Things that make me take a second look. Incredibly similar numbers.
@BaconGrundleCandy do you have notes on Waletzko?
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Planning on sharing more thoughts on each group in the individual threads but he's been on my board for a while now.
Big project. He knows what to do but can't put it all together. Sometimes you watch guys play or girls in other sports. You watch them and see "OK they know what to do" but the competition shows up too, technique isn't quite there, they might just be limited in certain areas.
With Waletzko it's a little bit of everything above. First he has to get stronger. Weight isn't the only issue with his body. He could obviously put on 10lbs no problem but he has to get stronger. Bend is an issue too, he'll get too front loaded at times trying to sustain blocks. He's just be limited there. I think he'll always play a bit high and until he puts on some weight and gains better grip strength he'll struggle to sustain blocks. He very good at the poa but struggles to sustain at times. If he gets caught off guard and isn't quite squared up and had some leverage he can end up on the ground. Very good mentality and attitude with athleticism you can bet on.
Very good run blocker particularly in zone as I alluded to above he has trouble sustaining blocks, moving his feet, coming off in good position. He's very good on combos, locating a target although his placement on some could improve. He can move though.
Pass pro is a different story. His slide is inconsistent which leaves him too narrow or off a bad angle against power. Hes up & down in terms on consistency but he needs to get stronger. Core strength is definitely lacking. Unless it's a fastball down the middle he has trouble generating torque and that'll be an issue with the way guys move and how strong they are next level. Has trouble controlling his man on the arc. At times it'll be his feet they won't be completely under him. Or he'll be a little too front loaded.
His hands are good inconsistent but potential is there. They're not as efficient as they could be he bites in faints or just whiffs but he's got decent grip strength. And punch that'll knock you back.. Enough to latch on and move you again holding that movement and momentum isn't always easy and again I don't have to tell you about how strong guys are next level and how they move.
He's a bit of a project in pass pro and has to get stronger and play with more discipline in the run game. He's a nice project in the 6th-7th RD imo.
Beautiful little guy btw. I think that got cut out of my last reply. Hope everyone is healthy and well. You have the right idea, family first.