Olentangy Berlin vs Thomas Worthington – Defensive Report

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big time upset last night as Berlin takes down Thomas Worthington 31-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Olentangy Berlin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aidan Eviston</strong>, OLB, 2025 - This kid is a stud in the 2025 class. He stands at 6'0 and weighs 200. He does a great job of setting an edge with good technique. Tough at the point of attack and is hard to block. Makes great tackles on the LOS and in space. He rushes the passer well on the edge with good bend back to the QB. He is a good pass dropper with quickness and spacing in zone coverage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>HUDL: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15985511/Aiden-Eviston" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15985511/Aiden-Eviston">https://www.hudl.com/profile/15985511/Aiden-Eviston</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='284309' first='Kyle' last='Jackowski']</strong>, OLB, 2023 - Kyle had a tremendous season.  He is a sideline to sideline player and has a high motor.  He sets a good edge with technique and keeps his outside arm free routinely.  He is quick in his pass drops and plays with good technique.  He tackles well and runs his hips through the ball carriers. Rushes the edge with good bend and chop rip moves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>HUDL: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11885054/Kyle-Jackowski" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11885054/Kyle-Jackowski">https://www.hudl.com/profile/11885054/Kyle-Jackowski</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Austin Watt</strong>, DL, 2023 - Austin is a beast of a player for Berlin.  Comes off the ball very quickly and plays in the backfield.  He is extremely athletic and reads plays well from lockout.  Gets in his gap and stays there. He has a relentless pass rush from the interior.  Can play both NG and 3 Tech. Currently he has an offer from UMass, and is garnering interest from Penn State, Wisconsin, and Northwestern.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>HUDL: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12849044/Austin-Watt" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12849044/Austin-Watt">https://www.hudl.com/profile/12849044/Austin-Watt</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Thomas Worthington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Francis Brewu</strong>, DL, 2024 - Francis is a really good player in the 2024 class. He is very flexible in his stance and comes off the ball low and hard. He gets to lockout quickly and is superb at reading plays. He is tough as nails and stays in his gap. He is quick with his sheds and tackles well. He has a couple of good pass rush moves set up by his speed rush.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>HUDL: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14766560/Francis-Brewu" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14766560/Francis-Brewu">https://www.hudl.com/profile/14766560/Francis-Brewu</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Deeriah Smith</strong>, OLB, 2023 - Deeriah is a great football player with a nose for the ball and pop in his tackles. He plays OLB and sets a good edge. He gets after the blockers in front of him and sheds easily. He tackles well in space and has the athletic ability to make the TD saving tackle. Impressive edge rusher with great bend and finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>HUDL: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12734985/Deeriah-Smith" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12734985/Deeriah-Smith">https://www.hudl.com/profile/12734985/Deeriah-Smith</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->