Recruiting Report: Sam Mcenelly/Waconia (2021)

Nate Wahl February 7, 2020 @ 03:21 PM

WACONIA-- Nate from Northstar Football News caught up with Waconia Wildcat Sam Mcenelly who is a 2021 NFN prospect that is the meat of the offense fullback, and also plays middle linebacker too. We talked to Sam about his season, his recruiting trail, and much more. Get to Know Sam Mcenelly/Sam's Strengths Mcenelly is a strong player that works hard and unlike most fullbacks, has electric speed. He also is a strong tackler and big hitter at middle linebacker which if I am a coach, those are the ideal traits I'm looking for at linebacker. His biggest strengths at fullback are his ability to hit his gaps, see the lane, and douse the defense with his downhill running ability. Favorite Parts About Both Positions "Making big hits on every play," that's what Sam told Northstar Football News is his favorite thing at fullback and middle linebacker. I think sometimes people forget just how important fullbacks are to paving the front lanes for the running back to sneak thru to get their yards. Fullbacks go to war for their guys behind them in the backfield. College Interest/Upsell to College Coaches At this time, Mcenelly isn't entertaining tons of interest but has a dream to play college football. His upsell to college coaches is you will get a big hitter that's not set on playing just one position, he'll play wherever you want him to play or where he's best suited. Mcenelly is a hard worker not only on and off the field for Waconia but is a very good student as well. Building for Next Season The biggest change Sam's had to make is not leading with his head when making plays. He's been told by the Wildcat coaching staff to keep your head up so you can see every bit of the play and not to "lunge" at players to tackle. Sam told NFN that he worked on this "on and on" to fix it and is in a better place now with his tackling skill set. Sam's Mentor Sam's roots are deep in the fullback position. His dad played fullback for the Bulldogs of Minnesota-Duluth so you could consider the Mcenelly's a "fullback family" as his dad is a huge mentor not only on the field but in everyday life too. Learning from Last Season The biggest thing Mcenelly learned last season that he can lay the hammer do with his big hits and can play the game fast, but he said in you to pace yourself to stay in play after play. "Keep going all gas, no breaks," Sam told Northstar Football News to describe his game. You can check out Sam's junior film (click <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2CdCN9">here)</a> if you are looking to bring a tough blocking fullback with speed or anywhere else you may need him on the field.