Top Defensive Talent: Class of 2022
As the season approaches, we wanted to take a look at some rising juniors that will take the field this spring. Each look to have bright futures not only this upcoming spring season, but as they approach the next level…
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Continue ReadingAs the season approaches, we wanted to take a look at some rising juniors that will take the field this spring. Each look to have bright futures not only this upcoming spring season, but as they approach the next level as well.
Ahmad Robinson Ahmad Robinson 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB East St. Louis | 2022 State IL (East St. Louis HS)- Good height and weight, slender, trim, proportioned with some definition. A very athletic CB who has the skills to play Press, Off, or Zone. He displays very good feet and hips, can open and change direction with ease without wasted movements. Possesses very good closing burst when the ball is in the air, will stick on the back hip throughout the route then attack the ball in the air. Very good ball skills, can high point and is willing to go get the ball. Shows good competitive toughness, and a willingness to tackle. He will drive on the ball with good transition from pedal. Good tackling ability, will wrap and get ball carriers on the ground. Overall, a very good prospect that has a ton of upside heading into not only this season, but as he approaches the next level.
Saveon Brown Saveon Brown 6'1" | 195 lbs | DB Thornwood | 2022 State IL (Thornwood HS)- Good height and weight, slender, trim, proportioned with some definition. A big safety that is a downhill aggressive player. Shows good ability to trust eyes and anticipate the development of plays. Good acceleration and transition to stick foot in the ground and go. He shows knock back tackling ability, and consistently puts ball carriers on the ground. Displayed some deep ability, to play in Cover 2. Overall, he will be best utilized as an in the box S at the next level, to maximize his abilities to the fullest potential.
Jared Badie Jared Badie 6'4" | 210 lbs | LB Oswego East | 2022 State IL (Oswego East HS)- Very good height with good weight, trim, athletic build, proportioned with definition. Very good Vs. Run, shows the ability to use both lateral quickness and agility or power to be effective. Displays good UOH within each, and can win with a good punch at POA or work hands after a sudden move to the inside or outside to finish moving OL out of hole. Displays good pass rush ability. He’s long and uses his length well, to keep OL off his chest. He has room to grow and develop an arsenal of pass rush moves, but he shows the ability to get home with just his raw athleticism. He is a very good prospect, who is going to be a very good player at the next level.