Film Room: Quick-Hitter Alabama Evals, Part I

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Twitter has proven to be an extremely valuable tool for recruits. Here at Prep Redzone, we like to use social media to our advantage to broaden our coverage and give more spotlight to as many high school athletes in the country as possible. Here, I will go through some Twitter film submissions and deliver some quick evals for a few intriguing prospects. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1301122' first='Bryson' last='Riggins']</em></strong> - 2026 - QB - Russell County</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Solid athletic foundation for development.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Good runner, and has the speed to make plays once things break down</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Looks natural as a passer. Stands tall in pocket and has solid arm mechanics. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has the ability to locate receivers and make throws on the run. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Breakout candidate in 2023.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/RigginsBryson/status/1664078233849962501?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/RigginsBryson/status/1664078233849962501?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Ean Nation </em></strong>- 2024 - WR - 5'8 - Auburn</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Highly productive. Received first-team all-state honors as a junior. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has a much larger catch radius than most 5'8 receiver prospects. Has good ball skills and has both the agility and willingness to rise over larger defenders to make a play. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Natural hands. Can pluck the ball away from defenders and can reel in the football when having to change his body angle.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Smooth, natural route runner with good ankle flexion and plays with little to no wasted movement. One or two quick moves allow him to slip right off defenders and give himself some cushion to operate. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>His ability to dip his hips and get his shoulders around polish off his game and help him to finish off routes. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ean_nation/status/1586801116536537089?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ean_nation/status/1586801116536537089?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='847825' first='Griffin' last='McLean']</em></strong> - 2024 - TE - 6'4 220 - Auburn </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has the versatility to play as an in-line blocker, H-Back, and out wide as a receiver. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>His frame could easily project to the FBS level. Already has good size and could carry a lot more weight.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Looks comfortable and natural as a receiver. Showcases good flexibility at the top of his routes and uses his body to sit in soft spots and box-out defenders.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Extremely valuable as a lead blocker. Can locate defenders nicely as he lumbers down the field and has the length to keep defenders at a comfortable distance. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Solid YAC ability for a big guy. He can be an impact player in the screen game. He has the speed and strides to separate once he finds grass. Surprisingly good vision as he goes downfield and can of course lower his shoulder to pick up extra yards if needed. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/griffinmclean5/status/1664072841375907842?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/griffinmclean5/status/1664072841375907842?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Andrew Kirkland Jr</em></strong> - 2024 - OL - 6'3 285 - Oxford </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has clear upside. Good foundational pieces for development. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Showcases clean pass-blocking mechanics. Quick, clean pass-set with good hand placement. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Impressive ability to re-fire his hands and keep leverage on defenders. It is very clear that his ability to hand-fight is one of his best attributes. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>When defender gets initial outside leverage, Kirkland has the speed and discipline to beat the defender to a spot and force him outside. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Combination of clean footwork and lateral movement allows him to mirror defensive linemen and stay balanced. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AndrewKJr05/status/1664397505247756288?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/AndrewKJr05/status/1664397505247756288?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1640353' first='Noah' last='Lee']</em></strong> - QB - 2026 - 6'2 175 - Jacksonville Christian Academy </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>"Looks the part" of a legit QB prospect. Is still young, but operates and carries himself like an older, more experienced player. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Outstanding arm action. Has clean throwing mechanics and can mix up arm angles. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Shows the ability to put touch on the ball and gives receivers a good chance of making a play on the football.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has good field vision and keeps the play alive long enough to find an open receiver. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>When on the run, he does an excellent job of getting upfield, squaring up his shoulders to the receiver, and throwing off both feet to ensure accuracy on his delivery. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/_noahlee_11/status/1664232639404953604?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/_noahlee_11/status/1664232639404953604?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->