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June 9 Saginaw Valley Camp Evaluations

June 9 Saginaw Valley Camp Evaluations
2025 Linebacker Daniel Tovar
Alex Pallone
Alex Pallone June 9, 2024 @ 06:07 PM
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Michael Dersa
Michael Dersa 6'5" | 200 lbs | WR/TE | 2026
MI
Rob Dixon
Rob Dixon 5'8" | 155 lbs | DB | 2025
MI
Cory Franklin
Cory Franklin 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB | 2025
MI
Craig Johnson
Craig Johnson 6'1" | 265 lbs | DL | 2025
MI
Daniel Tovar
Daniel Tovar 6'0" | 212 lbs | LB | 2025
MI
Jaheem Richmond
Jaheem Richmond 5'11" | 170 lbs | DB | 2025
MI
Carson M Thornton
Carson M Thornton 6'2" | 195 lbs | QB | 2025
MI
Bryce Hurley
Bryce Hurley 5'9" | 175 lbs | RB | 2025
MI
Irving Knott
Irving Knott 5'10" | 160 lbs | DB | 2025
MI
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Earlier today, I had the pleasure of attending Saginaw Valley State's third prospect camp of the season. There were a ton of great prospects in attendance, and for this camp, I focused my notes on the defensive side of the ball. So, here are my quick thoughts on nine prospects who stood out to me today in Saginaw. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>'25 LB | [player_tooltip player_id='1298791' first='Daniel' last='Tovar'] | Sandusky (MI) | <a href="https://x.com/Daniel_Tovar65">@Daniel_Tovar65</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Looked great in agility drills alongside DBs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Competitor</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Immediately corrected mistakes (Coachable)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Raw film; can 100% develop at the next level</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>'25 DL | [player_tooltip player_id='1298793' first='Craig' last='Johnson'] | River Rouge | <a href="https://x.com/cregjohnson55">@cregjohnson55</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Good burst off the line</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Best pass-rush moves at camp</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Needs to work on athleticism</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>'25 DB | [player_tooltip player_id='1298795' first='Cory' last='Franklin'] | Dakota | <a href="https://x.com/Cory_Franklin1">@Cory_Franklin1</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Tall, long DB</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Solid footwork; got caught up with well-timed double moves</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Solid athlete (testing times pending)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Won a few drills; good COD and reaction time</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Good ball skills</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>'25 DB | [player_tooltip player_id='244599' first='Irving' last='Knott'] | River Rouge | <a href="https://x.com/KnottIrving">@KnottIrving</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Fast feet</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Coachable, smart, passionate</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Corrected mistakes </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Wants to learn the little details</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Sticky, good fundamentals, good ball skills</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>'25 DB | [player_tooltip player_id='1298664' first='Jaheem' last='Richmond'] | River Rouge | <a href="https://x.com/jaheemrichmond">@JaheemRichmond</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Copy and paste from Irving</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>2nd time I've seen him; 2nd great performance</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>My #1 DB at camp</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Great ball skills</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Patient</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Fundamentally sound</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A few minor hiccups during agility period</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>'25 DB | [player_tooltip player_id='1298797' first='Rob' last='Dixon'] | River Rouge | <a href="https://x.com/Youngboirob__">@Youngboirob__</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A few great flashes</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Stood out during agility drills</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Only watched a few 1on1s, but Rob did great in both reps</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>'25 QB | [player_tooltip player_id='1217534' first='Carson' last='Thornton'] | East Grand Rapids | <a href="https://x.com/CarsonThornto8">@CarsonThornto8</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Clear best talent in the QB group</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Fast, tight spiral when throwing short</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Quick throwing motion</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Solid drop; got coached up</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Throwing a bit affected by wind; a few inaccurate throws during 1on1s</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Extremely glad I finally got to watch Carson in person</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>'26 WR | [player_tooltip player_id='1298799' first='Michael' last='Derse'] | DET Catholic Central | <a href="https://x.com/michael_dersa">@michael_dersa</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Good broad jump and 40</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Tall, long, decently explosive</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Needs to work on hands and contested catching</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Needs to work on details while route-running</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>VERY high ceiling</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB | [player_tooltip player_id='1113032' first='Bryce' last='Hurley'] | IKE | <a href="https://x.com/Bryce_Hurley1">@Bryce_Hurley1</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>(Probably) fastest at camp</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>I didn't evaluate the RBs; but he looked great in passing</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Will watch film and evaluate further for ranking</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->

Earlier today, I had the pleasure of attending Saginaw Valley State's third prospect camp of the season. There were a ton of great prospects in attendance, and for this camp, I focused my notes on the defensive side of the ball. So, here are my quick thoughts on nine prospects who stood out to me today in Saginaw.

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