“I felt like last year I learned how to play the game and how (consistent) your intensity has to be,” said Prosise. “I went out there and made a couple of plays, but I feel like this year there will be a lot more made."
"I would say the speed of the game (was the biggest adjustment). Everything seems to be moving so fast (pre-snap) especially with Tommy (Rees) checking, it was tough on me in the beginning. You have to learn to slow your mind down."
Built like a running back at six-feet, 220 pounds, Prosise's safety skills were nonetheless on display late last fall when he recorded a tackle in four consecutive games in punt/kick coverage. Of his seven receptions, four went for first down yardage highlighted by yards accrued after the catch -- usually because he ran through arm tackles.
His natural strength offers a weapon in the slot the shifty Carlisle and others on the Irish roster cannot provide.
“You’ve got to block the Sam (linebacker), a guy like Jaylon Smith, who’s 235 pounds,” Prosise said. “You also have to worry about getting (re-routed). That was the hardest thing about the position."
Recognize and understand the defensive alignment and coverage scheme. Know who you're going to A.) block, or B.) beat in a pass pattern. Potentially change all of the above after your quarterback audibles to a new play or blocking assignment late.
It's no wonder Prosise prefers operating in space after the initial play breaks down.
