Derek Brinton
Derek Brinton
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Andy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
Derek is a high motor backer who does well finding his way to the ball carrier. He moves well laterally, has good quickness and is a backer who plays with good physicality. He does a good job of diagnosing plays and he is a backer who has been productive for the past couple of seasons. He is a backer who can take on bigger linemen and won’t play himself out of a play.
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Read EvaluationAndy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
Derek is a backer with good size and is a player who has good footwork and does well attacking. He has a good first step and is a backer who can shed his blocks and continue to pursue the ball carrier. He has been an active playmaker and has every chance to be a huge riser.
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Read EvaluationAndy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
Derek has been an exceptional, active backer. He has good size and has a frame to add an additional 15 lbs without limiting his skillset. He has good quickness, does well weaving his way through traffic, and does not get bogged down. He moves well sideline to sideline and has good overall instincts. He is a physical backer and is best as an on-ball backer, but will do fine in space.
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Read EvaluationAndy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
Brinton will look to take over as the leader of the defense, and he shows a good frame for a backer. He has been most effective as an on-ball backer, but was used in all situations last year as he was one of their best players. The experience last year should translate this year. He has good quickness, moves well, has good pursuit, and is a physical player. He potentially is a player who can garner 100+ tackles. He is set up for a big year, and he should get regional looks in recruiting.
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