Players to Watch at the 2019 East/West Shrine Game

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

Alex Khvatov

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