PRZ Prospect Tour IA/NE: The Little Things Standouts
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Over 60 prospects from Nebraska to Wisconsin punched in for work at the Iowa West Sports Plex Sunday to showcase their talents and put their game in the minds of Prep Redzone Scouts, along with college coaches there to watch.…
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Continue ReadingOver 60 prospects from Nebraska to Wisconsin punched in for work at the Iowa West Sports Plex Sunday to showcase their talents and put their game in the minds of Prep Redzone Scouts, along with college coaches there to watch. Each player’s physical attributes were on display in multiple drills that focused on speed, strength, footwork, and technique.
In this article, we will cover players’ athletic abilities, but the primary focus will be on “The Little Things” I picked up observing, listening and even conversating with the prospects. After all, it can be “The Little Things” that separate one recruit’s fit in comparison to the other.
https://twitter.com/IsaiahSanchez26rnSanchez’s measurables are fantastic at the linebacker position. At 5’11” and 195lbs, he has the speed and strength to bring down any size ball carrier and played strong in coverage during the camp, only allowing a few completions under him and not letting any receiver make plays over the top. Sanchez’s most impressive ability of the day was his communication, he was a vocal leader for the linebacker group. He was quick to give praise to his teammates for making plays, even if they were against him. If he made a mistake, he was quick to hold himself accountable and adjust. His positive energy was contagious, and he left you feeling that he genuinely has fun playing the game and wants to see others do the same. Sanchez left me intrigued with his personality and physical ability. His effort and development could lead to something special in Sioux City North.
https://twitter.com/CarterJanssen15rnJanssen was a name I knew but had not seen a lot of in person, so I was looking forward to seeing him in action. He passes the eye test, standing about 6’2″ and around 180 lbs. Janssen tested impressively running a good 40-yard dash and moving fluidly in the cone drills. The athelticism was no surprise, as he not only Quarterbacked his team to a 13-0 record this past football season but he contributes on the basketball court as well. When drills began, Janssen was performing as a defensive back which took me by surprise. Janssen started the drills making minor mistakes, dropping a couple balls but you could see the momentum build and you could see a natural comfortability translate right in front of you from using coaching tips and his football IQ. We spoke with Janssen during a break and discussed why he was at the camp as a defensive back, and he informed us of the need his team will have for him to play defensive back this season. Janssen stated he simply wanted to use the camp to work at the position and learn more on how to play defensive back. I left the camp not only impressed with his athleticism, but his commitment to getting better, challenging himself and being open to helping his team win in any way possible. Outstanding prospect and outstanding character.
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https://twitter.com/TyWagner21rnA solid 215lbs, standing 6 foot tall, it is evident Wagner puts in the work at the gym which translates to the field. A physical back, you can tell he does not mind taking or inflicting strong contact. He has nice footwork that makes him a little shifty, and enough speed to make a house call in the open field. During testing and the drills, he really works at his craft and had a solid all-around day. Wagner impressed me with the his effort, no matter the metric or player he was trying to best. He impressed me more before the event and after the event in how he advocated for himself, talking to every scout, every coach he could while handling out personalized card’s listing stats and accomplishments. Wagner traveled the farthest and was one of the last athletes to leave the field, until he had the chance to discuss his future and what he could bring to a team. One thing any person can control is their effort and this young man puts 100% into his goals on the field and off.
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https://twitter.com/BorkKannon
Bork is a football player. I know that is an obvious statement; however, some players are the type of player’s that you could probably play at multiple positions and get high productivity out of them, that is Bork. He has a solid 200 Lb frame that can block, fight through blocks but he also has an excellent burst off the line that keeps opponents on their heels. Bork played Wide Receiver and Defensive End last season which speaks to his range of physicality and athleticism. He is not afraid to push himself, even when he has success. After a two great broad jumps of 9’6″ and 9’4″, I congratulated Bork, and he was not impressed. He said “Ah, it was ok”. I told him they were both great achievements and he said, “I was going for 10 feet!”. The young man does not lack confidence. Combine that with the need to challenge himself, his frame and skillset, you have a flat-out football player.
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Only a freshman, I feel like Welchert flew a little under the radar today. Every time I approached a testing or a drill, he caught my eye. Welchert runs track for Fort Calhoun and his speed was apparent on Sunday. During 1 v 1 drills, defenders had a hard time with his ability to plant his foot in the ground to cut and burst. One of his strongest attributes is the strength he shows catching the ball out of the backfield. There are certain players who just make plays and he is one of them. Welchert was all business today, he let his ability do the talking and was focused on the feedback and getting better. As his body and games develop, the Pioneers could have something special on their hands.