New England Recruits With Speed To Know.. Part 3.
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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 40-yrd times reported. This report includes each player’s “top traits” after viewing his 2022 highlight film.
This is part 3 of a 4 part series.
C/O‘25 Westfield HS 5’11 175 GPA|4.0 |S,WR,RBRecorded 40yrd time from Best of New England “B.O.N.E.” Showcase 6/16/23: 4.55
Player traits to know: Has good initial burst. He can close quickly on outside runs. Could also play the safety position…
Ja’cyion Cox
5’9/185 | Class of 2025 | ATH | Springfield Central HS | 3.7 GPA | 3 Sport athleteRecorded 40yrd time from Best of New England “B.O.N.E.” Showcase 6/16/23: 4.55
Player traits to know: Open field quickness is solid. Has impressive jab step/jump cut and lean. Has high level elusiveness with his loose hips and ability to break away on the dime.
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Owen Haight
Deerfield Academy Football ‘24// 6’0” 185//Safety/ATH// 4.54 40 Recorded 40yrd time from Best of New England “B.O.N.E.” Showcase 6/16/23: 4.54
Player traits to know: He tackles below the waist and with a low center of gravity. Can make secure tackles in the open field. Knows how and where to be in zone coverages..
Owen Mcvay
6’2 | 210 | Lawrence Academy | WR/SS | GPA 3.71 | ACT 29 | Bench 255 | Squat 410 | 40 4.50Recorded 40yrd time from Best of New England “B.O.N.E.” Showcase 6/16/23: 4.53Player traits to know: Has length in his frame. Displays sufficient edge play. Can tackle in space.
Wethersfield High School| 5’10|Rb/Fs/DB| 3.4 gpa|4.5. 40|Recorded 40yrd time from Best of New England “B.O.N.E.” Showcase 6/16/23: 4.50
Player traits to know: Versatile athlete who can play DB/WR. Known tio always high top the ball. Consistent efforts to win the 50/50 ball.
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MLB/OLB @ Brunswick || 6’2.5 230 || 4.61s 40 laser || Squat 495 || Bench 355 || GPA 3.4 |Recorded 40yrd time from Best of New England “B.O.N.E.” Showcase 6/16/23: 4.5
Player traits to know: Solid gap plugger. Identifies run quickly and consistently. Can play inside or outside.
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Milton High School |2024 | Varsity Football | DB | #28 | 4.12 GPA | 5’11, 185 | Indoor/outdoor Track = 55m: 6.91 200m: 23.7|40: 4.5 (ht)Recorded 40yrd time from Best of New England “B.O.N.E.” Showcase 6/16/23: 4.50
Player traits to know: He uses a wrap and roll technique when tackling in space. Does a good job on special teams putting pressure on the punter. Comes up quickly for run support.