Tennessee 2024 Watch List: WR’s
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Michael Starks TN #WL WR #WL HEIGHT 5'11" WEIGHT 180 POS WR CLASS 2024 View Profile Michael Starks Twitter State: Tennessee School: Arlington Starks plays with a smooth, effortless style, showcasing body control and balance as a route runner. He’ll…
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Continue ReadingStarks plays with a smooth, effortless style, showcasing body control and balance as a route runner. He’ll jump up and pirouette to catch a pass, spin around, land, and explode downhill in one smooth motion. He can separate against man coverage, using quickness, short-area burst, hesitation moves, and head fakes to get open. He has good ball-tracking skills downfield and is extremely competitive after the catch.
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Taylor’s quickness is one of the foundations of his game, and he leans on it as a route runner and run-after-the-catch creator. He uses slick footwork and hand swipes to get off the line and is sudden at the top of his route, creating separation with sharp cuts and agile change of direction. He’ll put opposing corners in a blender with head and shoulder fakes and leaves opponents in the dust on whip routes.
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Traglia is a good deep threat with the speed to run past defenders and a knack for tracking the ball over his shoulder. He’s confident in his hands and is tough at the catch point. He can elevate and bring down tough throws. He’s a creator after the catch, regularly making the first man miss or spinning and churning his feet to break tackle attempts and stay on his feet.
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Tummins is a good deep threat with the speed to run past defenders and a knack for tracking the ball over his shoulder. He’s confident in his hands and is tough at the catch point. He’ll let a few passes go off his fingers, but he can elevate and bring down tough throws. He’s a creator after the catch, regularly making the first man miss or spinning and churning his feet to break tackle attempts and stay on his feet.
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Ward is strong at the catch point and shows awareness of his position near the sideline, tiptoeing down the line and keeping his feet in. He has the speed to threaten deep and can access an extra gear when the ball is thrown. He adjusts to low passes well and is comfortable going over the middle of the field. He is dangerous on deep crossers and is elusive and creative with the ball in his hands after the catch, using jump cuts to switch direction on a dime, reverse a play, and avoid tacklers. He can hit the afterburners and run away from the defense in space.