Often kids will be more highly recruited after the summer camp circuits, where guys run around in t-shirts and shorts and show their god given talent in a controlled environment. So often these camps are prepared for and the drills are rehearsed in order to do well at them. Now don't get me wrong sometimes it is important to check out a players ability and see some of the measurables'. But to me the real truth comes out on the field.
A defensive end by the name of Corey Lemonier saw his stock slightly drop after not running a coveted 40 time. The funny thing is if you look at Corey's measurables' he looks like potentially elite prospect. He stands at 6'4 221lbs. His frame has room to add bulk and does not have any fat on him. The biggest thing that jumps out to you on film and in person is the length of his arms. The literally drop down to his knees.
When I turn on the film I see a weak side defensive end who can rush the passer and is would be great against the spread offense. He has great lateral movement that allows him to hold the edge when playing against the run. It is extremely hard for offensive linemen to reach him because of how he places his hands on tackles. Now once he reaches college and red-shirts I think quality coaching will take him over the top. Corey already has excellent body lean in his stance, but sometimes becomes too upright in run defense. And he could be more aggressive in some of his movements especially against the run and tackling ball carriers. Despite that the film is what he should be evaluated on because Camps really Do Not Tell it ALL.
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