Northwest Showcase Regional Standouts: Part. II

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Want 30% off of your subscription? Use promo code&nbsp;<strong><em>PaulG30</em>&nbsp;</strong>at checkout!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["725742"],"_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_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6480f4b7dc31d"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hothem has solid size for the inside backer position and is a tackle to tackle plug with some athleticism in space and can apply pressure well off the edge. Dominating competition during his Junior season for Wood River, he moved well in individual drills during the camp and showed plus athleticism in space when covering and closing in the open field. He checked in just outside our top ten in our most recent rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["711145"],"_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_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6480f4b7dc37c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones is a short area quick twitched player that plays bigger than he is and flashes strong hands underneath while able to make contested catches and will be a big part of the Meridian offense in 2023, with a wide variety of very impressive players. He had a nice showing last weekend and should be a name to watch in our next rankings update. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["412920"],"_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_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6480f4b7dc3c8"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Starkel is one of the better offensive lineman across the region, and is coming off a solid Junior season for the Mavericks. Over the weekend, he showed patient hands in pass protection and a solid base with the ability to post against counters and moved well laterally while offering position versatility at the interior OL position. Checking in just outside our top five in the most recent rankings, he should see his stock continue to rise this Summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["540338"],"_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_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6480f4b7dc410"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Striefel is a high motor kid with a quick first step and active hands off the edge while a natural bender and physical at the POA. Having a big frame with some versatility to play either outside or inside, depending on the scheme, he was no doubt one of the top regional players at WOU this weekend. He has put on some good size this off-season and will be one of the top edge rushers across Idaho in 2023. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->