2019 East/West Shrine Game
Players to Keep an Eye On
By: Alex Khvatov
CB Michael Jackson Sr. (Miami, FL)
– Physical corner
– Good size
– Excels in press coverage
– Uses an effective jam
– Very good in run support, dependable tackler
S Delvon Randall (Temple)
– Playmaker
– All-around safety
– Instinctive player
– Good ball skills
– Displays terrific range in coverage
CB Blace Brown (Troy)
– Very good speed
– Excels in zone and off man coverage
– Quick feet
– Closes on the ball quickly
QB Brett Rypien (Boise State)
– Accurate on short/intermediate passes
– Good ball placement
– Quick release
– Makes good decisions
– Capable of working through his progressions
– Team captain for three years
DT Terry Beckner Jr. (Missouri)
– Good size
– Projects as a 4-3 DT or 3-4 DE at the next level
– Terrific quickness off the snap
– Athletic player
– Huge wingspan
– Uses an effective swim move
S Andrew Wingard (Wyoming)
– Physical SS
– Likes to deliver the big hit
– Excels as a run defender
– Takes good angles
WR Cody Thompson (Toledo)
– Excellent hands
– Polished route runner
– Runs double moves to perfection
– Knows how to use his body to shield defenders away from the ball
– Displays great effort as a blocker
OL Oli Udoh (Elon)
– Four-year starter at OT
– Great size
– Projects as an OG at the next level
– Shows great strength
– Sustains his blocks well