Under the Hood: Booker T. Washington HS
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We will take an in-depth look at all Tulsa Public Schools for this upcoming season on who to keep an eye out for. We still have Booker T. Washington, McLain, and Webster to take a look at. Below, we will talk about the Hornets and Coach Brown’s team for the 2022 season.
Elias Sherman Elias Sherman 6'2" | DL Booker T Washington | 2023 State OK – 2023 OL/DL
On the offensive side of the ball, Sherman uses his base to drive his feet on his blocks. He does well with finishing his blocks at the point of contact. Sherman shows good footwork when he pulls and does well with his kick-out blocks. On the defensive side of the ball, Sherman gets upfield and does well on getting off blocks to finish off tackles. He does a good job of crossing face when the play is opposite of him to track down the ball carrier. Coach Brown, his head football coach, stated that he is one of the hardest workers on the team and he always leads by example.
Aiden Walker Aiden Walker 6'0" | LB Booker T Washington | 2023 State OK – 2023 Linebacker
“The emotional leader of the team who brings it every day on the practice field, in the weight room, and meetings. He is a great player to have,” stated Coach Brown. When you turn on the film of Walker, I like watching him play the position of linebacker. Walker hits the gap without any hesitation. Walker stays square to the line of scrimmage and can run sideline to sideline. He does a good job of being patient for cutback and explodes through the ball carrier. Comparing him to other inside linebackers that I have watched this spring and summer, Walker might be the most athletic and polished backer of them all.
Lathan Boone Lathan Boone 6'1" | 175 lbs | QB Booker T Washington | 2023 State OK – 2023 Quarterback
This was my first time watching Boone play on film and in person and let me tell you, he can play. Boone has a nice touch on his deep balls and places it right on the money. Boone keeps his feet active in the pocket and does well maneuvering around. He keeps his eyes downfield when the pocket collapses to keep the play going. Boone has good timing on his throws and good ball placement off slants and digs. Boone throws the ball well on the run while keeping his body in control. Boone already has a few offers at the division 1 level and a few in division 2. He was described by coach Brown as a quiet leader. “Boone leads by example and is one of our team leaders.”
Clyde Wortham – 2023 OL/DL
Wortham was described by his coach as a big fella who brings it every day. He wants to be the best in everything he does on and off the field. In watching Wortham during spring ball and last season, he played nose guard and center on both sides of the ball. Wortham comes off the ball playing nose guard and has active hands. He does a good job in using his hands to get off blocks in tackling the ball carrier. He is someone that has the frame to play both gaps in their 3-4 scheme they play on defense. When Wortham plays center on the offensive side of the ball, he moves well stepping left or right and picking up his man. He does a good job blocking back on his defender while moving his feet and finished a few blocks.