The Difference in Good / Great / Elite WR speed

[BobbyMac]

We always talk about guys who are good receivers, fast receivers, quick receivers, etc... but it can still be hard to describe.

Click on the link below of the Rivals LA Camp and watch the WR/DB 1on1's.

Everyone in there will play D1 football at some level unless injury/legal issues get in the way.

First up is CJ Williams, borderline 5* by the networks. Runs great routes, great in/out of breaks, great boy control. Good speed. Can go anywhere he wants but doesn't have unlimited ceiling.

Couple of other guys who will be productive P5 starters: Jurrion Dickey & Shawn Miller. Do everything very well.

Now skip ahead to 3:27 and watch recently offered Zachariah Branch. This is what an elite physical package looks like. This is the guy who turns 2 crossing patterns from your own 20 in the 2 qtr into a 14 pt. half-time lead.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRF9JMDpxsc

 

[Trait Expectations]

wow, Branch's feet are so fast. He's going to be a killer

 

[BobbyMac]

wow, Branch's feet are so fast. He's going to be a killer

Even faster than his Uncle's.

If his brother goes to OSU, Hartline will be unstoppable unless Saban climbs a tree outside his window with a McDonald's bag full of Benny's and 3 Crimson Chargers parked in the driveway..

 

[Irish#1]

Noticed that Branch's feet don't leave the turf if you get my drift. Dickey does a little hop and is just a little hesitant when he's going to make a break. Looks like he's thinking about it instead of just executing.