Joey Machado
Joey Machado
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Zack Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
Machado continues to be one of Nevada’s most productive tacklers currently leading the state with 97 total (64 solo) and 12 TFLs after posting 137 as a junior. He’s a lean, athletic LB at 6’2″/180 that can get sideline to sideline with the range and lateral speed he possesses. He does a good job of staying clean between the OTs, takes efficient angles in pursuit, and is a solid form tackler. Machado is a versatile defensive prospect that could play a hybrid OLB/SS role at the next level- he just picked up an offer from Eastern Oregon in September.
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Read EvaluationZack Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
Machado was one of the most productive tacklers among Nevada’s juniors with 137 total and 19 TFLs this season. Versatile hybrid S/LB with high-level range and athleticism as a box defender. Shows his physicality attacking downhill between the OTs and can get sideline-to-sideline from an ILB alignment. Haven’t seen enough from a coverage standpoint to fully evaluate him as a DB but will need to add weight to his 6’2″/180 frame if he’s to play around the LOS at the next level. Machado’s an intriguing defender to keep an eye on as we head into the offseason.
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