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Athlete Spotlights

Real film. Real athletes. Real evaluation.

See how Kyle breaks down what consistently shows up on tape — no hype, no projections.

Every spotlight reflects the same process used in paid evaluations.

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Noah Patell — WR

Class of 2028 | Durant HS

What Shows Up on Film:

Shows quick-twitch movement with strong route pacing, clean hip sink, and the ability to create separation through technique and leverage awareness. Operates with good spatial feel versus coverage, staying controlled through transitions while consistently presenting clean throwing windows. Natural hands and smooth catch-point mechanics show up throughout the film.

 

Creates value after the catch with burst, acceleration, and balanced movement in space. Displays quick directional change ability, open-field vision, and controlled footwork while transitioning from receiver to runner. Ball security awareness and the ability to generate extra yardage continue to stand out on tape.

In tight areas, shows efficient releases and advanced hand usage to work through contact and create separation. Maintains balance and body control through the route while adjusting naturally to the football. Young receiver whose route detail, movement skills, and overall feel for the position consistently translate on film.

Noah Murillo athlete spotlight graphic, SS/ATH Class of 2027 from Temecula High School, in black and gold uniform with SAS Film Evaluation branding.

Noah Murillo — SS/ATH

Class of 2027 | Temecula HS

What Shows Up on Film:

 

Impacts the game at multiple levels with controlled movement, awareness, and discipline. Shows timing and burst as a pressure player, triggering downhill with clean angles and a composed finish.

Operates efficiently in space with balanced footwork, strong pursuit angles, and the ability to close under control without overcommitting. Range and tackling presence show up consistently.

On the back end, plays with vision and anticipation, reading the quarterback and maintaining positioning through the progression. Ball skills and spatial awareness allow him to create turnover opportunities without relying on pure physicality.

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Cohen Saunders  DE/OLB

Class of 2027 | Fossil Ridge HS

What Shows Up on Film:

 

Closing speed shows up immediately, tied to strong backfield recognition and processing. Triggers with intent, staying square on outside run and working laterally with control to set the edge and pursue backside.

 

Uses length and active hands to control contact, showing timing with swipe, chop, and rip to stay involved through the rep. Extends into blockers, sheds cleanly, and keeps hands in passing lanes to affect the quarterback.

Shows versatility across alignments, holding up inside with strength while maintaining presence off the edge. Plays with physicality and motor, impacting the game from multiple positions.

Josiah Salazar DT 3-Tech Class of 2028 University High School football athlete spotlight and film evaluation graphic

Josiah Salazar  DT/DE/OG

Class of 2028 | University HS

What Shows Up on Film:

 

Explosive get-off shows up immediately, creating interior disruption with quick first-step movement and vertical penetration at the snap. Plays with leverage and intent, consistently impacting timing in the backfield.

Maintains discipline through the rep, showing strong awareness, edge integrity, and the ability to work laterally while staying square to the play. Flashes counter ability and works off contact to reset and continue pressure.

Plays with physicality and effort snap to whistle, finishing through contact and staying active in pursuit. Shows versatility along the line with the ability to impact the game in multiple roles.

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Gabe Gurley  QB

Class of 2029 | Cushing HS

What Shows Up on Film:

 

Arm talent shows up immediately, pairing strong lower-half mechanics with the ability to generate velocity and deliver accurate deep balls with touch and timing.

Maintains composure in the pocket, working through progressions with disciplined eyes while staying balanced under pressure. Shows the ability to reset and deliver without disrupting rhythm.

Creates when plays break down, showing mobility and the ability to throw accurately on the move. Processes quickly and plays with anticipation, allowing the game to slow down even at a young stage.

Brayden Plunkett WR FS Class of 2027 Pine Creek High School football athlete spotlight and film evaluation graphic

Brayden Plunkett  WR/FS

Class of 2027 | Pine Creek HS

What Shows Up on Film:

 

Fluid movement and ball skills show up immediately, consistently winning at the catch point with strong body control, tracking ability, and the confidence to finish through contact.

Runs disciplined routes with controlled tempo, using leverage awareness and pacing to create separation while staying within structure. Adds value after the catch with quick feet, balance, and efficient movement in space.

Processes quickly on the defensive side, showing range, awareness, and the ability to close ground under control. Plays with physicality and effort, consistently finishing plays and impacting the game across phases.

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Joshua Belanger  RB/OLB/DE

Class of 2027 | Wimberley HS

What Shows Up on Film:

 

Vision and tempo show up immediately, allowing blocks to develop while processing leverage in space. Creates separation with controlled burst, short-area quickness, and open-field elusiveness.

Adds value in the passing game with reliable hands out of the backfield, showing the ability to adjust to the football and transition upfield cleanly. Wins with patience, body control, and disciplined movement within structure.

Plays with physicality and competitive finish, consistently fighting through contact and producing in tight space. Shows versatility across phases with the athletic ability, motor, and willingness to impact the game on both sides of the ball.

Hunter Vincenty-Cole QB DE Class of 2027 Oscoda High School football athlete

Hunter Vincenty- Cole  QB/DE 

Class of 2027 | Oscoda HS

What Shows Up on Film:

 

Manipulates second-level defenders with disciplined eyes and controlled tempo, creating space on designed runs. Shows decisive acceleration and strong contact balance, finishing through traffic.

 

Maintains contain off the edge with solid leverage awareness, staying in phase and processing without overcommitting.

 

Transitions across roles smoothly, throwing accurately on the move and competing through the whistle with toughness and control.

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Ayden Vanwinkle — LB  

Class of 2027 | Coffee County Central HS

What Shows Up on Film:

 

Ayden’s film consistently reflects a disciplined interior lineman whose technique, leverage, and football IQ show up snap to snap. At center, he plays with a strong base, controlled hand placement, and the ability to stay square through contact while maintaining pocket and run-game integrity.

