Arguably one of the top Tight End prospects in Section V and all of Upstate New York. The 6’4″ 200 pound senior had a relatively quite night posted only 2 catches for 26 yards. But Welker did add a touchdown for the Brighton Bruins on the night in which the Bruins won easily over rebuilding Wilson Magnet.

Thomas Welker Thomas Welker 6'4" | 215 lbs | TE Brighton | 2024 State NY is one of the most exciting TE prospects in terms of potential in 2024. He is a really solid receiver who runs really solid routes and has great athleticism and size for the position. Welker is a dangerous vertical threat where his ability to track the ball down the field make him very sure-handed as a receiver. Welker could see some improvements as a blocker and dealing with interior defenders but he has the frame to add strength at the next level. With blocking the fundamentals are there for Welker as he routinely shows he can control defensive backs in space. I really like Welker’s speed and his ability win against defensive backs with the speed. Welker also does a good job of bringing in balls through traffic and over the middle of the field.

There is an incredible amount of fight and drive that bleeds off the film when watching Thomas Welker from Brighton High School play the game of football. This is a freakish 6’4”, 195-pound TE and DE that is outrageously athletic. In addition to football, he plays basketball and lacrosse for his high school. During his freshman year, an unfortunate injury happened to the starting TE and Welker was pulled up. When he was pulled up to varsity, he started the final game of the year at both TE and DE. At the TE position, he truly is a do-it-all TE that can block, run the majority of the route tree releasing off the LOS in a 3-point stance, or even out wide in a receiver role. Selling his routes by leading his body one way, and then breaking off to the other directions truly allowed him to separate from DBs. The toughness and fight just popped off the tape when Welker had to make a block on the edge or 2nd level defender. The pure leg drive and ability to block a defender in space stood out tremendously.  The endless amount of pursuit was one of the biggest factors in Welker’s game at the DE position. Continuously, he was always chasing down the ball carrier or QB that was put on the move. His pure strength to rip off of blocks to make a tackle was on pure display when a run was sent to his side. The length that he possesses was a huge help, especially when rushing the passer to give him space between himself and the offensive lineman. That space would grant him the ability to use his active hands to make a move off the block to get to the QB. Brighton has never won a sectional title, and Welker has made it clear that winning a title is his top goal for the upcoming season. Having fun with his teammates and improving each and every day to make himself a better football player is a goal as well.  Twitter: @ThomasWelker5 Instagram: @tomwelker31 Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/13679797/Thomas-Welker