James Blacker
James Blacker
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James Blacker
James
Blacker
5'11" | 175 lbs | DB
Gar-Field | 2025
State
VA
seems to be willing his team back to the playoffs with his performance against Forest Park. Blacker has been on a few division 1 schools radars already and his outing in Gar-Fields triumph over Forest Park should only help him. He hauled an incredible one handed touchdown reception that Red Wolves fans will remember for quite some time. He has offers from Tusculum and VMI and a visit with Towson lined up. Blacker is looking like the guy who is going to lead Gar-Field to a Cardinal District title.
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Division 1 prospect
James Blacker
James
Blacker
5'11" | 175 lbs | DB
Gar-Field | 2025
State
VA
had a day for the Red Wolves last week and will look to continue his momentum this week. Blacker has already received offers for his play at defensive back but he might have a future at receiver at the next level too. Catching a couple of touchdown passes against Unity Reed, he looks like Hamlin’s go to target offensively.
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Defensive back
James Blacker
James
Blacker
5'11" | 175 lbs | DB
Gar-Field | 2025
State
VA
is set to be the backbone of what should be one of the top defenses in the district. Picking up his first offer from VMI the rising senior picked off three passes last year on his way to earning First Team all district honors. Blacker should figure into many more division 1 offers with his 3.7 GPA.
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All conference defensive back
James Blacker
James
Blacker
5'11" | 175 lbs | DB
Gar-Field | 2025
State
VA
out of Gar-Field is another Red Wolve who seems to be benefitting from their recent recruiting surge. Picking up his first offer from VMI, Blacker is a lockdown corner who can play safety at the next level as well. Good size and length, competing in a very difficult conference the young man has a change to really show that him and the Red Wolves are for real this fall.
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Ton of production out of Gar-Fields
James Blacker
James
Blacker
5'11" | 175 lbs | DB
Gar-Field | 2025
State
VA
, whose first four reps on tape were all interceptions. A true corner, one who relies on technique and leverage to define his game, not so much athleticism. Gar-Field calls a great blend of looks on defense, so you can find Blacker wreaking havoc in press or off-man coverage. Witnessed using leverage and positioning skills to his advantage, he’s the “right place at the right time” corner who coaches can likely trust in terms of post-snap assignments. Just when you think you have a technician at DB, Blacker shows off some flat cover skills, blowing up bubble/WR screens before they can get going. A top 100 prospect in my eyes, not too many holes in his tape. His rep at the 1:15 mark shows off his ability to break on the ball. Blacker trust his technique, you can see him work his backpedal, open, and break, all of which look smooth. His weight transfer skills are on par with some of the better DBs in the state. Handsy while in phase, manages to stay on the balls of his feet until the last second, there’s a lot to like out of Blacker. He’s one of 15 DBs I placed inside the top 100.
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