| FTBL Trent Richardson - Evaluation

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Evaluation - Trent Richardson

Richardson is a violent runner with the strength to pound it between the tackles and the perimeter speed to turn the corner and take it the distance. He possesses great size with his compact, thickly-built frame and is very strong throughout out his upper and lower-body.

Potential high-carry, durable back at the next level who can wear down a defense. Great slashing, one-cut and explode downhill runner. Can decisively hit the small cutback creases without gearing down and losing much power through the hole.

Squares up his shoulder pads quickly and can be a load to bring down when breaks through the seam with his great burst, low center of gravity and body-tilt. Runs through most high arm tackles with his powerful upper-body and legs do not stop driving on contact; a pile mover when he lowers his shoulders. What separates this kid is his ability to hurt you in space and on the perimeter.

Shows smooth hips eluding defenders without losing much in transition and great jump-cut ability. Good top-end speed in the second level and will flash a strong stiff arm when defenders have an angle. However, he does lack great acceleration and at times the extra gear needed to separate when he turns the corner.

Receiving skills will need some polish as well, but Richardson is a rare back with the combination to hurt you with in-line yards after contact or outside speed and quickness.

Expect national recruiting to heat up for this determined runner this spring as his junior film slides across the desks of more college coaches. Should be one of the more sought-after backs in the country.

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Copied and Pasted from ESPN

 

[firestorm]

That's great stuff Altie. Thanks for sharing it. :wink:

RTR,

 

[Guest]

That's great stuff Altie. Thanks for sharing it. :wink:

RTR,

Sure thing, firestorm. I kept trying to post a link to the ESPN page I got it off of but the link was so long it blew the post all out of frame.

 

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D.J. Fluker Evaluation

Evaluation - D.J. Fluker

They do not make them much bigger than Fluker. This is a mountain of man and likely still growing. Despite his freakish measurables he is a good football player, that carries his size well, and has a bunch of potential. You could have a debate over where he will play in college.

He has been a high school defensive tackle and you could see him as a Ted Washington type at the college level. You could also make an argument that he would make a good offensive tackle with some work. On defense he can be a space eater. Would be a nice fit in a 3-4 defense at the nose where he can take up blocks and fill space. He displays the ability to come off the ball with good pad level and does a good job of bringing his hands.

When he keeps his pads down he can control a blocker and easily hold his ground. He does need to watch his pad level as he is leverage disadvantaged. When he plays high he can struggle some to get off blocks. Will flash a good get-off at times and can barrel his way into the backfield.

As a pass rusher he can get push and collapse the pocket. He will flash the ability to try and work to half-a-man and rip through. His frame presents a tough obstacle for quarterbacks to throw around.

In the right scheme Fluker can be an asset as a defensive tackle. He does need to watch his weight and try and keep some of the mobility he has shown flashes of. It could be argued that the ideal for this kid may be to learn the offensive tackle position. He will likely line up as a left tackle in high school his senior year and that may be the springboard to a possible long career at that position.

When you see him push blockers around on defense you believe that he can keep that big frame low and just blow defenders off the ball in the run game. His use of hands on defense make you believe he can get good hand placement and control an opponent. He will need to grow as a pass blocker, but he is a big target to get around. He has the power to be able to punch and knock a rusher off stride.

His wing span can allow him to push a rusher past the pocket and if he can get his hands on he can lock a rusher down. He flashes the feet to handle athletic rushing ends, but naturally there will be a learning curve and this remains the biggest question.

There is little doubt that he can be a bulldozing run blocker, but how can he adapt to pass blocking? Fluker is a good prospect as he is huge and gives you good options. What position he plays will likely have to do with where he goes and their needs.

 

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A.J. McCarron - Evaluation

Evaluation - A.J. McCarron

McCarron is very difficult to evaluate because he flashes his ability only at times, and other times appears to be years away. He is a tall, lanky pocket passer who, if anything, will be a late bloomer. Hasn't yet grown into his frame.

Needs to add weight and bulk to withstand hits on a consistent basis. He's an adequate athlete, but generally is a dropback passer who needs to be protected and on time to excel.

Has the arm to make all the necessary throws (including downfield and outside the numbers) when his feet are set and he's balanced. Shows a whip-like delivery and the ability to change ball speeds. Flashes good touch on the deep ball.

Throws effectively to either side, with good zip on short and intermediate passes, when on the move. Can be very accurate when his feet are under him. Shows the RPMs to fit the ball into tight spots underneath.

Has ideal height for scanning the field, but takes off too soon when he feels pressure--and he isn't a scrambler. Needs to stand in the pocket and keep his eyes downfield before moving around. Must improve his patience in the pocket, perhaps more than anything else.

Has inconsistent footwork and can be lazy, which affects his accuracy and zip. Too often delivers off his back foot, causing his deep ball to sail. McCarron shows some intangibles, toughness and intriguing pocket-passer qualities, but he isn't nearly a finished product.
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All of these evaluations are taken from ESPN, they are not my evaluations. The link is very long though and completely screws the post.

 

[TerryP]

Atlie, read up on the BB code...just because it is out of frame the software will crop it.

 

[Perdido Tide]

Has ideal height for scanning the field, but takes off too soon when he feels pressure--and he isn't a scrambler. Needs to stand in the pocket and keep his eyes downfield before moving around. Must improve his patience in the pocket, perhaps more than anything else.

Im no expert, but AJ has the best pocket presence I have seen from a HS QB in a long time. He mainly has to leave the pocket because 5A Mobile has incredible athletes that are getting to him.

But the thing about him is when someone tells him he isnt mobile and can't run, he will go out and do it just to show you.

 

[bamaguy6]

suddenly aj mccarron seems like a brody to me. any one else agree?