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Film Deep Dive: Bay Area Tight Ends/Hybrids

Film Deep Dive: Bay Area Tight Ends/Hybrids
Photo: Kellan Ford Twitter
Paul Gregorian
Paul Gregorian January 15, 2024 @ 04:52 PM
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Braiden Bachich-Dixon
Braiden Bachich-Dixon 6'4" | 205 lbs | ATH | 2025
CA
Benjamin Thurman
Benjamin Thurman 6'4" | 240 lbs | ATH | 2025
CA
Kellan Ford
Kellan Ford 6'5" | 230 lbs | TE | 2025
CA
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Arizona
Kellan Ford

Kellan Ford

CA
TE
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 230
POS TE
CLASS 2025
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Kellan
Ford TE
Class
2025
Height
6'5"
Weight
230
HS
Monta Vista
|
CA
Film Deep Dive: Bay Area Tight Ends/Hybrids
Ford is rated as a high 3-star prospect and has 5 power five offers, with others soon to...
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San Jose State
Braiden Bachich-Dixon

Braiden Bachich-Dixon

CA
ATH
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 205
POS ATH
CLASS 2025
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Braiden
Bachich-Dixon ATH
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
Weight
205
HS
Marin Catholic
|
CA
Film Deep Dive: Bay Area Tight Ends/Hybrids
Bachich-Dixon is coming off yet another Marin Catholic State Title, and was a big time contributor on one...
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San Jose State
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State: California
School: Marin Catholic
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Benjamin Thurman

Benjamin Thurman

CA
ATH
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 240
POS ATH
CLASS 2025
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Benjamin
Thurman ATH
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
Weight
240
HS
Berkeley
|
CA
Film Deep Dive: Bay Area Tight Ends/Hybrids
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