Lemming’s List: Prospects With a Ton of Promise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, I wanted to look at a few prospects that I think have a ton of promise. These young men vary in positions, but all have one thing in common: potential. Their 2022 highlight tapes were quite impressive and their 2023 film should be even better. I look forward to following them this season and beyond.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As always, If you have someone you think I need to see, please DM them to me on Twitter at @hsfbscout!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>OL: [player_tooltip player_id='892305' first='Carter' last='Martin'] 6'1" 250, Vancouver</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A mauling guard prospect that can vertically displace down linemen on his own. Martin's feet never stop once engaged as a run blocker, he keeps his eyes up looking for triggering linebackers, and has the lateral quickness to move east and west in pass protection. What he lacks in physical stature, Carter more than makes up for in physicality and toughness. This kid is a throwback-type prospect that takes pride in playing through the whistle. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>EDGE: [player_tooltip player_id='881370' first='Oliver' last='Jackson'] 6'2" 220, Ottawa</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson finished last season with an astounding 21.5 sacks to go along with 14.5 TFLs. He's got a great first step, impressive speed to track down opposing quarterbacks when the pocket breaks down, and will get his hands up if he can't get to the quarterback. He's greasy at the point of attack, can bend around the edge, and plays with compact hands. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>QB: [player_tooltip player_id='1240083' first='Carter' last='Casey'], 5'11" 200, Saskatoon</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Casey is deceptive within the pocket and knows how to manipulate rushers. He throws well off-platform and presses the line of scrimmage with rushers coming at him, scanning for a target to throw to. He's a more than capable runner between the tackles, shows above-average arm talent, and is willing to stand in the pocket and take tough shots from an unblocked defender. This young man is at his best outside the pocket and can generate a ton of explosive plays on the scramble drill.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>RB: [player_tooltip player_id='892380' first='Amid' last='Kanu'] 5'8" 185, Winnipeg</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kanu is electric in space and has the hips to easily change direction at a moment's notice. He's shown great acceleration, the ability to run in between the tackles and outside of them &amp; has a brute running style to finish off runs. He smoothly navigates through tight quarters, can make a major impact as a kick returner, and has a highly effective stiff arm working through contact. This kid is a big-time playmaker who can gash a defense in the blink of an eye.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->