OL Prospect - Honest Assessment Needed.

I don't know if you're his dad, coach, uncle, or what, but I think what you're doing is great.. To take the time to help promote this kid so he can further his education and take the next step in his life is admirable on your part..


Anyways, I don't know much about evaluating OL talent, but there's no doubt that this kid has the size and strength to compete at the next level... I wish him(y'all) the best of luck

Definitely has the kind of frame that somebody should take a chance on. Looks a little stiff/awkward, but that is to be expected for a high schooler who just had a growth spurt. Like how he uses his hands/arms.

Not sure, but I think the LSU camp in June is open and July is invite only, but they often ask kids who perform well in June to come back in July.

You can also try to email Jimmy Smith at Nola.com, Sonny Shipp at Geaux247, and Demetric Warren at Varsity Preps. They will probably be happy to help you out with info on some private camps and combines and how to get in touch with the right people at different colleges. All are well connected and often willing to help kids out.

Thanks for the leads...will get right on that.

Also, put his contact info at the front of the video as well....not a huge deal but could help.

Just a family friend. For me to spend 20 minutes a day to postively effect this young man's life, then it is a no-brainer.

If you are doing this much, for sure you're probably impacting his life more than where he plays football will.

If you guys are in Atlanta, he should be looking at places like Georgia State...

i just see it from playing on the line myself...definitely has some time to fix the glitches.

whatever they do, don't let them pay money to "services" like College Promoters... they aren't placing any football kids in the SEC...

he can use Hudl and make his own highlight reels.. which would be seen by a lot more actual coaches if they were interested...

then, reach out to coaches and athletic directors personally... requesting more information about their schools.. etc

here is an article that nails down some of the best points and to dos 8 Steps

I think LSU also holds a lineman camp in late July. Not sure if it is open or invitation only.

Firstly I echo what everyone says about camps. Every year "unknown" kids get big time offers because they show up in camp and really show their athleticism.


As for the film itself, lots of positive with some things to work on.



Positives
-nasty streak/finishes blocks well.
-great frame
-gets to the linebackers well on down and reach blocks.
-very strong guy. Powerful run blocker.
-decent feet. Nice kick step on pass rush.
-high motor. Chases down defensive players which is valuable. Doesn't give up on plays till the whistle.

Areas for improvement
-hand placement. They get around the head and neck which will be penalties in college.
-low trajectory. He tends to get a little high sometimes. He is powerful enough that it doesn't matter at this level but at the next it will. Work on staying low.
-foot speed. His steps are actually not bad but he needs to work on having quicker feet.



All in all he's a bit raw but clearly talented. With some good coaching and time to develop he could be a very solid college level player.