Michael Daugherty (S) is perfect for the M. House defense

This kid is a versatile DB that lines up at boundary CB, Nickel, FS, and even LB for Grayson HS in Georgia.

Despite measuring just 6'1" & 180-lbs., Daugherty plays w/ the instincts and physicality of a 215-lb. linebacker. He finished his junior year with 91 tackles, recording 15.5 TFLs, 6 PBUs, 4 sacks, & 7 QB hurries in the process. Take a look at his "Jr. season HUDL" linked below, and you will find a helluva football player w/ immense talent that can be highlighted as follows:

-plays w/ a fearless intensity and aggressive physicality, particularly around the line-of-scrimmage when it comes to stopping the run,

-instinctive pass rusher off the edge with quickness & speed to whiz past OTs and tenacity to take on blocking TEs,

-possesses the length and quick-twitch agility to cover in space and play the Nickel, and

-will most likely be capable to transition to traditional FS/SS after a couple years in a collegiate S&C program.

"Jr. season HUDL"


Based on M. Daugherty's talent and skillset described above, he's an ideal candidate for Matt House's defense as follows:

1) Serve as the Nickel safety, which besides the "Jack LB", is arguably the most important role in House's defense.

2) In House's "3-3-5 Over", the Nickel is a 3rd safety with numerous responsibilities in this scheme. This defender must be able to come up into the box and provide run support, make plays in space (cover/tackle) on WRs/TEs, and sometimes rush the passer.

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Michael Daugherty plays a similar role and has similar responsibilities in his HS defense, which is why House/Cooks have prioritized him for the 2023 class. Based on what I've been reading the last couple days, it sounds like we should be receiving good news when Daugherty announces his commitment tomorrow (4/13/22).