Jack Vanderheide
Jack Vanderheide
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Expert Analysis
Alex Pallone | Prep Redzone Scout
With good offseason showings, Jack could earn GLIAC offers. Mainly, this is because of his size. There simpy aren’t many 6’7″ people in the world, and that is IDEAL height to play offensive tackle.
Jack’s film is quite raw, though. His movement is overall pretty unbalanced, and his footwork, especially when pass blocking, needs work. His run-blocking shows some flashes. Mainly, I like that Jack can lock onto a man and drive.
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Read EvaluationAlex Pallone | Prep Redzone Scout
Jack is someone who has been on my radar for a while, but it wasn’t until this season that he put together consistent tape. Right now, I have Jack ranked near the bottom of my D2 prospects.
On one hand, it’s apparent to me that Jack is raw. He doesn’t move extremely well, footwork is inconsistent, and overall it looks like he’s still learning the position.
On the other hand, Jack is far more polished than some of the other super-tall offensive linemen who frankly never figured it out. In addition, his Junior season tape looks much better than last year’s. This year, he finishes more blocks, is all-around more aggressive, and looks a little more agile.
As long as Jack’s true height and weight are what’s listed, I see him being a MIAA or GLIAC guy. I hope Jack is able to get coached up early this offseason before the spring evaluation period from May – July.
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