Nico Benallo
Nico Benallo
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Matt Tate | Prep Redzone Scout
Measuring in at 5’10 170-pounds, Benallo plays wide receiver and safety for Ralston Valley ! He has 61 receptions for 659 yards, and 8 touchdowns, 7 carries for 30 yards and 3 touchdowns, 37 total tackles (18 solo, 19 assisted), 1 TFL, 1 sack, 5 PD, and 1 fumble recovery. He has very good athletic ability due to very good speed, change of direction, jumping, and good acceleration. As a receiver, he uses his good release paired with very good separation quickness to get open. He finds open voids and exploits them for the easy catch. Good ball tracking, very good catching with strong hands. Very good body control and adjustment. Keeps both feet in bounds on sideline catches. After the catch, he uses quick cuts and patience to make defenders miss and gain extra yards. Very good blocker as well to create running lanes. As a deep safety, he has very good zone coverage and closing quickness. He comes down into the box and uses his very good run support and tackling to make the play. Strong hitter that lays the boom. Benallo is poised to make some noise in this year’s playoffs with Ralston Valley.
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