New England Recruits With Speed To Know.. Part 1.
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College Coaches love “speed”. Speed is an aspect of football that is so key, and yet so infrequently written about. There are various ways that teams can use speed to their advantage: attacking upfield fast, getting shots away quickly after…
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Continue ReadingCollege Coaches love “speed”. Speed is an aspect of football that is so key, and yet so infrequently written about. There are various ways that teams can use speed to their advantage: attacking upfield fast, getting shots away quickly after turning the ball over, or moving the ball quickly to pull the opposition out of position. This is why it is the most asked-about trait that college coaches look for in recruits. Can the recruit move?? Does he have a motor? How fast can he go sideline to sideline? How fast is his straight line vertical speed? etc…
The BONE (Best of New England) camp at Springfield College was again a huge success on Friday 6/16/23. The” following athletes below recorded the fastest 40yrd times reported. This report includes each player’s “top traits” after viewing his 2022 highlight film.
This is part 1 of a 4 part series.
2024 RB @ Williston Northampton School/ 5’11/190/ 3.7 GPA/ 4.50 40 ydRecorded 40yrd time from Best of New England “B.O.N.E.” Showcase 6/16/23: 4.59Offers: Georgetown, Cornell, Wagner, Bucknell, Dartmouth, Columbia, Brown
Player traits to know: Great vision, Solid hands, outside runner
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ATH/DB/WR| Wachusett HS ‘25 | 40: 4.59Recorded 40yrd time from Best of New England “B.O.N.E.” Showcase 6/16/23: 4.59
Player traits to know: Has good elusiveness, strong return skills, open field vision is strong.
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Class of 2024 || 5’10 180 || RB/DB || 3.36 uw GPA || Belmont High (MA) || 4.5 40yd || Middlesex League All-Star
Recorded 40yrd time from Best of New England “B.O.N.E.” Showcase 6/16/23: 4.59
Player traits to know: A determined runner who fights for every yard, Runs with aggression and physical presence. Inside the tackle running ability is solid.
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6’1 205 RB/DB/LB- 2024-Proctor Academy, – 3.5 GPA- All region 3A 1st team RB- All Greater Savannah-RBRecorded 40yrd time from Best of New England “B.O.N.E.” Showcase 6/16/23: 4.59
Player traits to know: Projected as a inside the tackles downhill runner, Solid frame with good initial burst out of his stance, Effective short yardage runner who can get the tough yards.
Central Catholic 24′ |6’0185lbs| WR/DB | 3.7 GPARecorded 40yrd time from Best of New England “B.O.N.E.” Showcase 6/16/23: 4.59
Player traits to know: He executes good effective routes, Can pluck the ball in the air, Gets up field quickly after the catch. Potential to play in the slot.
6’4 | 195lbs |Football/Lacrosse| WR /Midfield | 4.59 40 | 31in vert | 3.92 uw GPARecorded 40yrd time from Best of New England “B.O.N.E.” Showcase 6/16/23: 4.59
Player traits to know: Has excellent length in his frame combined with speed. Experienced route runner. Plays with high level body control and balance.
Height: 6’1 Weight: 225 Positions: Olb|ATH Class of 2024 NFA Norwich, CT GPA: 3.3 Max bench:335 Max squat: 515 Max clean: 295Recorded 40yrd time from Best of New England “B.O.N.E.” Showcase 6/16/23: 4.57
Player traits to know: Has good athletic coordination with obvious aggression in his skill set.rnHas good lateral speed to cover sideline to sideline. Plays with a motor.