'25 PA LB Anthony Sacca (Notre Dame Signee)

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Everything I've read about him has one thing in common: just about anyone who has laid eyes on him thinks he's an elite talent who will start for a big program and has NFL potential.

That top five is interesting but pretty well rounded and not the norm.
 

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Shocked that psu wasn't named. Something tells me they aren't out of the race quite yet though. It's hard for local legacies to escape, and it's a long way till he can sign.
 

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Shocked that psu wasn't named. Something tells me they aren't out of the race quite yet though. It's hard for local legacies to escape, and it's a long way till he can sign.
Interesting choice of wording...."escape."

If Michigan is a cult, Penn State is a full out movement.
 

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I’m surprised Loy would post a CB. Usually he lets the kid “have his moment”.
 

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Is he going to play S or LB?

I believe Sacca is a Mike. Here's Dohn's evaluation from August:

Made the transition from safety to linebacker for his junior season, and is a high-level talent who can play in the box or drop into coverage. Is able to take on a block and locate the ball carrier and line up against the tight end in space and cover. Has verified size and can easily play at 240 pounds. Also plays varsity baseball. During in-person eval during the 2023 season, Sacca used his quickness and understanding of the game to make an impact in a three-point loss to Bradenton (Fla.) IMG. Plays low and understand leverage. Can dip his shoulder and manipulate his torso to get inside and make plays in the backfield against the run. Is a reliable tackler who can sort through traffic and excels in one-on-one situations. Changes direction well. Has the strength and technique to stack and shed and is quick to diagnose the play. Is physical and understands the game well. Can chase a play down on the back side and can run to the sideline to make a play. Shows the ability to drop into coverage and understands proper depths. Has athleticism, size and dexterity to cover the tight end in space and stay with the running back out of the backfield. Possesses good ball skills and understands the nuances of coverage after playing his first two seasons at safety. Drives on the ball well. Has to continue to add strength and mass but not add too much more weight. Can be an early starter at an elite program. Has NFL draft potential.
 

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Well there are now. Dohn's is pretty big and he's not an ND homer by any stretch of the imagination.
Appears that young Anthony has filled out nicely since he was a195 soph safety.
Tony Sacca (the dad) was a big QB who played like a linebacker. Probably would have been a better path to the NFL for him if he had been a LBer Had an arm but no touch. And he ran too much.
 

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He looks a little stiff on film. Likely just a case of getting too big too quickly.
 

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Updated the Profile for Clash.

Damn Sacca's got an offer list.

Rivals still has him at #57 Nationally.


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Philadelphia, PA
St Joseph's Prep

Measurements
Ht: 6'4"
Wt: 225

Ratings
247 Comp: :s::s::s::s: .9322 Rating, #25 LB, #187 OA
247: :s::s::s::s: 90 Rating, #27 LB, #231 OA
Rivals: :s::s::s::s: 5.9 Rating, #7 OLB, #57 OA
On3: :s::s::s: 88 Rating, #27 LB, #225 OA
ESPN: :s::s::s::s: 82 Rating, #18 OLB, #140 OA

Offers
Notre Dame .......... Offered 12-16-21
Ohio State
Penn State
South Carolina
Temple
Tennessee
Alabama
Duke
Wisconsin
UConn
Florida State
Georgia
Kentucky
Maryland
Miami(F)
Michigan
Nebraska
Oregon
USC
Texas A&M
Rutgers
Va Tech
Syracuse
Temple
Pitt
West Virginia

 

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Updated the Profile for Clash.

Damn Sacca's got an offer list.

Rivals still has him at #57 Nationally.


10799323.jpg

LB
Philadelphia, PA
St Joseph's Prep

Measurements
Ht: 6'4"
Wt: 225

Ratings
247 Comp: :s::s::s::s: .9322 Rating, #25 LB, #187 OA
247: :s::s::s::s: 90 Rating, #27 LB, #231 OA
Rivals: :s::s::s::s: 5.9 Rating, #7 OLB, #57 OA
On3: :s::s::s: 88 Rating, #27 LB, #225 OA
ESPN: :s::s::s::s: 82 Rating, #18 OLB, #140 OA

Offers
Notre Dame .......... Offered 12-16-21
Ohio State
Penn State
South Carolina
Temple
Tennessee
Alabama
Duke
Wisconsin
UConn
Florida State
Georgia
Kentucky
Maryland
Miami(F)
Michigan
Nebraska
Oregon
USC
Texas A&M
Rutgers
Va Tech
Syracuse
Temple
Pitt
West Virginia


Uhhhh, Clearly I’m no football genius, and the offer list is amazing ….. but this film looks wildly average to me ?? No??
 

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Best comp that comes to my mind (when he's playing LB) is Jack Lamb.

I'd have signed Mason Posa and got Tackett Curtis to transfer in instead.
 

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Best comp that comes to my mind (when he's playing LB) is Jack Lamb.

I'd have signed Mason Posa and got Tackett Curtis to transfer in instead.
What ever happened to Jack Lamb after he went to Colorado maybe
 

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What ever happened to Jack Lamb after he went to Colorado maybe

He played part of one year there and medically retired before his 5th year which woulda turned into 6 with Covid if healthy
 
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