Under The Radar Standout Defensive Performers
Today we will be taking a look at some standout prospects and the impact that they have had up to this point and how it will look for the second half of the season. Denzel Hayes-Trusty CO #86 LB #13…
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Continue ReadingToday we will be taking a look at some standout prospects and the impact that they have had up to this point and how it will look for the second half of the season.
Trusty is a backer that has made it a habit of meeting the ball carrier in the backfield as he has 6TFL on the season. He has been able to use his vision to come and fill the gap, having 27 solo tackles. He takes good pursuit angles and rallies to the football having 34 assisted tackles. For the second half he will look to continue this momentum and try to lead his team in tackles.
Aerik Ross
Aerik Ross
Ross is a backer that is able to drop back into coverage at times and has come down with 1 INT on the season. He can come off the edge and meet the ball carrier in the backfield. He can bring the ball carrier down in space having 37 solo tackles and assisted on 24. He is someone who can get off of blocks and come make a play. Will be someone to keep on the radar moving forward.
Adrian Cruz
Adrian Cruz
Cruz is a player that can lineup at multiple position and cause some havoc, coming in and lay a hit on the lineman or ball carrier. He plays with speed and can fill the gap quickly. He can make tackles in the open field being able to come up with 38 solo tackles to pair with 23 assisted tackles. He will be a prospect to keep an eye on moving forward to see if he is able to cause more turnovers in the second half of the season.
Armondo Johnson
Armondo Johnson
Johnson has been flying around and making plays in the open field having 60 total tackles. He shows good vision and finds himself in the right position more often than not. He has been able to recover 3 fumbles and has forced 1 as well. He is able to come off of the edge and put pressure on the QB, having 1 sack on the year. He will be a player to add to the radar moving forward.
Cooper Nider
Cooper Nider
Nider is a corner that is all over the field and can make tackles in the open field. He is a player that has good pursuit and can rally to the football getting in on the play, being able to get in on 58 total tackles on the year. He also has good hands as well as vision, coming down with 2 INTs this far into the season. He will be a prospect to keep an eye on moving forward.