Program Profile: Brookings Bobcats

The Brookings Bobcats finished just short of the perfect season at 11-1. The spread-wing offensive unit had one of the best combinations of speed and power across the board. The line had some quick and powerful linemen, to open gaps for the run game and protect the QB. The backfield had a lot of speed, but still an impressive amount of strength as well, the receiving corps were full of playmakers as well. Defensively, their 3-4 set also had a good blend of speed and power, the line was quick off the ball and engaged the line well. The linebackers and secondary really worked well together in both run support and pass coverage, the whole defense was full of good tacklers. The Bobcats also received the Contenders pick because of the returning firepower for the 2021 season. Players Lost: <strong>RB [player_tooltip player_id="56238" first="Josh" last="Buri"] (SDSU), OL/DL [player_tooltip player_id="56250" first="Parker" last="Theobald"] (SDSU), TE/LB [player_tooltip player_id="56345" first="John" last="Noordsy"] (Black Hills State), WR Max Struck (Augustana), DB Noah Bayer (Northern State Track &amp; Field), LB [player_tooltip player_id="56375" first="Wes" last="Koenig"], DB Keegan Fields, &amp; DB Jackson Krogman</strong> Players Returning: OL/DL- <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="56474" first="Brock" last="Longville"], [player_tooltip player_id="56451" first="Perry" last="King"], &amp; [player_tooltip player_id="56485" first="Magnus" last="Nelson"],</strong> these three will lead the linemen units on both sides of the ball, each of them have quick feet and good hand technique. They all also drive off the ball well when blocking and finish through the whistle. Defensively they are still quick off the ball, shedding blocks and finding the ball to make a good tackle. <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/10022884/600493d75eec9608b87ab1e1">Brock </a> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/10022890/5fda3c5923528d0ab8c97a3c">Perry </a> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11259557/5f47da5be97bbb00d46dde6d">Magnus</a> (Sophomore) (Injured, Junior Season) RB/WR- <strong>Cole McKeown</strong> has good vision, agility and speed. He does a good job finding space and getting North and South, does not dance around with the football, He also has a good deal of strength, is not easy to bring down. <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2ER7T9">Junior Film</a> QB- <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="93087" first="Jaxon" last="Bowes"]</strong> does a good job running the RPO offense, good decision making, speed, agility accuracy, and arm strength. He is good at extending plays with his feet, keeping his eyes downfield and making a good, quick decision, and above all, getting the ball to his receivers. <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/8848490/5fa8273115f657086cfd3625">Junior Film</a> LB- <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="89287" first="Jaxton" last="Eck"]</strong> plays his position well, he seals the edge, contains and makes a good form tackle. He is fundamentally sound on defense, doesn’t always go for the big hit, just makes the play. <a href="http://www.hudl.com/video/3/12921658/5fb46214578e0203b0d94ad3">Sophomore Film</a> K- <strong>Payton Theodosopoulos</strong> has a good leg for kickoffs and PATs, can also hit some good range field goals, big game changer in 2021. <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2EZXnc">Junior Film</a>