Analysis On New Name Recruits 3/8/23
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I continue to get names of recruits from many sources including High School Coaches, Parent and Player Fans, and 7v7 Coaches about rising prospects we should evaluate. The following are names we recently received but have not been thoroughly evaluated…
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Continue ReadingI continue to get names of recruits from many sources including High School Coaches, Parent and Player Fans, and 7v7 Coaches about rising prospects we should evaluate. The following are names we recently received but have not been thoroughly evaluated but will be by April 1 or earlier.
Malachi Flax Malachi Flax 5’11” | 185 lbs | DB Springfield Central H.S. Ma. | 2024 State New E He is 6’0″ 185lbs and was used as an athlete for his team during the 2022 season. He attends Springfield Central in Massachusetts. He puts in the off season work needed to improve his skill set.
In view of his film, He has a good frame combined with good athleticism one can easily see. He is versatile athlete. He does a very good job with run support while playing both corner or safety. He reacts to the run with a good burst and quickness while positioned at outside linebacker. He appears as a striker who will tackle through the body with power when tackling. Plays with a physical presence along with consistent aggression each rep.
He surely can play at the next level and being versatile as he is, will give him more opportunities.
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Keilan Hubbard Keilan Hubbard 5’10” | 170 lbs | DB Springfield Central | 2024 State New E He is 5’10 170lbs and was positioned as a defensive back for his team during the 2022 season. He attends Springfield Central in Massachusetts. He is a hard worker in the off-season and can be seen getting his on field work drill periods in on a weekly basis when weather permits. He missed four games during the 2022 season due to injury.
In view of his film, he is quick with good physical reaction to run support needs when the play is to his side of the field while positioned at corner. He welcomes contact. He is willing to squeeze the play inside and then get involved or help move the pile. He has several impressive special team clips that shows his persistent effort to get down field quickly and make a play on the return player.
I was informed by a reliable source that he missed 4 games due to injury during the 2022 season. He is a solid run support guy from safety and will play at the next level after all said and done.
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Justyn Murphy
Justyn
Murphy
6’1″ | 170 lbs | ATH
Pilgrim | 2024
State
New E
He attends Pilgrim High School in Rhode Island. He is 6’1″ 170lbs who was positioned as a safety and wide receiver for his team during the 2022 season. During his 2022 season, he held a GPA 4.08 academic record. He had 41 receptions for 464 Yards and 2 touchdowns. He has athletic numbers that include 40 YARD DASH TIme 4.7, VERTICAL 32″, BENCH 165, SQUAT (LBS) 275.
In view of his film, his defensive clips show good physical play. He can come down for run support when needed and uses a wrap and roll technique when tackling ball carriers. He has good open field tackling habits. Has range that shows he can cover sideline to sideline. His offense clips show his solid hands and good field awareness when ball is in the air. He had good athletic coordination combined with quickness and decent speed. He shows the knowledge to split coverages and find the open hold in zone. He is willing to lay out for the ball if a difficult catch is needed to complete the pass.
I was told by a reliable source, that he has potential to be recruited as a safety or wide receiver.
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Ben Tilton Ben Tilton 6’0″ | 230 lbs | OL Bishop Hendricken HS RI. | 2024 State New E He is 6’0 230lbs and was positioned as a fullback and linebacker for his team during the 2022 season. He attends Bishop Hendricken in Rhode Island. His evaluation is in view of the two positions he played for his team in 2022. However, I feel he could see some college coaches take an interest in him as an offensive lineman due to his exceptional blocking abilities. That is; if a coach is willing look past his current height measurable.
In view of his film, His blocking, tackling and physical play are what any coach would want each of their athletes to strive for.” He was used as a fullback who could lead with power to open running lanes. His film shows exactly that. He hits the running lanes with excellent leverage to knock defenders back on impact. He can lead inside on iso runs, or outside out on the perimeter for ball carrier to turn the corner. He was used as a ball carrier who can get the tough yards. He finishes runs and is a load to bring to the ground.
I was informed by a reliable source he moves really well for a large RB and LB and potentially could see interest at both positions at the next level.
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Will Johnson
Will
Johnson
5’11” | 210 lbs | ATH
Pembroke Ma. | 2024
State
New E
He is 5’10” 210lbs who was positioned as a fullback and middle linebacker during the 2022 season. He attends Pembroke High School in Massachusetts. His 2022 athletic numbers are 40 YARD DASH TIME 4.9, BENCH 250, SQUAT (LBS) 425, DEADLIFT (LBS) 495.
In view of his film, he fills gaps with his shoulders square and hands out in front to shed blockers. He has the strength to maintain gap control. He played both inside linebacker and fullback on offense indicating his desire to be involved in consistent physical play along with being durabile. On offense, he can deliver bone crushing blocks that open running lanes for ball carriers. He has excellent toughness in his skill set.
I was informed by a reliable source that he is very aggressive on defense and will likely be recruited as a linebacker at the D3 level.