Upper Arlington vs New Albany Defensive Game Report
Upper Arlington proved their might last night beating New Albany 41-14. Below I will detail the top defensive performances. Upper Arlington Defensive Standouts #5 Asher Hamilton, MLB (2022) – Asher led the squad in tackles as he usually does. At 6’1…
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Continue ReadingUpper Arlington proved their might last night beating New Albany 41-14. Below I will detail the top defensive performances.
Upper Arlington Defensive Standouts
#5 Asher Hamilton, MLB (2022) – Asher led the squad in tackles as he usually does. At 6’1 200 he is the perfect size for a college growing LB. He is great in his stance with eye discipline. He commands the defense. He is patient in his movements, always fits his gap, and get extension. Great block destructor and makes good tackles.
#6 Luke Frederick, CB (2022) – Luke had an outstanding night in coverage and against the run. He broke up some passes and destroyed blocks to fold in and make tackles on the perimeter. Very athletic player with great upside the rest of the season. Patient in his backpedal with good technique. Plays zone coverage really well with good sense of play and leverage on receiver. Take a look at this rising 2022.
#20 Charlie Paxton, S (2023) – Charlie is a very good rising junior. He is confident out there on the field and had a great night on Friday. Good technique at his position with patient movements and reading. He is very skilled at coming up on the run to make plays. He does a good job in coverage making the right read and staying on top. Rising star in 2023.
New Albany Defensive Standouts
#8 Chidi Mabatah OLB (2023) – Chidi is very athletic and it shows all over the field. He sets a good edge in the run game and uses his hands well to get extension. Moves very well in the pass game and closes space on routes very quickly. He is a good tackler and aggressive. Keep an eye on him over the season and into next year.
#1 Jesse Gordon CB (2022) – Jesse is a very athletic player in the secondary. He is tall and quick. He plays the ball well in the air and can be a lock down Corner if called upon. He is one of the best players in the secondary in a good conference. Transitions really well in and out of his breaks. He plays off blocks well and sets a good edge on his side of the field. Keep you eyes on him the rest of the year.