Semaj Irving
Semaj Irving
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Brendan Mankarious | Prep Redzone Scout
Perhaps the one back-seven defender the Tigers are most excited to welcome back is Semaj Irving Semaj Irving 5'11" | 165 lbs | DB Linden | 2025 State NJ . The first clip of Irving’s highlight features him at corner covering a go ball against a FBS-bound athlete. We see Irving time is jump well, play through the hands of the the receiver, and intercept a tipped ball that was wrestled away from its intended target. This is a clear indication to me that Irving trusts his ability to run with any-and-everyone. Although he typically seems to play off and is not asked to jam anyone we see the talented corner drive to the ball, and through receivers in the process, on short, in-breaking routes such as slants. In other words, Irving demands you respect his right to the ball.
Irving is also a relatively versatile defender too. There were instances where he was asked to come off the edge, as we see him slip under blockers to mostly force plays to his pursuit. Tackling is something he has the right idea on how to do, tackling low and as he looks to bowl ball carrier’s legs from under them. Further, he has solid vision with the ball in his hands as a third-row returner. As a receiver he is presently a body-catcher.
As a receiver in a run first-, second-, and third- offense Irving went for 16 catches and 174 yards; defensively he made 27 stops (14 solos) with 1 interception and 2 tackles for loss. The one area I think I would like to see Irving to continue to improve is how he recovers to come up on shallow routes as he rallies to the flat.
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