The Audible on a road trip starts again Wednesday night!
In the meantime be sure to look out for our interview with
Alex Russian (top 50 hs prospect from texas - committed to LSU) and Pasquino checks in from the
FSTA conference in Chicago!
Here's Big Sean's scouting report on Alex Russian:
Alex has incredible blocking technique and strength, that could only come from extensive conditioning and practice with the o-line. He stays true to the block, staying within his frame and utilizing his upper body strength to control the defender. His greatest attribute is definitely his leg drive after contact. It is his leg drive that allows him turn defenders or simply run over them at the point of contact.
Alex has tremendous eye hand coordination thru the catch, great concentration in traffic, and thru the second and third levels of the defense and body control both in the air and going to the ground to make the catch. The release from the line, however, is his best asset as a receiver as his punishing blocking style combined with an excellent swim move allows for an "earned" free release.
Slowness of foot and inability to turn up field or overall athleticism after the catch will have to improve, there is little doubt it will as Alex shows great footwork and quickness on traps and counters along the line of scrimmage and will certainly apply it to his route running. Size, technique, soft, sure hands and leg drive combined with an obvious tenacity will make him as asset to the tigers run game and eventually the "security blanket" big T.E.. quarterbacks love so much.