2024 Underrated Prospects That Can Play At The Next Level
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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.
Jacori Tarver
Jacori Tarver
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- The skill set is there for him to be a workhorse and the centerpiece of a run-based offense.
- Shows a surprising burst to beat linebackers to the edge. Can plant his foot in the ground and explode, showing better straight-line speed than expected.
- Balanced runner maintains low pad level and has the power to keep moving after initial contact.
- Tarver has very good vision and a knack for picking out cut-back lanes and then breaking off chunks of yardage.
DaMarkus Williams
DaMarkus Williams
— Good speed and overall athleticism for the position.
— Has good eye discipline and reads the quarterback’s eyes well in zone coverage to go along with the movement skills to tighten throwing windows.
— Impressive hand-eye coordination to bat passes at the line of scrimmage or get pass breakups in coverage.
— Sideline-to-sideline-type range against outside runs with his speed and agility.
— Can bring the wood when coming downhill.
— Good blitzer who can contribute as a pass-rusher.
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- From a physical standpoint, he possesses all the prototypical traits of a modern mobile quarterback
- Elite arm strength and can really drive the ball when he steps into his throws and follows through. Can make every next level throw with ease
- Physically, Ames is a natural athlete who plays with balance and light feet to float in the pocket.
- He has more than enough speed and athleticism to threaten with his legs when plays break down – scary outside the pocket.
Dy’Lan Robinson Dy’Lan Robinson 6'3" | 245 lbs | DL Ramsay | 2024 AL
Dy’Lan Robinson Dy’Lan Robinson 6'3" | 245 lbs | DL Ramsay | 2024 AL
— 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.
CJ Wilkes
CJ Wilkes
— Very good burst and explosiveness.
— Great acceleration and long speed. True deep threat.
— Very good YAC threat. High-end athlete with natural vision.
— Quick, flexible route-runner. Can sink and burst out of route breaks with ease.
— Good ball-tracking skills. Can track the ball down the field as well as outside his frame.