Unranked Spotlight, New Names on Track to Make Post-Season Ranks

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Witnessed on tape being equally effective head-up on strong-side edge blockers (OT/TEs) as well as being kicked out wide in a true EDGE rusher split. This young man out of South Philly is genuinely intriguing, mostly because he's winning against tackles and tight ends that have to outweigh him by 20+ pounds at the least. Getting Harper-Haines to 185 pounds is a must, he can begin winning reps both with power and speed so long as he puts some weight on. Either way, this kid's motor is revving on tape, he's a tough chest plate to get a hold of. The sack totals are significant, I'm more impressed with how involved he is on each rep, whether it be a stop in run support behind the LOS, or help cleaning up tackles made by teammates. Putting out a complete mid-season tape is a must, cut-ups won't cut it. 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Would love for Malsberger to switch which plays come first on his tape. Early on, a ton of toss-up 50-50 balls are seen, in reality, many of the throws later on tape convey what coaches really want to see. Timing throws, throws under pressure. Most of the time, coaches want to see what prospects deem the u0022easy throws.u0022 Doing the easy things consistently is much more impressive than one-off splash plays. 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Exemplary work at corner, this is his clear next-level position. Cromerdie comes away with tough interceptions through contact when stationed at corner. He sticks to his man, either at the hip when wideouts attempt to stem or in the personal space of wideouts when targeted downfield. Multiple picks, multiple touchdowns on tape through half the year. Serves as a slot threat. The McKeesport coaching staff likes to call Cromerdie's number on offense, especially in sets that could score from far out. Cromerdie scored on a corner-post from 40+ yards out, he's also running wheels and showing off his play-making ability when given the opportunity on offense. 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Should be shortened, coaches don't have time to siphon through this many reps. That being said, I'm still liking what I'm seeing. Thick build, carries a frame that can double as a lead back or a lead blocker at FB. An obvious call from the sideline to power in goal-line carries, same goes for short-yardage situations. A bulldozer of a back, going to take multiple guys to bring him down on a consistent basis. I see wildcat formations with Brookins behind center later on tape, again emphasizing short-yardage situations. 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