Parma Western Top Returning Players For The 2023 Season
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#34 Luke Teachout | LB | 2024 | Hudl I got to watch Teachout at the prospect tour in Wixon. He did a good job in drills and is a guy who competed on every repetition. Western plays Teachout primarily…
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Continue Reading#34 Luke Teachout | LB | 2024 | Hudl
I got to watch Teachout at the prospect tour in Wixon. He did a good job in drills and is a guy who competed on every repetition. Western plays Teachout primarily as an outside linebacker. He does a nice job of getting off blocks and tackling ball carriers. I like the physicality he brings when making tackles as well. Teachout does have the versatility to line up in a 4-point stance just outside the offensive tackle in a 5-technique. I like Teachout’s play strength and it really shows up when he takes on blockers. Teachout can rush the passer and has the athleticism to jump up and deflect passes.
#6 Mitch Williams Mitch Williams 6'1" | 185 lbs | LB Parma Western | 2024 State MI | LB/RB | 2024 | Hudl
The first thing that stands out about Williams is his build. He has a very lean muscular build. Not only does he look strong, he plays strong as well. There is a play in his highlights where he fights off two blockers and tackles the running back in the back field. I love the passion that Williams plays with. This is a guy who wants to deliver a big hit and make the ball carrier pay. At running back, Williams is very explosive. You really can see his speed and acceleration when he gets in the open field. Williams can change direction very well and has no problem making defenders miss. Williams shows good contact balance and is not afraid to lower his shoulder and run someone over.
#32 Landon Heavy | LB | 2024 | Hudl
Heavy has the ability to diagnose plays quickly and fly up and make a tackle in the back field. Heavy does a great job of breaking down and making open-field tackles. Heavy is a guy who is always chasing down ball carriers and always seems to be by the football. He is a very good athlete who moves side to side very well. Like Teachout and Williams Heavy has good play strength and makes physical tackles. Ball carriers look like they have run into walls most times when Heavy hits them.
#23 Gibson French | LB/RB | 2024 | Hudl
French is an excellent blitzer who does a great job of disrupting opposing teams offenses. French has good speed and acceleration and takes very good angles to ball carriers. French has no fear when it comes to filling gaps and playing physical at linebacker. It is fun to watch him and Landon Heavy both play off-ball linebacker. French is very good at running back as well. He shows good vision and does a good job of finding a lane to run through and accelerating for positive yardage.
#16 Ty Keeler | QB | 2024 | Hudl
Keeler has a very strong arm and can make accurate throws in the corner of the end zone. He has excellent speed and can create big play touchdowns. I like that Keeler is not afraid to sit in the pocket and take a hit. He shows good touch and can hit receivers in stride running full speed over the middle of the field. I love the way he navigates the pocket while keeping his eyes down field. He is a very effective thrower on the run as well. I am big fan of his game and see him as a guy who can help create many big plays for the Western offense next year.