Tuesday, October 27, 2009

If Only....

So much can be said for a solid player that lacks something whether it be ideal height, weight, or physical attribute. In the game of football you will come across a lot of players that will leave you saying if only...they had this or that. Those small things in some players make a big difference when colleges come to scout a player.

One player that I feel the scouts have somewhat overlooked is a linebacker out of Grayson high school in Loganville, GA. Terry Williams stands 6'0 240lbs. which most would consider slightly undersized for a middle linebacker. The thing about Terry is when you pop in a tape of this kid you see that he has a load of talent. Honestly I enjoy watching kids like Terry on film.

When it comes to his play between the white lines he brings a lot to the inside linebacker position. Terry has good range from sideline to sideline and has tremendous burst upon contact. Terry has really good explosion an pop in his hips that always jars ball carriers. Terry is also very sure tackler that does what it takes to bring a player down. Although, he does not have great lateral speed he always seems to get to the ball even when it forces him to turn his hips and run. He is adequate in pass coverage, but uses his smarts to position himself to win. The more and more I watch Terry he reminds me of a heavier Rennie Curran. Terry has really good instincts and is able to find the ball and get there on any play, he is rarely fooled by misdirection. Williams is just a very impressive player and knows how to play the game. A little amount of coaching will go a long way with this good player.

Check out Terry Williams film and see what you think.....

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