A first-team All-State defensive back for the Eagles, Guthrie has transformed himself into the heart and soul of the Heritage defense. A year ago, it was Guthrie that recorded 117 tackles, 12 PBU’s, 3 INT’s, and 9 tackles for loss. Without a doubt, one look at this young man’s stat line and it is hard to not be impressed. Clearly, Guthrie is a do-it-all type of defensive back that has enough speed to play at the next level. Whether it’s staying one step ahead of the enemy thanks to exceling in play recognition or coming from his safety spot to stop the run, there is no doubt that Guthrie is going to be an exciting name to watch in 2023.

Updated Junior Season Highlights ⬇️
6’1, 190LB, Safety
💥117 tackles, 3 INT, 12 PBU’s, 9 TFL’s💥
➣ All-Colorado Team
➣ League Special Teams Player of the Year
➣ 1st Team All-League Defensive Back
➣ Academic All-State
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Guthrie is a talented safety who showcased impeccable talents during his junior campaign. He has excellent vision and instincts, enabling him to be in the correct spot at the right times. He is a downhill player whose power and pad level allow him to deliver powerful hits to his opponents. His abilities to fill in the box and play against the run or cover over the top as a single safety is a testament to his versatility. Guthrie exploded onto the radar with tremendous upside as a prospect, expect to see a significant uptick in his recruiting.

Guthrie is a physical player and he brings that in all aspects of his game. He is physical when tackling, still wrapping up when he comes and lays the hat driving the ball carrier back. Guthrie is a do it all type of player and has a presence on special teams which will grab a lot of scouts eyes. He has a lot of speed and has good coverage ability. He can cover any position on the field and looks comfortable while doing it. He does have good hands and is able to out jump receivers while he is high pointing the football. He is a player under the radar but has the talent to thrive in the right system.

Guthrie is a ball-hawking safety and an ideal over-top defender that defensive coordinators and cornerbacks can rely on when in press-man coverage. He reads the field well and knows when to break on the ball. He uses his speed and acceleration to cover against deep throws and quickly close the distance between himself and the check-down receivers or ball carriers. Guthrie is a standout safety with great instincts and the physicality needed to deliver powerful hits, which puts him in the category of players to add to see in person.

Guthrie is a versatile athlete with the skills, athleticism, and physicality needed to fill the box safety role with impressive coverage skills. He can line up as a deep safety or a linebacker and disrupt the run and the pass. He does an excellent job at tracking and closing the distance to the ball carrier before using his solid form-tackling skills to finish the play. Guthrie is another player who had a breakout junior year that landed him in the spotlight.