2024 Underrated Prospects That Can Play At The Next Level – Pt. 4
When looking for underrated prospects that can play at the next level, it’s important to consider various factors such as skill set, potential, work ethic, and adaptability. These prospects may not be getting the same level of attention as some…
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Continue ReadingWhen looking for underrated prospects that can play at the next level, it’s important to consider various factors such as skill set, potential, work ethic, and adaptability. These prospects may not be getting the same level of attention as some of the more high-profile players, but they possess the qualities that could make them successful at the next level. Here are some underrated prospects from the 2024 class who have the potential to make an impact.
Ka’Darius Barnes
Ka’Darius Barnes
Good agility and explosion for his size.
Very good YAC ability. Tough to track and tackle given his blend of size and speed.
Great play strength. Bully throughout the route and at the catch point.
Elite ball skills. Exceptional ability to track the ball in the air and find it at its highest point.
Gavyn Baker
Gavyn Baker
Active and quick hands as a pass-rusher; works the offensive lineman’s hands well to win off the edge. Solid bend for defensive tackle, too.
Impressive push-pull move to beat guards as a rusher.
Good pass-rush motor to get coverage sacks.
Strong and physical at the point of attack and has the upper-body strength to gain control of the block.
Has natural leverage and is hard to move one-on-one in the running game with his strength.
Violent when getting off blocks and has shown the agility to cross the offensive lineman’s face and make tackles in the gap adjacent to his.
LaCedric Foster
LaCedric Foster
Take blocks head on in the ground game and has the athleticism to avoid athletic offensive linemen to make a play, never leave his gap open.
Doesn’t leave his feet and to make open-field tackles, rarely misses tackles.
Never late on his assignments when reading mesh concepts in coverage.
Active hands and fluid hips allow him to have a handful of pass-rush moves he can win with like a hand-swipe, arm-over and cross-chop.
Can turn speed to power, has the quickness to develop an inside stick move and has flashed with an inside spin move as a counter.
Flexible ankles for good bend at the top of the rush.
Fletcher Taylor
Fletcher Taylor
Shows the ability to sink his hips into breaks and has quick feet to transition. Shows a very good burst to drive on the ball.