Tennessee High School Football: Top 5 LB Candidates Part III
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Sanders Ellis TN #175 LB #35 HEIGHT 6'3" WEIGHT 230 POS LB CLASS 2024 View Player Boost Profile Download Image Sanders Ellis Class 2024 Position LB Height 6'3" HS Station Camp | TN Tennessee High School Football: Top 5…
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Continue ReadingEllis has a lot more knowledge than you’d expect. He is really quick at reading plays, especially screens. Ellis has a good understanding of blocking schemes and can easily make offensive linemen look silly with his quick change of direction to put the lineman on their faces. Ellis is a stud, can’t wait to see him perform this season.
Jalen Johnson
Jalen Johnson
With Johnson instincts and quickness, it is no surprise to see Johnson succeed in tackling. He is an aggressive tackler that isn’t afraid to lay someone out. Johnson is a good run defender and does an excellent job of getting into space and keeping his eyes on the ball carrier. There were numerous times when Johnson stopped the running back short of the first-down marker on third and fourth downs in short-distance situations.
Tyson Wolcott
Tyson Wolcott
Tackling is interesting for Wolcott. When he does, in fact, get his hands on the ball carrier, Wolcott wraps up well and takes opponents down. Wolcott is also a very strong tackler and won’t get trucked through by any ball carriers. He takes good angles and has great sense of change direction to a ball carrier. When he is able to get up close, Wolcott will almost always get the opponent to the ground. Sure tackler guy!
Run defense is where Nalls shines. For a player listed at 6-foot-3, Nalls plays like his size against the run. He’s fast to decipher the play and quick (most plays) to attack the ball carrier. Nalls is violent against the run, something college coaches will love.
Whaley is a very versatile player without even changing positions around. Whaley is able to adjust his game to whatever the game plan is. He can sit back in coverage the whole game, blitz tons, or create havoc in the run game. This kid is special.