By Jarrett Perez of Europe’s Elite
Prioritizes the action in the backfield over the man blocking him. Continues to follow through in pursuit and find himself in range to make the play. Effective speed rush moves seen in drills. Tends to straighten his legs and finds himself upright when engaged by a block, hindering his power. Seems to be comfortable straight arming his blocker and watching the play develop so he can react.
Quick burst off the line accompanied by an ability to get skinny and slip by his blocker to get into the backfield. Sturdy and grounded when engaged in a run block. Exhibits lateral quickness and athleticism when he tracks down the ball carrier. He will need to correct his tendency hunch his back and hit high along the shoulder pads. There is plenty of time to his develop technique.
High motor and an aggressive mentalities are always welcomed. Followed that up with the frame of six foot five and 240 pounds with room to grow. Smooth out of his stance. Active hand fighter always finished off with a rip or a swim. Shrugs off incoming contact as a way to navigate the run. Attentive by Keeping the play in front him as thing develop. I don’t think we’ve seen all of his strength even at his current weight. High hips and occasionally upright at the point of attack, hinders the potential power behind his legs. Although common and correctable.
Commits to his angles and drives into the open gap with Light feet. Has the ability to change direction by keeping his feet active after the ball is snapped. I’d like see him develop his Lower body strength as he exerts a lot of effort to wrestle the ball carrier down. Tackling technique is a area of growth as well. Closes the distance, secures his arms around the ball carrier and drags them down using his body weight rather than delivering a strike with proper form tackling. More quick than fast but that has its advantages and it shows on the tape as he tracks the ball carrier and hurries the quarterbacks decision making.
Although on the lighter side, being Listed at 210 pounds, there is no indication that size has mattered on fields he’s been playing on. Determined in pursuit. Gears up for a firm impact when he reaches the ball carrier. Then he displays technique by following through and driving his opponent to the ground. Good speed along with an aggressive intent, makes for a high tackling total.