The versatility also shows up through his work as a long snapper, where consistency, repeatable mechanics, and dependable execution stand out. Overall, the film points to a fundamentally sound athlete whose traits translate through discipline, reliability, and technical detail.

Brayden Hughes QB Class of 2029 Dewitt High School football athlete spotlight and film evaluation graphic

Brayden Hughes — QB  

Class of 2029 | Dewitt HS

What Shows Up on Film:

 

Processes the game with advanced timing, anticipation, and pre-snap awareness, consistently manipulating coverage and delivering the football in rhythm.

Wins from the pocket and on the move with clean mechanics, strong arm talent, and disciplined footwork that keeps the offense on schedule.

Shows competitive toughness, controlled athleticism, and quarterback command, creating explosive plays through both decision-making and physical tools.

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Braylen Cooley — DE/EDGE  

Class of 2029 | IMG Academy

What Shows Up on Film:

 

Processes the game with advanced patience and discipline, consistently reading blocking structure before committing and maintaining leverage through the rep.

Wins with technical hand usage, low pad level, and strong body control, showing the ability to anchor, shed, and finish against bigger bodies.

Shows positional versatility across the front with consistent effort, football IQ, and special teams buy-in that translates across multiple phases.

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Luisangel Garcia — LB  

Class of 2028 | Eaton HS

What Shows Up on Film:

 

Processes run fits with advanced discipline and strong downhill trigger, consistently staying square through contact and finishing with leverage.

Shows excellent eye control and route recognition in zone, diagnosing concepts early and breaking on the ball with confidence.

Versatility shows across the box, as a blitzer, edge-setter, and lateral run defender with repeatable traits that translate snap to snap.

Sydney Hubbard RB Class of 2028 Forney High School football athlete spotlight and film evaluation

Sydney Hubbard — RB  

Class of 2028 | Forney HS

What Shows Up on Film:

 

Presses gaps with patience and advanced vision, consistently manipulating leverage before committing vertically.

Transitions explosively out of cuts with outstanding balance, body control, and functional burst through the second level.

Finishes every rep with competitive toughness, lower-body power, and reliable three-down versatility as both runner and receiver.

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Truxton Davenport — C  

Class of 2027 | Riverton HS

What Shows Up on Film:

 

Wins leverage immediately with low pad level, explosive get-off, and consistent vertical displacement at the point of attack.

Processes interior movement cleanly in pass protection, showing strong stunt recognition, controlled lateral footwork, and pocket integrity.

Displays mobility in zone structure with efficient pull mechanics, strong contact balance, and sustained finish through the whistle.

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Tayton Coker— LB  

Class of 2027 | Ruidoso HS

What Shows Up on Film:

 

Processes offensive concepts quickly with disciplined eyes, efficient angles, and consistent leverage within the defensive structure.

Triggers downhill with confidence, showing strong run-fit discipline, block navigation, and sound tackling mechanics in traffic.

Competes snap to whistle with toughness, physical intent, and assignment-sound linebacker instincts that translate inside the box.

Abbott Lockwood SLOT DB Class of 2027 Monarch High School football athlete spotlight and film evaluation graphic

Abbott Lockwood — Slot/DB  

Class of 2027 | Monarch HS

What Shows Up on Film:

 

Acceleration and controlled tempo show up consistently, creating separation in space with efficient movement and no wasted steps. Processes quickly in the open field, allowing leverage to declare before committing and turning vision into vertical production.

Wins routes with discipline and awareness, using pace and leverage manipulation to create separation rather than relying on speed alone. Shows strong body control and reliable ball skills, translating across both offensive and defensive reps.

Plays with a competitive edge across phases, contributing as a blocker and finishing through contact. Shows versatility with the ability to impact the game in space, at the catch point, and on the defensive side with instinctive processing.

Jaylin Brown QB Class of 2027 Pensacola Catholic High School football athlete spotlight and film evaluation graphic

Jaylin Brown — QB  

Class of 2027 | Pensacola Catholic HS

What Shows Up on Film:

 

Pre-snap recognition shows up immediately, consistently identifying pressure and coverage structure while understanding leverage before the snap. Processes quickly through reads with disciplined footwork and controlled platform mechanics.

Maintains composure through progressions, working within structure while resetting his base and delivering the football on time. Shows the ability to move within the pocket and re-establish control without disrupting rhythm.

Arm talent shows up with the ability to drive the football across the field, pairing velocity with touch and placement. Adds value as a runner with functional mobility, creating yards in space while maintaining control.

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Easton Krasuski — DB  

Class of 2028 | Windsor HS

What Shows Up on Film:

 

Advanced processing shows up pre-snap, consistently identifying coverage, leverage, and situational responsibility before the play develops. Maintains disciplined eyes and patience through route distribution.

 

Moves with balance and control in coverage, showing clean pedal, efficient transitions, and the ability to break on the ball with anticipation rather than reaction.

Plays with range and leverage awareness on the back end, taking disciplined angles in pursuit and finishing plays reliably in space with controlled tackling.

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Tylen Gorham— OL/ DL  

Class of 2027 | Southwest Edgecombe HS

What Shows Up on Film:

 

Explosive get-off shows up immediately, gaining ground at the snap while establishing leverage inside. Controls contact with violent hands and a strong base, creating movement at the point of attack.

 

Maintains balance through engagement, working laterally with discipline while staying in position to disengage and finish once the play declares.

Motor runs snap to whistle, pursuing through traffic and impacting the backside. Shows versatility across the trench with controlled footwork and the ability to mirror in pass protection.

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