Liam McKenna
Liam McKenna
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Mike Bey | Prep Redzone Scout
Liam is having an outstanding season in 2023. He plays as a DE. Against the pass, he is very quick off the ball and uses his very good length and use of hands to win battles with his hands inside before quickly disengaging from the OT. He plays with a great motor in pursuits and forces the QB to pass the ball earlier than anticipated leading to an incomplete pass. Against the run, he uses his excellent play strength to easily overpower the OT before shedding the block. He locates the RB quickly and uses his good form tackling ability to make the tackle preventing a gain of significant yardage.
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Read EvaluationMike Bey | Prep Redzone Scout
In 2022, Liam helped the Elder Panthers to a 10-win season where they held opposing offenses to 16.8 points per game and advance to the 3rd round of the playoffs. He plays as a DE. Against the pass, he fires out quickly and shows excellent use of hands in the placement, punch and timing combined with very good play strength as he quickly disengages. He uses his good play speed in pursuit and quickly ends up with a sack. Against the run, he shows quality physical toughness as he sheds the block from the OT, takes good angles in pursuit and makes the tackle preventing a gain of significant yardage.
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Read EvaluationMike Bey | Prep Redzone Scout
Liam is the #9 ranked DL in the class of 2024. He plays as a DE where he aligns in a 5T. Against the pass, he shows good burst off the ball and delivers a well-timed punch to the frame of the OT. He quickly sheds the block and shows good closing speed in pursuit of the QB before finishing up with a sack. Against the run, he shows excellent play strength and use of hands as he sheds the block from the OT with ease. He quickly locates the ball carrier, plays with good leverage and delivers a powerful hit near the LOS.
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Read EvaluationMike Bey | Prep Redzone Scout
Liam plays as a DE. Against the pass, he displays very good burst off the ball and uses his very good athletic ability to penetrate the LOS. He shows good play speed in pursuit and pressures the QB into passing the ball earlier than anticipated. Against the run, he displays good hands as he delivers a well timed punch to the frame of the OT. He effectively uses his good play strength to shed the block before locating the RB. He squares his shoulders and delivers a big hit preventing a gain of significant yardage.
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