Player Profiles - A.J. Brown

A.J. Brown  #17  SS  (Syracuse)

6'0", 201  Junior

OPPONENT: WASHINGTON

POSITIVES:

1. Good play recognition
2. Decent tackle and play recognition
3. Good, solid ankle tackle

NEGATIVES:

1. Completely whiffed on QB
2. Whiffed on TE in middle of field
3. Missed again on QB
4. Blocked out completely
5. Slow to recognize play and shed blocks
6. "What a limp-wristed sissy tackle"
7. Weak zone coverage
8. Blocked down and out of play
9. Nonchalantly "chasing" long run
10. "Cramps...don't buy it"

IMPRESSION:

This is just one example of the guys who are out there that simply won't end up at the next level.  Unfortunately I happen to have plenty of these scouting reports, but A.J. was lucky enough to be first.  I'm inclined to just stick with the guys from the "above average" to "elite" levels, as there's not really a point to reporting on sub-par players, but I did want some of my readers to see that I'm seeing the whole secondary when I scout---for better, or for worse.  Sadly, there really was no upside to the 'Cuse secondary, though if I had to pick someone it'd be #26, the RCB Dowayne Davis.  He seemed to have adequate physical tools, and he's experienced at corner and safety, but the slow recognition and awareness and the missed tackles of the entire secondary doesn't elude Mr. Davis, either.  Could be a long year for the Orangemen.

Next report will be Antoine Cason of the Arizona Wildcats.

*Keep checking Player Profiles as the year progresses.  One game log may not be an accurate description for any player.*