Owen McBride
Owen McBride
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Christian McAlvain | Prep Redzone Scout
McBride is one of the top overall athletes in the state, his ability to impact the game in a variety of ways is outstanding. His ability to be smooth in his back pedal along with being able to lockdown any receiver is top notch. An elite competitor and athlete with plus speed and ball skills along with being probably the best open field tackler in the state. A two time all-state selection and all conference player he should be a hot commodity as the transfer portal opens.
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Read EvaluationChristian McAlvain | Prep Redzone Scout
McBride has put together an outstanding offseason where he has walked away with camp MVP awards, been noticed by some of the top programs in the state of Idaho and shown why he is currently ranked as the #2 defensive back in the state. McBride might be the best cover corner in the entire state where he uses his elite speed (11.0 100m) to make plays in a variety of different ways. He stands at about 6’1″ with long arms that allows him to press wide receivers at the line of scrimmage along with fantastic footwork he is able to mirror any release given to him. He shows elite fluidity in his hips and has the ability to get in and out of his back pedal with ease. Natural instincts allow him to read and react to what wide receivers are doing and has rarely gotten beat all summer. He posses natural pass catching hands that allows him to high point footballs and collect interceptions. Where he is most impressive is in his make up speed where he can sit as a cover two corner and make plays on verticals with pure speed. McBride might be one of the best tackling corners in the state as well where he is not shy about making contact. When it is all said and done it would be a surprise to know one if he was the top corner in the state of Idaho this season.
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Read EvaluationChristian McAlvain | Prep Redzone Scout
McBride is a star there is no doubt about it when it comes to his impact on the football field. Probably the best tackling defensive back in the state throw on his film and just watch some of the hustle plays he make you will see the elite speed his possess. One of our biggest risers after camp season where he has walked away with MVP awards and has really impressed a variety of colleges and scouts. His ability to play a variety of different types of receivers is what really sets him apart he can cover them all, the smaller fast and the bigger stronger. McBride is going to have a huge year and if you dont know about him now you will when the season starts.
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Read EvaluationChristian McAlvain | Prep Redzone Scout
McBride is one of the top athletes in the state of Idaho returning this season for the Maverick. A three sport star at Mountain View, McBride is able to apply multiple movements to his on field play. As a corner he is one of the best cover players we have seen during this summer with elite quickness and reaction times. He can shadow and move with some of the top players in the country and has excellent ball skills. His ability to play man or zone coverages is top notch where he is able to run with almost anyone he will play and does an excellent job of understanding route concepts. He had an huge camp showing on his way to a DB MVP nod from the coaching staff at Boise State and is in the running as the top corner in the state of Idaho.
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Read EvaluationChristian McAlvain | Prep Redzone Scout
McBride is a true cover corner in all sense of the word cover. He has elite ability to play zone or man coverage with his flexibility in his hip and his top end speed. McBride has a smooth back pedal that easily allows him to maintain his leverage in coverage. Shows an elite feel for route recognition as he is constantly breaking up passes at the top of receiver routes. He routinely stay in phase down the field running stride for stride with receivers and plays their hands as the ball comes in. He has the ability to really control his body movements as he never seems to be out of control in his back pedal. Has the ability to really break on the football with quick transitions and elite timing. Rarely gets called for pass interference or defensive holding as he uses his position to his advantage. Has elite speed that allows him to run with anyone and also chase wide receivers across the field while consistently hawking players who break away from other defenders in the field. Active in the run game with solid open field tackling and is not afraid to come up and make plays at the line of scrimmage when necessary. Projects as an FBS, FCS, DII prospects and should have a big year for the Mavericks.
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