DS / Notre Dame
Tae Johnson
Notre Dame · Jr · 2025 film
One Liner
3yr Jr/2yr strt, DS-- vgd ht/lgth,AA, gd wt --rnge, ball skl, fv, purs angl -- str, COD, shed -- upgrd DS2 yr1, yr3 DS1
Summary
Starting RH OC. Vgd wt, abv avg lgth/AA, avg ht. 0 scks, 1ht, 9hu. Gd initial qks and generates gd pwr from ground through cntct. Plys with pwr pnch/gd fundamental pp tech; ft/hnds stay tied together, shoots inside, latches/refits and sstains. Contrls LOS with vg drive in rn gme, especially on combos where he moves defenders easily. Gd insts sorting stnts/blitzes with gd anchor once engaged. Gd motor, alwys looking for work and competes to recover/finish missed blks. Climbs abv avg to 2nd lvl and anticipates angles in space, but can overestimate them and allow ath defenders to evade him. Avg COD/occasional blw avg ply spd show in space. Can lean frwrd before cntct, exposing him to swim mves/pull-downs, while avg ht can create issues getting hands on longer defenders first. Gd traits/flashes, lacks ideal ht/sz to cmpet for strting OC. Cmpets/upgrds OC3 yr 1; avg bkup OC2 yr 2.
Vision
upgrades Gardner Johnson at DS2 yr1, DS1 yr 3 w high red lvl potential.
Trait grades
Critical factors
| Sz | 6 |
|---|---|
| AA | 7 |
| Str | 5 |
| Inst | 7 |
| Prod | 6 |
| Ftbl IQ | 5 |
| Lgth | 7 |
| Ply Spd | 7 |
| Toughs | 6 |
| Dur | — |
| Cmpet | 6 |
Position specifics
| Fv | 7 |
|---|---|
| Rnge | 7 |
| Trans/Hips | 6 |
| Z Cov | 7 |
| Ball Skls | 7 |
| Rs | 7 |
| Tkl | 6 |
| M Cov | 6 |
| Comms | 5 |
| Hnds | 6 |
Games evaluated
| Opponent / season as recorded | Game mark |
|---|---|
| Tex A&M | = |
| Ark | + |
| Pitt | + |
+ Positive · = Neutral · − Negative. Opponent abbreviations and seasons are preserved from the notes.