Nick Leopardi
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Matt Tate | Prep Redzone Scout
Leopardi measures in at 5’11 150-pounds accounting for 31 receptions for 745 yards with 10 touchdowns. He has good athletic ability due to very good jumping, speed, good acceleration, and change of direction. Leopardi does a great job escaping hold up in the press jam. Uses his strength to fight the jam. Uses his speed to burst into the route with very good separation quickness. Leopardi has very good ball reacting and tracking skills. He adjusts to the ball in flight, making the difficult catch. Uses his strong hands to hold onto the ball while getting hit. Very good catching. He’s shown a knack for supporting the run game. Uses his good strength and hand placement to control DBs and create space for his backs. Look out for Leopardi!
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Read EvaluationMatt Tate | Prep Redzone Scout
Leopardi is a standout receiver from Holy Family. Measures in at 5’11 150-pounds. He had 31 receptions for 745 yards with 10 touchdowns. Leopardi has good athletic ability due to very good speed, jumping, good change of direction, and acceleration. Very good release vs both press jam and off coverage. He uses his physicality to combat the DB’s attempts at re-routes and jams. Very good separation quickness due to his athletic ability and play strength. Very good ball tracking and catching. He’ll extend his lengthy arms and pluck the ball out of the air with his strong suction hands. Not afraid of getting hit going over the middle. Leopardi also produces in the blocking game. He consistently creates running lanes and helps the team in any way he needs. Look for him to continue to surprise people going into next season!
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Read EvaluationRobert Davis | Prep Redzone Scout
Leopardi is emerging as one of the more dynamic young receivers in the 3A field. His speed and acceleration allow him to separate quickly, and his ability to track the football makes him a reliable downfield option. Leopardi has shown that he can turn limited opportunities into explosive plays, giving his offense a vertical threat capable of taking the top off of defenses. As his role continues to expand, he’s becoming a player defenses must account for on every snap. In Round 1, Leopardi’s route running and ability to create space will be essential in stretching the field and opening up the offensive playbook. Expect him to be a key target as the moment grows.
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Read EvaluationMatt Tate | Prep Redzone Scout
Leopardi had a role to play with Holy Family. The 5’11 145 – pound freshman accounted for 13 receptions for 280 yards and 2 touchdowns. Leopardi has good athletic ability due to very good speed, jumping, good acceleration, and change of direction. Very good release vs off coverage and good release vs press jam. He rises to the challenge against DB physicality, not allowing them to push him off his route. Leopardi has very good catching. He extends his arms and plucks the ball out of the air. Strong hands to hold onto the ball when taking a big hit. Leopardi also isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty while blocking. He’ll create running lanes out on the perimeter for his RB. He’s a great all-around receiver, and I want to see more next season.
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Read EvaluationRobert Davis | Prep Redzone Scout
Although opportunities were limited, Leopardi capitalized on every chance he got. Used creatively as a gadget player, he contributed not just through the air but also on the ground. He totaled 13 receptions for 280 yards and two touchdowns, including a 68-yard catch that showed his big play potential. Leopardi has shown he can be dangerous in space and is expected to see a larger role as he continues to develop.
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