Scouting Report: Liam Jimmons

by:GarryP10/20/15
by Jeremy Shapiro Liam Jimmons Scouting Report Strong-side defensive end commit Liam Jimmons and the Huntington Beach (Calif.) Oilers had their second consecutive shutout this past Friday, thrashing the Marina Vikings 33-0. Jimmons was a disruptive force in the Vikings backfield, notching 5 tackles, 1 tackle for loss and 1 quarterback hurry. The productive defender has compiled 15 tackles, 3 tackles for loss and 7 quarterback hurries in the Oilers 3-4 defense this season. Athleticism --Jimmons is not a twitchy defender, but exploits his athleticism by generating space with his length and creating power through leverage. -At 6-feet-4, 240 pounds, Jimmons has a strong frame and is capable of adding more weight to play the 5-technique position. -Average change of direction ability and juice coming off the edge, but does flash explosive closing burst to run down passers and ball carriers. Pass Rushing -Consistently finds ways to make quarterbacks uncomfortable in the pocket, but needs to work on translating his quarterback hurries into sacks. -Tracks the quarterback and recognizes when the passer has escaped pocket containment. -Wins with power when operating out of a three-point stance, but must develop an arsenal of pass rushing moves. Run Defense -Displays a strong ability to read keys from the ball carrier and diagnose plays in the backfield. -Excels at anchoring at the point of attack and sniffing out read-option attempts. - Advanced hand usage and arm extension, allowing him to peek into the backfield, before disengaging from blocks. Summary -Jimmons is a well-rounded defender who thrives against the run, flashes disruptive pass rushing ability, and can become a valuable 4-3 end for the Trojans.

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