North Coast League (NE Ohio) – Top 2023 Volume 2
The North Coast League in NE Ohio has some of the best football in the state. I will detail some of the top players over the next few weeks. Holy Name Kriztion Sanchez, RB/LB – Kriztion is a big young…
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Continue ReadingThe North Coast League in NE Ohio has some of the best football in the state. I will detail some of the top players over the next few weeks.
Holy Name
Kriztion Sanchez, RB/LB – Kriztion is a big young man at 5’11 225. Carried the ball last year for 1450 yards and 15 TD’s. Runs like an avalanche with twitch. He is one of the better backs in NE Ohio with his size and athleticism. He gets downhill and on the secondary quickly. Has great vision and burst. He uses his side to decimate tacklers. Reminds me of a young Derrick Henry.
HUDL: https://www.hudl.com/profile/12913341/Kriztion-Sanchez
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kriztion1
Lake Catholic
Nick Brandt, Ath/DB – Nick is an outstanding athlete in all three phases and played multiple positions this season. Started the year as a WR and runs great routes getting on top of defenders really quickly. He was a force in the redzone with his height and leaping ability. Moved to QB late in the season and had command of the offense. Throws a good ball with velocity. He has good touch and can fit it in tight windows. Impressive runner with the ball in his hands. Has the wiggle and twitch of a RB. On defense he plays multiple DB positions. He triggers downhill fast and gets to the ball quickly. Very good football player worth a good look.
HUDL: https://www.hudl.com/profile/12850091/Nick-Brandt
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nick_brandt_2
Notre Dame Cathedral Latin
Matthew Urda, LB – Matt is a sideline to sideline stud for NDCL at the LB position. He has good flexion in his stance with great patience on the snap. Reads plays well and accelerates to his assignments quickly. He plays gap sound and locks out blockers well. He escapes quickly ball side and makes good tackles in the hole. He drops well in pass coverage and quickly cancels out underneath routes. He is a great blitzer and makes plays in the backfield. He has a relentless pass rush with his hair on fire.
HUDL: https://www.hudl.com/profile/12909729/Matthew-Urda
Twitter: https://twitter.com/matturda7
Padua Franciscan
Chris Vance, OL – Chris plays on the interior of the line at Center. He has command of the calls and the OL, and does it well. He is very quick for 255 pounds and his weightroom numbers are off the charts. He has a nasty pop to his punch and launches defenders. He moves really well in the run and pass and defenders do not stand a chance. Very impressive pass blocking technique and has the ability to be a great college lineman in 2023.
HUDL: https://www.hudl.com/profile/12822701/Chris-Vance
Twitter: https://twitter.com/chris_vnce