Event Preview: PSR BIG Camp Series – Big Men That I Must-See

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For the second year in a row, I have been invited back to provide media coverage for <a href="https://twitter.com/ScoutNickP">Coach Nick Pennisi's</a> PSR BIG Camp Series. Since Nick and I last worked together back circa 2012, he has gone on to build one of New Jersey's top private&nbsp;<a href="https://psrcombine.com/">camp/clinics</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For my money, the PSR BIG Camp Series is the single-best private camp in the state. With over 40 different collegiate football programs scheduled to attend, the best price point in the market, ample reps, top-caliber coaching, recruiting opportunities, and elite competition, there is no other event in the state that hails in comparison. This even draws the best talent in New Jersey, both far and wide, out to compete. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Speaking of top talent, here are some of the top talent I am excited to see live and in-person this Saturday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402196"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003culu003eu003cliu003eGreat get off, good speed and acceleration at the position allows him to attack upfield; fast in the open field; twitchy, explosive playeru003c/liu003eu003cliu003eDisruptive from 4i tech; hard to back block, gets into hip pocket of pulling guardsu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eUtilizes the swim move both in pass rush situation and when taking on trap blocks; will swim to the inside in later situation; very good pass rusheru003c/liu003eu003cliu003eHighlights show some clips of him getting hands on; in those clips very quick to extend and snatch; hands typically are below that of the the offensive linemanu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eWant to see him control line of scrimmage and take on double teams more aggressively - currently spins out of themu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-663c375ba7829"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18162361/6574f0625cb3e1173c473a4b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-663c375ba79cf"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["819155"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003culu003eu003cliu003eVery quick off the ball; athletic enough to stem two entire gaps overu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eAppears passionate about the game, excited and fired up to make big plays, particularly when they countu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eWorks spin move; sets up inside moves by threatening with speedu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eKid is a load to handle; I think he can dominate with outright power, although I have not seen much of it on film yetu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eHas shown to get hands on to strain and separate; similarly shows that he can generate power from his hips at moments, snapping and locking themu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eRelentless in pursuit, keeps coming, keeps working, won't say quitu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eLooking to see him work hips around when he pass rushes and work the rip into his repertoireu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-663c375ba7a39"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16439582/6539558819a5ca0f2c3b57e7' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-663c375ba7a62"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["773097"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003culu003eu003cliu003eHas shown to play with his hands above his eyesu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eShowcases a burst in pursuit, particularly closing speed; 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