Under The Radar Spotlight
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With the 2022 season underway, we’re looking at some Under the Radar players to get to know. There are some good prospects that should all be getting looks for the next level. Prep Redzone Florida will always promote everybody in…
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Continue ReadingWith the 2022 season underway, we’re looking at some Under the Radar players to get to know. There are some good prospects that should all be getting looks for the next level. Prep Redzone Florida will always promote everybody in hopes of them getting the opportunity of playing college football at the next level.
Michael Ryan, QB/ATH/P- Durant High c/o 25
5’10 160lbs
Ryan’s has been a big part in helping get off to a good start going 3-1 record through 4 games. So far this season, Ryan has passed for 417 yards, completed 52% of his passes with 3 touchdowns through the air, and has a QB rating of 85.2. He also rushed for 21 yards on the ground. He’s a young prospect the shows the potential to be very effective quarterback, does a good job getting past is first read, throws with touch and accuracy at all three levels of the field. Looks to play with poise and is under control with the pass rush in his face. A player coaches should check out and will continue to get better the next few seasons.
Ryan Knight, LB/DB- Florida High c/o 23
5’11 185lbs
Knight has been a major contributor to a dominating defense thats only allowed 32 points through four games for the Seminoles this season. This season night has 14 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, and 2 QB hurries. Knight is a versatile edge player that’s quick off the snap and brings speed to power, great competitor that chases down plays all over the field, is a sure tackler and a playmaker which is evident by his nine tackles for loss through 4 games. Smart player that is also outstanding in the classroom with a 3.6 GPA. Good enough athlete that can play multiple positions at the next level.
Zach Pillow, WR- Viera High c/o 25
5’11 165lbs
Pillow has been a big contributor and playmaker for the Viera Hawks so far this season. He’s currently leading the team with 13 catches for 113 yards. The sophomore receiver is a smart rout runner that flashes the ability to find soft spots in zone, crafty route runner that consistently gets separation, shows sure hands, does a good job on deep throws making subtle moves to create separation at the top of his route. He’ll be a player to keep an eye on for the rest of the season.
Malakai Hudson
Malakai
Hudson
5'10" | 175 lbs | RB
New Smyrna Beach | 2023
FL
, RB- New Smyrna Beach High c/o 23
5’11 185lbs
Hudson has been a big playmaker for New Smyrna Beach this season. He’s helped to get the Barracudas off to a 2-1 record and in the process is leading the team in rushing with 51 carries for 381 yd, averaging over 7.5 yards per carry with 5 rushing touchdowns, two 100 yard rushing games and is averaging 127 yards a game rushing. Hudson hits the hole quickly and runs with good power for his size, shows nice contact balance and keeps his feet moving to churn out tough yards, possesses good cutback vision and the speed (4.5 40) to take it to the house. Solid running back that coaches need to check out. He picked up his first D1 offer from Stetson University in May.