Clayton vs. Southeast Raleigh – Defensive Standouts

Clayton vs. Southeast Raleigh &#8211; Defensive Standouts

Ed Brooks

October 3, 2023 @ 08:23 AM

I was on the sideline for the conference game which featured Clayton's running attack versus Southeast's passing attack. Clayton established their running attack early in the game. Southeast was able to complete passes throughout the game but came up short in a 13 - 6 loss. The listed players caught my attention throughout the game.   Southeast Raleigh HS   Amed Melendez - DL, 5'8" 195. Amed displayed good technique and use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.   [player_tooltip player_id='925076' first='Chase' last='Robinson'] - DL, 6'3" 275 (No. 19 DL, No. 187 Overall). Chase displayed good technique and good use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He moved well in tight spaces to stop inside running plays. He displayed speed to close in quickly on the ball carrier for stops. Chase has received D1 offers, more are expected to come in for him.   William Torres - DL, 6'3" 275. William displayed good technique and use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He moved well in tight spaces to stop inside running plays.   [player_tooltip player_id='759800' first='Alex' last='Williams'] - LB, 5'8" 190 (No. 22 LB, No. 145 Overall). Alex displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover ground quickly to close in on the ball carrier for stops. He displayed patience to let the play develop before reacting quickly to make stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. Alex should start to receive recruiting interest from schools.   Tyree Smith ll - LB, 6'2" 185. Tyree displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover ground quickly to close in on the ball carrier for stops. He displayed patience to let the play develop before reacting quickly to make stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.   Clayton HS   [player_tooltip player_id='339178' first='Chris' last='Kinsey'] - DL, 6'2" 280 (No. 11 DL, No. 40 Overall). Chris displayed good technique and violent hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed quickness out of his stance to move past blockers on his way into the backfield. He moved well in tight spaces to stop inside running plays. Chris has received several D1 offers, more are expected to come in for him.   [player_tooltip player_id='1316551' first='Tyrell' last='Jeune'] - DL, 6'1" 210. Tyrell displayed good technique and hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.   [player_tooltip player_id='1050603' first='Keshawn' last='Stancil'] - DL, 6'3" 265. Keshawn displayed good technique and hands to control blockers while moving past them to make stops. He moved well in tight spaces to stop inside running plays. Keshawn should start to receive recruiting interest from schools.   [player_tooltip player_id='308737' first='Cameron' last='Royal'] - LB, 5'11" 210 (No. 36 LB, No. 276 Overall). Cameron displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover ground quickly to make stops. He displayed patience to let the play develop before reacting quickly to close in on the ball carrier. Cameron should start to receive recruiting interest from schools.

I was on the sideline for the conference game which featured Clayton's running attack versus Southeast's passing attack. Clayton established their running attack early in the game. Southeast was able to complete passes throughout the game but came up short in a 13 - 6 loss. The listed players caught my attention throughout the game.