Xander Talanoa
Xander Talanoa
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Andy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
Xander has been a player who has made tremendous strides this offseason. I’ve seen him multiple times this offseason from my drop in with OFFA Academy on Saturday mornings to 5v5 competitions at West High and at Providence Hall. Xander is a twitchy, explosive athlete. He has been working as an EDGE rusher and working inside in these settings. He’s taking on lineman that outweigh him a good 30-60 lbs and he is winning reps against them. He has an explosive first step, has the hip bend to win on the edge, shows good power and physicality to win reps on the interior and he is someone who has multiple move sets at his disposal. Big time year is ahead for him.
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Read EvaluationAndy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
Talanoa will suit up on Thursday nights, but it’s possible that with his talents and him disrupting plays and creating havoc, he gets asked to dress up on Friday nights and be part of the rotation. He is an exciting pass rusher who has great upside.
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Read EvaluationAndy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
Talanoa is a two-way player, and he’ll likely get his looks as a running back, but his home will be as an EDGE rusher. Talanoa has an explosive first step, moves well laterally, is quick and light on his feet, and has violent hands to go along with a nastiness to him and physicality is the name to his game. He’s a player who can get varsity reps early on and has great tools; he’s a player who, if he can reach his ceiling, will get Power-Four looks.
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