I was looking forward to watching Garrett in person. He doesn’t have a lot of film to go through, but what he has shown is a potential big play threat on the ground and through the air while also having a frame that can handle a larger workload. On Sunday Garrett came out and got me even more excited for his role this fall. He weighed in at a sturdy 5’11” 195 lbs. Then he ran 4.58 in the 40, 4.5 in the shuttle, and 4.28 in the L Drill.

Those explosive change of direction times were visible on the field during drills and against LBs. Garrett made powerful jump cuts to avoid LBs in tight quarters. His strong lower body also allowed him to accelerate rapidly. All his movements were complemented with power. Plus he proved to be a natural hands catcher. With his hands, size, and blend of power/acceleration we could see a big year from the junior. Don’t overlook the Waterford product.

Garrett was able to make some impact in the minimal varsity action we saw him get in on. Not a surprise that he was limited due to the senior talent at his position. However, a lot of the producing players ahead of him will be graduating. That leaves him in a battle for work at the RB position this fall.

The 6′ 205 lbs junior RB showed flashes all over. He made a huge play at WR, taking a post route 50 yards for a score. We also see him make a nice catch through contact. Garrett further flashed the speed and playmaking abilities with a long kick return where he was able to get around the edge and up field for a huge return. Along with the solid athletic profile, Waterford also asked him to do the dirty jobs like lead blocking and Dreger showed that he could step up and play physical against an LB. Garrett stepped up when needed in 2023. Look for an increased role this fall.

The 5’11” 185 lbs sophomore tested well to start the day. He had one of the top 40 times with a 4.72. Garrett was a new athlete for me, so I took his testing results, showcase notes, and went to check out his film to see what type of player he was at this point in his development. His recent film is from his freshman year, but it matches what I saw in person. Dreger is a one cut runner who wins with vision and instincts over pure elusiveness and change of direction. His long speed allows him to stretch defenses horizontally and vertically. Half the rushers who produced more than him in 2022 graduate, so I’m excited to see the role he takes on as a junior.