Team FSP Defensive Standouts vs Hawaii Rebels
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Team FSP faced Hawaii Rebels last Sunday in one of the biggest showcase games in the state this offseason. Their 90-man roster featured about 40 of our top 100 players in the state and many more that could be soon.…
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Continue ReadingTeam FSP faced Hawaii Rebels last Sunday in one of the biggest showcase games in the state this offseason. Their 90-man roster featured about 40 of our top 100 players in the state and many more that could be soon. Here were their team’s defensive standouts from the 42-0 win. Team FSP will continue their spring season against Bridge City Football from Oregon May 7th in their final 11v11 game of the 2023 Spring Season.
I wrote about Paige’s film recently, and realized he was a strong-hearted DB. His passion overflowed onto the field against Hawaii as he hit other top recruits in all sorts of scenarios. He is every bit of the hard-hitting strong safety players fear, similar to Jamal Adams. He rushes taking on half a man similar to Prez and absolutely hits like a truck, including one viral hit from the game. Paige was far more impressive in person than on tape. The announcer claimed him as the most underrated player in the FSP program. The sky-high ceiling of talent at Safety is clear here.
I previously wrote about Clemons as an RB with tons of burst, and barely mentioned his coverage skills despite their likewise appearance on his highlight reel. After watching him in person I realize why he plays corner for Team FSP and definitely will be recruited at the position going forward. For starters, he’s too fast and quick not to play corner regardless of offensive production in HS. He consistently sticks on a receiver’s inside pocket like glue no matter who or what route they run. He is a very smooth mover and stole the day from the defensive backfield. His ball skills are sound and he could compile textbook interceptions when his tools come together this year, but doesn’t risk breaking coverages for home-run plays. Clemons is one of my best corners in the state and I expect him to be recruited as such this upcoming year.
After seeing FA in person, it is even more remarkable that such a young lineman can be so big and move so well. He plays in the most competitive league and showed his tools against great competition as a Freshman, but he still stands out among a team of the state’s best. He’s great with his hand in the group and using pure power to win inside, but has the athleticism and demeanor to learn other pass-rush methods from the iron-clad situations he finds himself in. Siale is as fun a player to watch in WA as there is, and shines among all levels of talent.
I found Leapai’s film last week and was shocked by his quickness, which he put on full display in the 4th quarter. He definitely excited his coaches, who could be heard saying his nickname ‘Timmy’ up and down the sideline. He does tons of things right as an OLB but has a vast amount of untapped potential and prompts tons of intrigue. I’m excited about both his abilities as a pass rusher, who the modern game can help elevate smaller-bodied ones with scheme fits, and a coverage backer who moves well laterally. He’d be an excellent fit at Sam backer for any team who wants a true playmaker to roam the second level of their 3-4 defense.
I’d heard about Tanupo on Twitter, but hadn’t watched his tape before seeing him in the game; however, his movement skills are special. As one of the few two-way players on the FSP roster, he moves so well that he could be effective on the DL or the OL. He got off quick and dropped into coverage as a QB spy on 3rd and long on one play that made me especially excited for how well he got up, turned his hips and crept back into coverage. His height and weight could profile as a great interior lineman, but he’s also versatile enough to play in a DE role. Tanupo has a big toolbox on both sides and will put them to use for years to come.