Prospect Report: Vernon Secondary

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, I'm taking a look at some of the top prospects from the Vernon Secondary Panthers. Located in Vernon, British Columbia, Vernon Secondary is loaded with talented prospects, particularly at multiple different skill positions. Their roster is quite intriguing and I will be monitoring their 2023 season as it plays out.</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><strong><em>WR: [player_tooltip player_id='1513689' first='Jeff' last='Curtis'], 6'2" 175</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Curtis has adequate size for the position, plenty of burst at the top of his route, and catches everything thrown within the framework of his body. He can hold the redline downfield, he can work back to the football on underthrows, and knows how to tempo down to not run himself into coverage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>OL: Mark Johnson, 6'4" 255</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big tackle prospect that has natural movement skills, active feet, and a massive 6'10" wing span. Johnson fires off the football low, he shoots his inside hand to the near hip on double teams, and has the body control to get out on the perimeter &amp; block in space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>QB: [player_tooltip player_id='1514745' first='Cole' last='Budgen'], 5'11" 160</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Threw for 2,034 yards, and 28 touchdowns on his way to completing 70% of his passes last season. He's got a feathery deep ball, a calm demeanor inside the pocket, sharp timing with his wideouts, and can place the football between two defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>ATH: Dawson Bond, 5'11" 160</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bond has no hesitations going across the middle of the field, he shows a determined running style after the catch and always seems to be around the football on the defensive side. He shows soft hands through traffic and is a harsh blocker on the outside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>RB: [player_tooltip player_id='934387' first='Ayden' last='McDonald'], 6' 170</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McDonald played on JV last season, but put up some impressive numbers totaling 1,631 yards and 16 touchdowns on offense, to go with 7 interceptions on the defensive side of the football. He's a downhill north &amp; south runner that is slippery in the hole but can also get to the outside if an edge isn't set. His lower half is always churning, causing defenders to bounce right off of him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WR: Austin Dunnill, 6'1" 180</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A precise route runner, that can snap his head around &amp; catch the football right out of his break. He's got natural concentration through traffic, he works back to the football to get friendly to his quarterback and looks to get vertical &amp; lower his shoulder following a reception. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WR: [player_tooltip player_id='892404' first='Anderson' last='Bicknell'] 6' 165</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bicknell accounted for 871 yards &amp; 12 touchdowns on offense to go along with 11 sacks on defense. He's brilliant after the catch &amp; can navigate his way through traffic, allowing blocks to set up in front of him. He's got an instinctive feel for zone coverage and can make defenders look silly in space with a simple side step.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->