Week 4: Defensive Standouts from Audubon Vs Camden Catholic
The Camden Catholic Fighting Irish dismantled Audubon 48-6. With such a lopsided score, that means that the defense was on full display. Here are a few defensive performances that caught my attention and had an impact on the game. George…
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Continue ReadingThe Camden Catholic Fighting Irish dismantled Audubon 48-6. With such a lopsided score, that means that the defense was on full display. Here are a few defensive performances that caught my attention and had an impact on the game.
George Inge II DB, Camden Catholic
I was very impressed with how smooth this young man’s movement was in and out of his transitions. He was a ballhawk, with recording a pass breakup and a beautiful interception in zone coverage displaying good eyes, burst out of his T step, and hands to secure the interception. His technique, specifically his feet was most notable. He has very calm and smooth feet that aren’t erratic with efficient movement. However, he wasn’t tested much in this game and when Audubon did try him he made them pay. The biggest takeaway was this young man’s mentality. He mixed it up many times as a tackler, even destroying a screen pass for a tackle for loss. The cornerback position isn’t known for tackling, and finding CBs to tackle at the force position is a dime a dozen. At 6’1 180 this young man has many traits to be a great CB and as we see him be tested more we’ll get a gauge of how good he really is.
Jurius Clark LB/Slot Cornerback, Camden Catholic
He did everything on the defensive side for the Irish and his play in coverage was evident. In this game, he recorded three pass breakups within the first two drives. Whether it was dislodging a pass with good contact or simply having his eyes in the right place to make plays on the ball, throwing near this young man was not a good idea. One observation that I made was, he is best suited to play safety, and with his wide receiver ability he could be a good coverage safety to play the middle of the field in one high look or cover a slot receiver in two high or nickel looks in three-wide sets. He added a rushing touchdown but his defensive performance was a lot more impressive, and he’ll be on my “Position Changes Id Like To See” list going into next year.
Don Watkin LB, Audubon
Not much to get overly excited about when your defense gives up 48 points, but Don Watkins’s activity in the run game was the lone bright spot. He recorded two TFLs and was very active in run defense all game. Though it did little in the overall outcome of the game he displayed the instincts and tackling ability to catch my eye during a blowout.
Kye Pressley Edge, Camden Catholic
At 6’2 205 Kye Pressley is shaping up to be a fine edge rusher. He was active all game and was a terror pass-rushing recording 6 pressures in the first half alone. The most impressive thing about this young man’s game was his hand usage. Hand usage is what separates the good edge rushers from the great ones, and the fact that at a young age he is at least attempting to use and improve his hands is very encouraging for his future prospects. The physical tools and athleticism are evident but the technicality is always what strikes me. With this young man’s array of moves and improvement of hand usage, he can be one of the best edge rushers in the 2023 class.