Dependable WRs With Complementary Skillsets
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Although WR seems like an athleticism contest on the surface, the intricacies in route-running and styles prove incredibly technical- making building a WR room more of a puzzle than an addition problem. These pass-catchers could add tons of versatility to…
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Continue ReadingAlthough WR seems like an athleticism contest on the surface, the intricacies in route-running and styles prove incredibly technical- making building a WR room more of a puzzle than an addition problem. These pass-catchers could add tons of versatility to a team’s position group with their own ready-to-use skillsets.
Jemani Teplasy Jemani Teplasy 5'7" | 150 lbs | WR Lincoln | 2024 State WA
Jemani Teplasy Jemani Teplasy 5'7" | 150 lbs | WR Lincoln | 2024 State WA
Teplasy is an elusive slot WR who is deadly in the short game. A self-described technician, he can be seen using complex double moves and shifting his weight in front of DBs in calculated fashion to completely put them on skates and create wide-open space over the middle. The high-end speed and quickness are there, but his balance allows him to take advantage of other players going backwards consistently enough he doesn’t have to footrace them, in routes or open field. He also plays FS on defense and portrays his awareness by covering ground efficiently and taking sound angles. Teplasy is an incredibly fleet-footed WR with the skilllset to enrich tons of college WR rooms.
Babcock is a stocky, quick skill player with a raw set of tools. He’s strong for a sophomore and flashes physicality on both offense and defense. As a receiver, he’s good on screens and in YAC situations with nice stop and go ability. His speed and footwork both look promising at corner, where he sticks with them despite unpolished hand technique. He has tons of pound for pound strength to use in press coverage, and could become one of the better corners in the league as he learns to jam, turn and run. His ball skills are also a work in progress but he positions himself well and reacts quickly. Babcock is an ascending CB with the makings of an all-leaguer, and a formidable outside college CB if he polishes a few tools.
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Inprasit is a sure-handed slot WR with open-field ability. He’s fast enough to execute a slot fade but excelled taking screens and drag routes for big gainers in Garfield’s deep offense last year. He makes defenders miss in the open field and can improvise in 3rd and long scenarios, taking North-South creases and getting to the sideline in differing scenarios. His blocking highlights how his balance and competitiveness, as he stays in front of and drives defenders back with perseverantly churning feet that generate a push. His shin angles are usually pointed diagonally forward rather than straight up and down, limiting his explosiveness and power- but Inprasit is a solid and reliable WR who an offense can rely on.
Repenn is a lion-hearted wideout who puts an exclamation on every play he makes. He’s incredibly hard to bring down and breaks tackles with vigor, profiling as a great bigger-framed kick returner as well. He’s a fatal red-zone threat who goes up to get it and can challenge other teams vertically as well as he can in short areas. He’s also got all the tools to be an impact player on all special teams units, and would likely be tried at gunner by a college coach. Repenn is the type of physical WR who every speedy and shifty group of pass-catchers need to complement with possession and aggression.