Underrated Senior Prospects

With the season being pushed back, we have a chance to look at some under the radar prospects as they head into their senior seasons. Each player brings playmaking ability, but may be overlooked due to size. <strong>DB Kesean Hobson (Illinois Valley Central HS)- </strong>Solid height and adequate weight, slender, trim, proportioned with some definition. A very athletic DB who has the ability to play Man, Off, and Zone. Possesses good feet and COD at the LOS to stick off the snap, combined with good foot quickness showing the ability to get and keep back hip positioning in Man. In Off and Zone good ability to plaster, maintains foot quickness to stick across the field. Solid transition in order to drive on the football post throw. Displays good ball skills, aggressive, and will go get the ball when it’s in the air. Good hands in order to turn the ball over, and possesses good catch to run transition in order to be effective after the turnover. He also possesses dynamic return ability, shows good foot quickness, agility, COD, and vision. Overall, a very good athlete who has room to grow in both filling out his body and also continuing to develop as a DB. A lot of potential, and could be an under the radar player who could contribute if developed properly. <strong>LB Mitchell Gore (Dunlap HS)- </strong>Solid height and good weight, buff, trim, proportioned with definition. Good read and react ability post snap, quickly diagnoses and trusts eyes. Good burst and acceleration, can play inside out and shows sideline to sideline range. Displays good COD and agility in order to be effective when RB bounces. Solid tackler, will wrap and bring legs. Vs. Pass, possesses the agility, COD, and mental awareness to be effective in Zone. Maintains good downhill acceleration to drive on the football. Overall a good prospect who has a lot of potential, his biggest limitation is his height, and how he will disengage against larger OL at the next level. Possesses lots of potential and has a chance to be a solid player at the next level. <b>DB Ty Baker (Prairie Ridge HS)- </b>Adequate height and weight, slender, trim, proportioned with some definition. A multi-dimensional player who can play both S in Cover 2 or CB, and play Off in the slot or outside. Shows good hips, COD, agility, and closing burst in all coverages. Possesses the foot quickness to stick with WRs out of break and establish back hip positioning. Good ability to play the ball in the air, while also playing through the WR. Displays solid high pointing ability at the catch point to go up and contest. Good hands, can turn the ball over, and has good transition in order to be effective post turnover. He also possesses a knack for dislodging the football. Vs. Run, aggressive player who will come up in run support and shows solid play strength at the POA to make a tackle. Overall, he is going to be a Nickel CB at the next level. He has a lot of tools to work with, and will be a playmaker when on the field. &nbsp;