Southwest Ohio Cincinnati LaSalle Preview 2021

The Lancers posted an 8-3 record last year and made a good run in the playoffs.  They are poised to make a run again this year with a loaded 2022 class. <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>LaSalle</strong></span> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="34376" first="Gi’Bran" last="Payne"]</strong> - RB <span style="font-size: 1rem;">- 5’9 205 - Athleticism off the charts.  He has the ability to stop on a dime, reverse field, and burst the other way unlike most backs in the country.  Tough runner to tackle with this low center of gravity.  Has a second gear in the open field and is uncatchable.  Has 18 offers from SEC, Big 10, Big 12, and ACC schools.</span> HUDL: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11094844/GiBran-Payne">https://www.hudl.com/profile/11094844/GiBran-Payne</a> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="34464" first="Paul" last="Haywood"]</strong> - OG/NG - 6’4 310 - Watching Paul’s tape made me want to get the syrup because of all the pancakes.  He is an outstanding offensive lineman with a couple of Division 1 offers on the table.  He has good bend in his stance and comes off the snap low and fast with good feet position.  Powerful punch and lift of the DL.  He drives defenders into the ground play after play.  He moves well up to the second level on Linebackers.  Once Paul is locked on he sticks like glue.  His pass blocking is stout and he holds his ground on the interior.  As a DL he is very gap sound and hard to move.  He gets up the field with the Bull Rush and is a huge lane blocker in the middle. HUDL: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/8236646/Paul-Haywood">https://www.hudl.com/profile/8236646/Paul-Haywood</a> <strong>Tristen Wolf</strong> - LB - 6’3 205 - Tristen is one of the better LB’s in Ohio.  He is a devastating blitzer with a motor which never gives up.  Plays very gap sound and reads plays well.  When he gets to his gap, has the size and punch to escape blocks with ease.  He is a great tackler and rarely misses an opportunity to drive the ball carriers back.  Very good at stripping the ball away and causing turnovers.  Good pass dropper and quickly closes space in the correct areas. HUDL: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11125308/Tristen-Wolf">https://www.hudl.com/profile/11125308/Tristen-Wolf</a> <strong>JD Wallace</strong> - FB/TE - 6’2 215 - Very good all around football player.  Plays a hybrid role in the offense and has to know and execute a large game plan.  Very good blocker in the backfield and on the LOS.  He runs great routes in the MOF and the seams.  Attacks the ball in the air.  Athletic enough to be a tailback. HUDL: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11106915/JD-Wallace">https://www.hudl.com/profile/11106915/JD-Wallace</a> <strong>Ian Halbeisen</strong> - WR/FS - 6’2 205 - Very good special teams player with above average speed and tackling ability.  He can play a multitude of positions and is invaluable to the team.  Fast down the field and wreaks havoc on ball carriers. Take a look at his film and you will be impressed. HUDL: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11125343/Ian-Halbeisen">https://www.hudl.com/profile/11125343/Ian-Halbeisen</a> <strong>Ben Schlieff</strong> - WR - 5’11 185 - Ben transferred in last year from the state of Maryland.  He is a sleeper but will be a giant this upcoming season.  He has an outstanding ability to run routes and get open.  He runs a 4.47 40 yd dash making him the fastest player on the field.  He attacks the football and goes up and gets the ball.  Can stop on a dime and reverse field.  He is hard to tackle. HUDL: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11105658/Ben-Schleiff">https://www.hudl.com/profile/11105658/Ben-Schleiff</a> <strong>2023 Players to Watch</strong> Mason Mattingly QB 6'5 215 Jalen Grant RB 5'11 175 Mason Luensman K 6'0 160 <strong>Big Game 2021</strong> October 8 vs St. Xavier