Practice Report & Evals: Byron Bears
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Our Southeastern Minnesota tour started on Highway 14 in Byron, MN with the Bears. We took in both meetings and practice, chatted with coaches, and evaluated and talked with players. Here is our take on why adding Byron to your…
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Continue ReadingOur Southeastern Minnesota tour started on Highway 14 in Byron, MN with the Bears. We took in both meetings and practice, chatted with coaches, and evaluated and talked with players. Here is our take on why adding Byron to your yearly recruiting or viewing itinerary is a must.
Coach Halder is a straight shooter with a very keen eye for personnel placement. His recommendations throughout the years on players have always been spot on.
Christian Connelly Christian Connelly 6'4" | 190 lbs | DL Byron | 2022 State MN OLB/DE, 6’4 195 (2022 Grad)
Christian has both length and a frame to add bulk. Size projections were made easier with his Dad (Craig Connelly – Mankato St. DL 1993-1996) on staff. Most of his highlights on Hudl show him in space, processing and pursuing. Being at practice allowed us to see how well he plays off blocks and uses his hands. Christian has received interest from Augustana, Mankato, UMD and Winona State.
Hudl Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11120509/Christian-Connelly
Next Level: Fill out the frame!
James Durst TE/DE, 6’5 215 (2022 Grad)
James has a college ready body. He has a surprising burst as well as a quick gallop with the ball in his hands. His catch range is impressive especially while moving. He also finds the extra yardage by getting small in contact situations. While he typically aligns in a traditional WR position on offense, his hand battles and movement on defense offers a window into his block finishing potential on offense. On defense, he has an efficient first step, defeats blocks and most importantly, finds the ball in the opponent’s backfield.
Hudl Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11120500/James-Durst
Next Level: Block Finish
Nick Netzke QB, 6’5 205 (2023 Grad)
Nick is a towering presence with a unique and quick delivery. He is decisive in game with reads and precise both when his feet are set and while moving in and outside the pocket. He shows the ability to buy time with necessary movements in the pocket and is willing to step up and throw knowing he is going to get hit. We were especially impressed with his throws and completion percentage between the hashes and in traffic.
Hudl Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/13070129/Nick-Netzke
Next Level: Agility
Adam Glynn Adam Glynn 5'11" | 180 lbs | RB Byron | 2024 State MN , RB/Ath, 5’9 160 (2024 Grad)
Adam is a decisive and shifty ball carrier. For a sophomore, both his patience and the physicality in his finish stand out. What the film won’t show? Having watched him in different events, we know he is both a capable receiver and will be an excellent special teamer.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/15243015/Adam-Glynn
Next Level: Make one more miss!
Kale Robinson, QB/FS, 6’3 165 (2024 Grad)
Our first look at Kale was at a Route Tree 3 on 3 Football Jamboree. Long, lean and big-time athletic. He can pedal, cover, break, throw and high point. We have no doubt he will be a money kid as a safety. Time will tell if he can climb the recruiting boards as a QB.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/15182532/Kale-Robinson
Next Level: Varsity QB Reps
We will have more to come out of both Byron and Southeastern Minnesota!