Groom is another top player in the state at defensive back with his ability to really cover the opposing teams best player. He has smooth hips and the ability to really get in and out of his breaks. A solid tackler with the ability to really be an impact in the run game, and has a high football IQ. Should be another name that will be on college radars as the portal opens.

Groom is another stud cover corner that plays with great anticipation. He is able to really get in and out of his breaks with exceptional fluidity and has really good range. Where he really shines in his zone coverage where he can read patterns and make plays on the football. He has a unique ability to anticipate when and where footballs are going to be thrown and really makes the offense pay for their decision making. He is improved in his footwork that will allow him to be a really good press corner this season and we have heard good things about the summer that he has put together. Another very sure tackler that can really make plays in the running game and impact the offense not just in coverage. He is going be atop many a teams scouting report this season as he makes life very hard on offensive coordinators by taking away their number one option.

Groom is a star in the nickel position playing over slot receivers for Rigby. It take some extreme talent to play in the slot as you are matched up against some of the best route runners with good quickness every game. Groom has active feet that allow him to mirror and shade slot receivers in their routes. Shows good route recognition in coverage and is able to play man or zone. Has a high football IQ that shows on film as he never seems to misaligned or out of place. He has really good hip flexibility that allows him to run with receivers on a variety of routes. He is physical at the point of attack with the ability to get up and jam receivers. Is really strong in run support as he is not afraid to get in the mix and makes a ton of tackles at or near the line of scrimmage. Shows the ability to really time up blitzes and finishes violently at the quarterback. He is a true utility man for the Trojans as the nickel position is becoming more and more popular due to the spread offenses teams are seeing. Groom is going to have a huge senior season and projects as a FCS, DII, DII prospect right now.