Northwestern lands RB Dashun Reeder to continue its recruiting roll
2024 running back Dashun Reeder is the third Wildcat commitment in 24 hours.
2024 RB Dashun Reeder commits to Northwestern
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Thoughts from his tape: the dude is fast with good vision at a good high school level. But - very little wiggle, and I don't think I saw one plant/cut. Not sure how that is going to translate to the Big Ten, unless the offensive line can open huge holes consistently.
Northwestern lands RB Dashun Reeder to continue its recruiting roll
2024 running back Dashun Reeder is the third Wildcat commitment in 24 hours.northwestern.rivals.com
Bam! This is the one I've been waiting for. We got The Dash. Great news.
I agree with PBC, there are some questions if he's got a Big Ten RB skill set, but there's a lot to like about this kid, IMHO. The bottom line is, we're just not a very attractive team right now to big time skill players. This is a pretty decent get.
Speaking of fast 40 yard times, who have been the fastest players in NU history?
I can think of Venric Mark and Jelani Roberts. I think 4.32 beats both of those guys.
I can think of Venric Mark and Jelani Roberts. I think 4.32 beats both of those guys.
Partially a function of competition. He had plenty of space to run in.
I had similar concerns about Hull as a recruit. Hull was clearly bigger, but he could not round the corner. Then he developed into a very effective one-cut back, especially once he learned the pace and angles of the defense.
Reeder will likely need a few years to develop a style that works in the B1G. Not ready to write him off.
His moves are ok, more subtle, like Warren Long.
Our star RB in HS, I nicknamed him "The Train", because he faked like a train
Not having to plant or cut and not being able to plant or cut are two different things. I’d be surprised if the staff has not addressed those concerns by watching him him at a workout or camp where he demonstrated those skills. This guy was the new RB coach’s first offer if I am not mistaken. I think he knows something we don’t know yet.
Even if his cutting ability needs some work, i would think it’s our OC’s responsibility to put him in position to use that speed (I know some have said they doubt the 4.3-ish reports, but even if he’s a bit slower than that, he‘s still fast!).
Miles Shuler.
Jeremy Ebert tied Venric as second fastest based on NFL combine results. Here are some notables.
Miles Shuler 4.37 (Pro Day)
Ebert 4.38
Mark 4.38
Newsome 4.39 (4.38 NU pro day)
Roberts (4.39 but probably hand timed)
Tony Jones 4.42
Curtis Duncan 4.44
Mitchell 4.47
Harold Blackmon 4.47
Riley Lees 4.47 (Pro day)
JJTBC 4.52
DA2 4.56
Ismaeli 4.57
Prater 4.58
D'Wayne Bates 4.59
Vitale 4.60
Wright 4.66
Herron 4.67
Sutton 4.68
Musso 4.72
Ramsey 4.77
Basanez 4.79
Kafka 4.93
Siemien 4.94
Speed on its own is not enough if there are not ways to get him the ball. If he is a RB, he must also have some elusiveness and contact balance. If not, you put him at WR but can he catch? If not, off to the defensive backfield you go.
What I like about his tape, is that he seems to have the eye for the hole. He is elusive and smart. He obviously can run over guys at this level, which he will not be able to do at NU. But with his speed and eye, I am very hopeful this young man can run for a lot of yards, and join NU's long list of excellent running backs! He will definitely be putting on weight to take the hits. But come on! Go Cats!
What’s your source on these? Because Venric ran a 4.69…
Venric Mark - RB - West Texas AM - 2015 Draft Scout/NCAA College Football
Venric Mark - RB - West Texas AM - 2015 Draft Scout/NCAA College Football
draftscout.com
No disagreement here. I’m only adding that it’s partially the OC’s responsibility to find ways to get him ball opportunities in some open space.
Your source is probably more accurate, I think my source made a mistake on Venric, because I recalled him having 4.69 too but the other site had him at 4.38.
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