Prospect Report: Whitmer

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Year in and year out, Whitmer proves why it's one of the top programs in the Toledo area. Last fall, the Panthers finished with a 10-3 record and a birth in the Division I Regional Semifinal. Led by Head Coach Ken Winters, the Panthers bring back a talented core group of prospects and should make yet another deep playoff run this season. Two matchups to keep an eye on are; week three at Anthony Wayne and week eight at Central Catholic. Both should be fantastic ball games between two talented squads. With a tough schedule featuring a plethora of playoff opponents, one thing is for certain, Whitmer will be battled tested come playoff time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WR: [player_tooltip player_id='375373' first='Donte' last='Moore'], 6'1" 195, SR</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>A proficient deep ball tracker that can stretch the field.</li><li>Ridiculous body control in traffic.</li><li>Has a natural feel for finding the holes in zone coverage.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>OLB: [player_tooltip player_id='1134159' first='Napoleon' last='Jemison'], 6'2" 185, SO</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Consistently makes plays when left unblocked on the backside.</li><li>Can play out of a two or three-point.</li><li>Capable of holding his ground in the run game against much larger offensive tackles.</li><li>Was a special teams ace in 2021.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>OL: Derrick Kanthak, 6'4" 320, SR</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Plays with an attitude.</li><li>Is always looking for more work on the second level.</li><li>Forward body lean and strength can be overwhelming for interior defensive linemen.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>QB: [player_tooltip player_id='284950' first='Brady' last='Ford'], 6'1" 185, SO</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Plays with such a calm demeanor.</li><li>Feet stay quiet and are in sync with a sudden upper half.</li><li>Shows impressive touch on all three levels.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>RB: Taron Crawford, 5'7" 175, SR</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>A jitterbug with some electricity as a runner.</li><li>Uses his natural leverage to his advantage to sneak through tight windows.</li><li>Explodes out of his cuts to kick it into top gear.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>DE: Domanick Rodebaugh, 6' 200, SR</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>A punishing tackler behind the line of scrimmage.</li><li>Quite slippery when engaged.</li><li>Fights against reach blocks on the edge.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>LB: Jasen Kelly, 6'1" 195, JR</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Closes ground like a cheetah.</li><li>Plays the game with an unmatched physicality.</li><li>A ton of positional versatility in 2021.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WR: Devin Morgan, 6'3" 190, SR</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Looks to be a major mismatch working out of the slot.</li><li>Is a redzone playmaker who can make something happen after the catch.</li><li>Can turn a quick game reception into a chunk play.</li><li>Size gives smaller defenders issues.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>OL: Mikey O'Brien, 6'5" 275, JR</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Has a Power-Five type frame.</li><li>Hands are like cinder blocks. </li><li>Pad level stays low while he rolls his hips on contact. </li><li>Has some twitch out of his stance.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WR: Martin Shannon, 5'11" 160, SR</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Impressive speed once he gets rolling.</li><li>Can climb the ladder &amp; go get the football.</li><li>Is a fearless route runner going over the middle.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>OL: [player_tooltip player_id='284948' first='Carter' last='Lowe'], 6'5" 290, SO</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Has ideal size and the movement skills to go with it.</li><li>Strength was on full display at the lower levels.</li><li>Shows superb body control for a big man.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->