About Naeata
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Andy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
Naeata should take over as the lead back next year for West. He is a physical runner with good vision and has the lateral quickness to get to the closing gap and getting to his cutback lane. He shows good burst and is a tough, violent runner. He has soft hands and can be used in the passing game. He’s an all around back that is set up to smash in 2026.
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Read EvaluationAndy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
Naeata has good size and physicality in his game. He shows good patience behind the line and has good vision for the cutback lane. He shows good lateral quickness and can get to a closing gap with ease, and he survives initial contact and is a player who shows good physicality and contact balance. He will make a defender miss in close proximity, and is a running back who has the speed to get to the edge.
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Read EvaluationAndy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
Naeata was a player that stood out when I went to watch their JV/SO team play. He has good size for the position and is a physical runner with good contact balance and shows good lateral quickness and burst. He has done exceptional with his opportunities with the varsity team. He is going to be a standout next year, he possesses all the traits you want to see.
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Read EvaluationAndy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
Naeata was the best offensive player on the field. He showcases great size for the position and has good vision and sees the lanes develop before they fully form. He does well in getting small through the first level and uses his vision to find cutback lanes. He is a physical runner who possesses good contact balance and is a tough runner to bring down, arm tacklers will not be able to take him down. He does a good job of utilizing his lateral quickness to make defenders miss when in arm’s reach. He has the speed to get to the edge and is a runner that will finish off his runs and lower his pads. He’s a bruising back with a good lower half and is a bell cow back. He is a three-down back who has soft hands and is a natural hands catcher. There is plenty to like with him, and he projects as a D1 prospect and should get recruited by G5 teams with the upside of bigger and better programs. He was quite impressive.
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Read EvaluationAndy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
Hamilton is a running back with good vision, excellent footwork, and speed to finish his runs. He moves well laterally and has good hip fluidity. Hamilton is a player that shows soft hands and is a player that could get some varsity reps this year, but the running back room opens up in 2026 and he should showcase his talents then, he’s a player to keep track of as he has all the tools to be a three down running back and get recruited regionally.
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