Brian’s Twitter Mania Evals: Part Three
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After a short time away from football to focus on high school wrestling, I am getting back on the horse and checking out more film of athletes who have not gotten enough of the spotlight. Here are five more athletes…
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Continue ReadingAfter a short time away from football to focus on high school wrestling, I am getting back on the horse and checking out more film of athletes who have not gotten enough of the spotlight. Here are five more athletes to watch this fall who should be getting more of a look than they are now.
Bryce Rosewicz
Bryce Rosewicz
Rosewicz is a versatile defensive lineman for the Ponies. He plays up and down the line of scrimmage and is just as effective as a one technique as he is as a 3-4 defensive end. His quickness off the ball makes him a problem on the inside. He comes off the ball quickly with a low center of gravity. When his quickness off the ball is not enough, that low center of gravity and a solid lower half allow him to stay on the line of scrimmage. On the outside, he has good speed and can get to the sidelines to string out plays to the outside.
The first word that came to my mind watching Quick’s junior season highlight package was smooth. He wastes very few steps in his backpedal as a corner. Because he doesn’t waste any movement, he reacts to routes in man-to-man coverage and anyone you will see. I don’t know if that is because of his technique or his feel for the game – likely a combination of the two. He has the straight-line speed to cover deep routes one-on-one, but even more impressive are his ball skills. He reacts well to the ball and has the size to contest. He is not just a cover corner; he plays the run effectively and is a solid tackler.
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A two-way player, Ransom’s skills as a receiver translate perfectly as a cornerback. It is tough to say what position he will be playing at the next level because what he does well on offense is almost exactly the same as what he does on defense. Playing primarily out of the slot, Ransom has good length, and he uses his length well – he is excellent at using his body to get position to either shield the defensive back or to get into passing lanes. On offense, it must be his long strides because it doesn’t look like he is the fastest guy on the field, but he outruns angles and creates separation in the open field.
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Jackson Ganser
Jackson Ganser
Ganser does a little bit of everything. He is best when he can make one cut and get up the field. His ability to put his foot in the ground and accelerate makes him stand out. Once in the open field, he has a nice combination of speed and power. He can make a tackler miss but is not afraid to put his shoulder down and break a tackle. He can catch the ball out of the backfield and is a physical blocker at the point of attack. Despite being a top running back on a Prep Bowl participating team, he is also a demon on special teams. He has a kickoff return for a touchdown, a blocked punt, and numerous special teams tackles on his stat sheet.
David Kargbo
David Kargbo
Kargbo is a physical linebacker who excels coming off the edge, rushing the passer, and setting the edge against the running game. His quickness off the edge is solid, but his strength at the point of attack complements his first step. He stays under control when rushing the passer, making it tough to get outside of him on a draw or rollout. He has the closing speed to get down the line of scrimmage after he sets the edge. He has good hands and arm extension to hold off blockers when securing that edge.