Upon Analyzing WR vs. DB 1-on-1's at The Opening Finals...

The Opening Finals Summer 2019


(Keep in mind that half of these routes would never be run in a real game. At one point in the video, a WR does a 5-move route that goes for 7 yards... pointless.)

The video contains some LSU commits/signees:

TE- Arik Gilbert
DB-Elias Ricks
LB- Phillip Webb
DB- Lorando Johnson*- still unsure about his future with LSU
WR- Koy Moore

And after watching it, which I encourage you all to do if you haven't already, I realize that Koy Moore is an absolute TECHNICIAN when running routes. Every single route he runs is extremely violent but under control. His moves are crisp and you can tell he's outworking just about every player there.

Arik Gilbert is an absolute freak in the video, and he's going to be so dangerous both out of the backfield attached to the line, and split out as a receiver. He's a complete and utter mismatch against any position.

Elias Ricks shows highly advanced coverage skills, and basically locks up the best receiver in this class, Julian Fleming. Fleming was hand fighting pretty hard and that caused Ricks to lose balance, but watch his recovery. It's astonishing how quickly he gets back in the play.

Phillip Webb shows great recovery as well, and it seems almost effortless to him. He has the potential to be another great coverage linebacker if he keeps at it. His practice reps vs Kole Taylor and Arik Gilbert next year will be crucial.

*Lorando Johnson.... got absolutely COOKED. I won't sugarcoat it at all. He got utterly dumpstered on in just about all of his reps.