123115' first='Dallas' last='Sims'] | WR | Class of 2024 | @Dallassims12 </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>6'2, 182</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Minnesota Commit showed one he's one of the coveted wide receiver products in the nation. Really good build and frame with decent speed and glue hands. Understands how to execute the route tree and will be productive early in his college career. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 24 receptions - 429 receiving yards </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12696994/Dallas-Sims">[player_tooltip player_id='1123115' first='Dallas' last='Sims'] - Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Ludovic Martin | TE | Class of 2024 | @ludovicmartin04</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>6'4, 230</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Martin is one of the more skilled TE products in the state of Florida because of his well-built frame, soft hands, and ability to be a solid blocking component. Respective young man off the field but really turns it on when it's go time. Liked his route-running skills and leadership mentality. Martin is a TE prospect college coaches need to get an eye on. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 22 receptions - 352 receiving yards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13435503/Ludovic-Martin">Ludovic Martin - Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Brodie Kowtiuk | WR | Class of 2024 | @KowtiukBrodie</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>6'1, 190</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/9327704/Brodie-Kowtiuk">Brodie Kowtiuk - Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Isaiah Hayes | OL | Class of 2024 | Isaiah73hayes</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>6'4, 300</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15985637/Isaiah-Hayes">Isaiah Hayes - Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Mauricio Hinds | OT/OG | Class of 2024 | @mauricio_hines</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>6'5, 275</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17461864/Mauricio-Hinds">Mauricio Hinds - Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Defense&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Keyari James | LB | Class of 2024 | @KeyariJames</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>6'1, 225 </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 90 total tackles - 16.0 TFL - 5.0 sacks </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17846307/Keyari-James">Keyari James - Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Sean Sevillano Jr | DT |  Class of 2024 | @SevillanoSean </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>6'2, 300</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sevillano was my standout DT of the day and had other Power 5 coaches saying the same. He's a bulldozer on the defensive line that fills gaps and explodes to cause disruption. Tree trunks for thighs you can tell this kid lives in the gym. Will be a well-known recruit heading into his senior season. Picked up a recent offer from Miami and landed Auburn following practice.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 75 total tackles - 21.0 TFL (tied 1st) *19.0 sacks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14340996/Sean-Sevillano-Jr">[player_tooltip player_id='943177' first='Sean' last='Sevillano Jr.'] - Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Dillano Glaud | SS/LB | Class of 2024 | @DillanoGlaud0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>6'3, 200</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stud that I didn't get to watch much but had some positives said about him by a few college coaches. Someone to keep an eye on along with his overall development/recruitment. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 45 total tackles - 12.0 TFL - 5 INT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15277370/Dillano-Glaud">Dillano Glaud - Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Samuel Ehret | DE | Class of 2024 | @samuelehret1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>6'4, 240</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ehret is a beast on the edge that had multiple Power 5 scouts interested in his play. Explosive athlete with good size and fundamentals that coaches can work with at the next level. What stood out on Thursday was his effort in various drills which transitioned to the Off vs Def session. Ehret has a good frame with long arms that he can use to cause trouble in the passing or run game. Coaches in the state of Florida should get eyes on him quickly. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 43 total tackles - 18.0 TFL - 7.0 sacks </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17638181/samuel-ehret">Samuel Ehret - Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Anthony Popa | S | Class of 2024 | @anthonypopa16</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>6'2, 185</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 30 total tackles - 7.0 TFL - 3.0 sacks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17602472/Anthony-Popa">Anthony Popa - Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Seni Adekunle | DB/S | Class of 2024 | @seniadekunle</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>6'0, 190</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 6 GP - 17 tackles - 3.0 TFL -</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15169463/Seni-Adekunle">Seni Adekunle - Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='943260' first='Isaiah' last='Thomas'] | S | Class of 2024 | @Iamzaythomas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>6'2, 200</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Miami commit</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/5319362/Isaiah-A-Thomas">Isaiah A. Thomas - Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class of 2025 </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Khalid Campbell | RB | Class of 2025 | @khalidcampbell2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>5'9, 180</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Campbell is a scat back and jitterbug on the gridiron that looked really good running the ball hard at practice on Thursday. Campbell led CAI in rushing yards as a sophomore and could be ready for a breakout season with some of the talented offensive linemen returning to open holes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 945 rushing yards - 8 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15950783/Khalid-Campbell">Khalid Campbell - Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1012143' first='Makih' last='Johnson'] | WR | Class of 2025 | @makihjohnson2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>6'2, 185</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson is The Truth. I watched him perform at Pylon Training Camp Series where he took home a couple awards after showing off his blazing speed and good catch radius. He has a good frame with lengthy arms that he uses to snatch the ball out of the air. Johnson has continued to make noise heading into the spring with an uptick in offers since his showing in the offseason. He picked up a Power 5 offer from Iowa State shortly after practice. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 260 receiving yards </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Antwan Raymond | RB | Class of 2025 | @antwan_official </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>5'11, 195</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/v/2JzgwR"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/v/2JzgwR</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class of 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Joaquin Kavouklis | QB | Class of 2026 | @joaquinkav10</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><em><strong>6'1, 175</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's always a positive to have a young and developing quarterback behind your starter that can learn the playbook/system while mastering the position and understanding what it takes to be leader. Even better is when he can really sling it and Kavouklis certainly looks as if he can grow into the leader of the CAI program in years to come. Still a raw product but displays solid fundamentals, accuracy, and decent arm strength. Will be interesting to see how he develops in a system filled with talent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17591053/Joaquin-Kavouklis">Joaquin Kavouklis - Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->