Seneca Valley @ Damascus Preview: 8 Players to Watch
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It is week 9 which means we are entering the final week of the regular season. This is the game of the week in the county and has major implications on playoff seeding. Elijah Frazier MD #177 QB #15 HEIGHT…
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Continue ReadingIt is week 9 which means we are entering the final week of the regular season. This is the game of the week in the county and has major implications on playoff seeding.
Frazier is one of the top passers in the county. Seneca has relied on him to run their spread offense. He does a good job of pushing the ball downfield. He is very mobile and is able to extend plays with his feet. He senses pressure well and is able to make people miss in the open field. He does a good job of spreading the ball around to different receivers in different spots on the field. He is an accurate thrower of the ball and has great touch inside the pocket.
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Hottel has been a productive starter for Damascus for years. He has taken a huge step and is having a breakout year. He is a dominant force. On offense he is a H-back that can line up as a natural tight end. He is a great blocker. He also is a solid receiver. He runs routes with purpose and gets to his spots. On defense he is a 3 down backer. He has sideline to sideline range. He is a very good blitzer. He also is good in coverage. He knows how to force turnovers and does a good job of creating them.
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Evan Cooke
Evan Cooke
Cooke always had massive potential but he has put it all together this season. He is massive as he is listed at 6’6 286. He knows how to use his size to dominate smaller defenders. However unlike many players his size he is not over-reliant on his size and power. He is very technically sound. He has good footwork and uses his hands well. He plays with a mean streak and likes to finish off his blocks.
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Dunathan has many signature performances this season. Many believe he is the best player in the county. He is an elite player on both sides of the ball. As a running back he is a true bell cow back. He can carry on offense. He has great size. He runs hard and with power. He also has enough speed and vision to break off long runs. On defense he is a player that can do it all. He can line up off the ball as a traditional linebacker. He can also come off the edge. He is a very good run stopper, pass rusher, and blitzer. He also is athletic enough to drop into coverage.
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Ramsey makes playing center look easy. Despite having to snap the ball in the gun he is very quick off the ball. He plays with great pad level and is able to get low leverage to move defenders off the ball. He has good body control and is able to turn and drive defenders away from the ball. He does a good job of getting his hands inside.
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Fosten was a player that didn’t get much playing time on varsity last season but he still had big expectations coming into this season. He has exceeded those expectations. He does a good job of blocking down the line. He is able to wash defenders away from the play. He plays with a lot of force. When he strikes defenders he does it with a lot of power and is able to knock defenders back. He likes to finish off his blocks.
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Jack Boulton
Jack Boulton
Boulton has been a key starter on the offensive line for Seneca Valley. He has good size and does a good job of using it to his advantage. He puts everything into his blocks which overwhelms defenders. He does a good job of getting to the second level in the run game. He is always aware of where the ball carrier is as he turns defenders away from the hole.
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Andoh-Thompson is a big play threat. He is a receiver that can make plays on the ground or through the air. He is an explosive ball carrier. He does a good job of taking jet sweeps and making them chunk plays. He uses his explosiveness and speed as a receiver. He does a good job of getting behind the defense and taking the top off. He is very elusive with the ball in his hands as he makes people miss in open space.
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