Connor Vanbeek
Connor Vanbeek
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Alex Pallone | Prep Redzone Scout
Connor was another big bright spot for Grand Haven. Like others I’ve talked about, Connor is extremely competitive and does his job well.
- HARD hitting
- Reacts quickly to every type of play
- Sound tackler
- Needs to work on athleticism at next level; struggles to get sideline-to-sideline
- Extremely competitive and imposes will on opposing offenses
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Read EvaluationAlex Pallone | Prep Redzone Scout
Van Beek had a great day against what I’d call a hesitant Traverse City West offense.
Connor’s second highlight shows off great reactivity on the pitch. He cuts inside early, then immediately explodes outside once he senses the pitch. Several other highlights show some amazing hits and he’s truly an enforcer at the outside linebacker position. Last week, Connor played with intensity and decisiveness. At this point, he’s playing on-par with my preseason all-state evaluation.
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Read EvaluationAlex Pallone | Prep Redzone Scout
After being unranked, Connor finds himself ranked at #148, and arguably the best linebacker in West Michigan. It’s a bit difficult to stand out as a linebacker, though Connor stands out with his effort and versatility. Connor primarily lines up on-ball in a 2-pt. There, he can pass rush, be an edge setter, or go to the opposite sideline to make a play.
Like I said, the effort is awesome. There’s plenty of plays where the ball goes to the opposite side of the field, but Connor oftentimes sheds a poor block, and sprints to the ballcarrier. At other times, Connor loses his initial block shed but still keeps himself stable before shedding and making a tackle. He’s ranked alongside a lot of GLIAC prospects, and I expect him to earn more GLIAC offers in the coming months.
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