Monday, September 14, 2009

Pound for Pound one of the Best in Georgia

So often when people think of what is needed to play the game of football at a high level it comes down to physical characteristics such as size, speed, and strength. Well in the state of Georgia players like Alec Olgetree (6'3 215lbs.) and Garrison Smith (6'2 250ls.) are the ones who come to mind because of their physical stature. Well I am going to introduce a small yet highly productive player out of a state powerhouse.

Ean Pemberton, standing 5'5 152 lbs. is considered by some to be the pound for pound best running back in Georgia. This past weekend he ran for 148 yards and 3 touchdowns. Now the interesting thing is that Ean plays for Grayson high school which is a 5-A school in Georgia. The highest division within the state is known for its highly competitive teams and tough defenses. And on a team that has three division one players (not including Pemberton), Ean is the one that receives the most attention on the field.

Ean runs on the corners, in between the tackles, and everywhere else on the field. He uses his height (or lack there of) to hide behind blockers and make cuts through holes. He surprisingly runs up the middle a lot not really making a lot of moves, but hitting the holes quickly. Blessed with good vision and an ability to return kicks I see Pemberton getting a chance to play for some division I team. I think that the fact that players like Darren Sproles have made it more common for vertically challenged individuals to make the jump and be successful.

Check out Pemberton's video and decide for yourself.

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