Santino Russo Santino Russo 5'8" | 165 lbs | DB Caldwell | 2027 State NJ is a prospect that caught himself in the midst of one of the state of New Jersey’s great undefeated streaks at Caldwell. Russo, another slot receiver, has soft hands and really makes you stop and think whether he makes one-handed catches or catches over his shoulder look easy. Russo is a smooth mover, really showing the ability to scoot; however, he has a nice blend of speed and quickness to him when he moves about. As such, Caldwell uses him routinely in crossing patterns or verticals. I found this interesting though, as you might expect a target of his stature to be featured in more short-to-intermediate patterns. He uses his hands to receive the ball and is able to turn up on a corner well, as well as stay up against high tackles. A player who protects himself, Russo is inclined to make sliding catches as defenders break on him to lay a big hit to avoid serious contact. He knows how to preserve his body playing this game.