Ryder does a good job from the pocket in surveying the field. He’s a signal caller who is quick and can buy additional time in the pocket. He does well on the move and throwing on the run. The system doesn’t ask him to do boots and roll outs, but it would be an effective part of his game. He is a decisive passer when pressure is coming in his face, and when given time, will go through to his second read and deeper developing routes and take shots. He does well at taking what the defenses give him, and that adaptability makes him a signal caller who can adjust on the fly and isn’t locked in on just one style of play. That duality will help Salem Hills later in the season, and when they hit the postseason, and the game is shortened.

Hales has been excellent this season and has been quick at processing and getting the ball out in rhythm. He’s able to ride additional time and has the ability to navigate the pocket and when doing so he’ll stress the defense and take deep shots. His accuracy and ball placement has been terrific this season and he’s able to navigate the offense and get them going and stay ahead of the chains.

Hales has done a great job of elevating his team and the offense as a whole. He processes at a good rate, will get to his second read and does well at placing the ball to only where his receiver can come down with it. Keeping the ball out of danger and keeping the offense ahead of the chains has been his best traits as the leader of the offense. He doesn’t lock in to just one receiver and will find the open target and deliver it. He does a good job of stressing the defense by taking deep shots, and with the secondary on their heels, he can then take shorter throws and allow his receivers to create after the catch. He’s done a fantastic job this season and operating within structure.

Hales shows good moxy and is someone who isn’t afraid to stress a defense and take deep shots. He has good ball placement and will dot the ball all over the field. He threw for over 350 yards and has full command of the offense. He gets to his second read with ease and is a player who will continue to only get better as the weeks go on.

Hales is an aggressive passer and will stress the defense by taking shots all over the field and creating havoc. He had a great offseason and started the season on that same momentum and he looked crisp and processed quickly. He does a good job of moving around the pocket and biding time, and does a good job of placing the ball where his receivers can get it and keep the ball away from danger.

Hales takes over as the full-time starter, and he has done well this offseason. He has a compact delivery, has good ball placement, and is not afraid to take a deep shot. Hales will stress a defense by slinging it around and not leaning in on any one target. He moves well within the pocket and will move the chains with his legs. He’s primed for a huge year.

Hales jumps 221 spots and comes in as the 103rd prospect in the state and the QB18. Hales has a good, deep ball, is accurate, and his overall ball placement is good. He keeps it out of harm’s way and will be pressing the ball downfield, highlighting a quick tempo offense and a deep postseason run. He’s primed for a huge season.

During the 7’s event, Hales showed good arm talent and was a quick processor and made good decisions throughout the day. He is a player on the ascension and is primed for a big season ahead of him.

Hales comes in as the 224th-ranked prospect, and he could absolutely smash that as he’s set up to take over as the signal caller for Salem Hills, and the dual-threat quarterback has all the tools to climb well within the top 100 prospects. It will be a big year for the gunslinger who isn’t afraid to showcase his big arm and extend plays with his legs to bide time for his receivers to get open. Hales has every right to be a riser and get looked at regionally in recruiting.