Athlete recruits - what position would you put these guys at?

[tessl]

#1

6'1 241 lb
speed 86
strength 72
agility 81
acceleration 95
tackle 78
hit power 80
block shedding 42
power move 32
pursuit 85
play recognition 76
man 77
zone 85
break tackle 76
trucking 84
stiff arm 91

#2

6' 2" 217 lb
speed 92
agility 88
tackle 70
hit power 72
block shedding 66
zone 75
man 72
press 78
catch 60

#3

6'1" 212 lb
speed 90
agility 90
tackle 72
hit power 70
block shedding 38
zone 71
man 64
press 72
catch 72

I play coach mode with Blackrain37's slider set and defense is my biggest problem.

#1 would make a great short yardage back but I'm going to put him on defense. I'd like to put him at DE but his block shedding is poor so maybe linebacker?

#2 and 3 I'm leaning toward safety but they would make fast linebackers especially #2 with 60's block shedding.

Where do you think they would have the most impact?

[Jazon654]

Re: Athlete recruits - what position would you put these guys at?

#1 would be my feature back. I wouldn't even think of putting him anywhere else personally


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[tessl]

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#1 would be my feature back. I wouldn't even think of putting him anywhere else personally


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He definitely could be a solid running back and I might make a formation specific sub to use him as such but I just started a teambuilder dynasty with the worst possible rosters - Georgia State - and in coach mode with those sliders I can't stop anybody on defense. For example I just allowed 63 points to Kansas. I need to patch holes on D and I do have a couple other athletes who will be 1 and 2 on the depth chart.

I might go with outside linebacker and use him in blitz packages. With his acceleration he might be able to turn the corner untouched and get pressure.

[itsbigmike]

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He definitely could be a solid running back and I might make a formation specific sub to use him as such but I just started a teambuilder dynasty with the worst possible rosters - Georgia State - and in coach mode with those sliders I can't stop anybody on defense. For example I just allowed 63 points to Kansas. I need to patch holes on D and I do have a couple other athletes who will be 1 and 2 on the depth chart.

I might go with outside linebacker and use him in blitz packages. With his acceleration he might be able to turn the corner untouched and get pressure.

He's just so bad at getting off blocks that even if you blitz him he'll likely just be a non-factor unless he is getting through completely clean. TBH, he could make a beast SS, but he's not rounded enough defensively for me to put him there. I agree with the other comment and I'd put him at HB.

[tessl]

Re: Athlete recruits - what position would you put these guys at?

He's just so bad at getting off blocks that even if you blitz him he'll likely just be a non-factor unless he is getting through completely clean. TBH, he could make a beast SS, but he's not rounded enough defensively for me to put him there. I agree with the other comment and I'd put him at HB.

Thanks, a running back he will be. How about athlete #2 - he has 60's block shedding at 217 lb. Would he be a fit at lb or is he a better safety?

[itsbigmike]

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Thanks, a running back he will be. How about athlete #2 - he has 60's block shedding at 217 lb. Would he be a fit at lb or is he a better safety?

I'd put him wherever I am weakest in the secondary.

[JoshC1977]

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Number 1 looks like a RB or maybe a Mike Alstott-like FB. I could see him also at ROLB in a 43 cover-2 scheme, but he won't be much of a pass rusher as others have stated.

The other 2 would be pretty killer safeties.

[zer045]

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Hey, I like to play undersized in the front 7 for a 34 so #2 could be my weak ilb or I play a nickel where 1 of the olb is a safety.. I would use #2 there... #3 would be a db but 1 is my rb that I pound the rock with..

[illwill10]

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For #2 & #3, I would like to see how they progress over the years. But to start off, I would put #2 as a 43 OLB. I played with a OLB with 90+ speed, they are game changers. He has decent enough coverage skills to start off that you can put him on WRs. So I would use formation subs to put him as a slot CB in Nickel formations on 3rd downs. If used extensively he can progress to be your #1 CB by his Junior year. A Press-Man with prototypical size that can contribute in run stopping.
For #3, He is a safety all the way. I would put him as a Free Safety. His Block
shedding is too poor to be a OLB or even a SS. He can be a great Single High safety in a couple seasons. It would be best to have a physical box safety next to him on the back end.
For #1, his talents is too good to keep him at one position. I would use him as a two way player or at least give him 5-10 snaps on defense. He could be your primary HB that you could give him 25-30 carries a game. Or your starting FS. Despite his weight He wouldn't make a good OLB with poor block shedding. With 85 Zone and 72 catch, he could be a great ballhawking FS. So there could be 3 ways to use him. 1) Split carries as a HB and give him 20-25 snaps on defense as a safety. 2) Use him as your primary HB and use formation subs to put him as slot CB in 3-3-5 or as a 3rd safety in certain formations on 3rd downs giving him 5-10 snaps. 3) As your FS and using him as short yardage back only.

[tessl]

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Thanks for the replies. I went into off season and did position assignments before all the replies came in.

#1 I made a halfback but primarily a power back because I recruited another guy with 92 speed and 70's trucking break tackle, vision.

#2 I wanted to put at LB but really needed safeties so I made him SS

#3 I made FS

One other question. At corner is a guy with 90 speed but low 70's acceleration better than a guy with 86 speed and mid 80's acceleration? Other attributes are a slight plus for the 90 speed guy. The question I guess is what exactly does acceleration do?

[illwill10]

Re: Athlete recruits - what position would you put these guys at?

Thanks for the replies. I went into off season and did position assignments before all the replies came in.

#1 I made a halfback but primarily a power back because I recruited another guy with 92 speed and 70's trucking break tackle, vision.

#2 I wanted to put at LB but really needed safeties so I made him SS

#3 I made FS

One other question. At corner is a guy with 90 speed but low 70's acceleration better than a guy with 86 speed and mid 80's acceleration? Other attributes are a slight plus for the 90 speed guy. The question I guess is what exactly does acceleration do?

Acceleration is supposed to be how fast a player can get to his max speed. So in theory, guy 1 would take a while to get to his max speed. While guy 2 isn't as fast but will reach his max speed a lot quicker

[R1zzo23]

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Late to the party but I think I would put #1 at RB but run him some on defense as well unless you need a premiere back then keep him exclusively on offense. #3 is definitely a safety to me and he should be dynamic. #2 would be a LB/S hybrid depending on the packages. In coach mode, it will be crucial where you put these guys. Best of luck and let us know how they do!

[tessl]

Re: Athlete recruits - what position would you put these guys at?

Acceleration is supposed to be how fast a player can get to his max speed. So in theory, guy 1 would take a while to get to his max speed. While guy 2 isn't as fast but will reach his max speed a lot quicker

Which guy is a better corner?

#1

6'0"
Speed 90
Acceleration 82
agility 76
awareness 52
man 78
zone 71
press 67
play recognition 62
pursuit 59
tackle 66
jumping 86
hit power 72
stamina 80

#2

5'11'
Speed 86
Acceleration 93
agility 85
awareness 66
man 73
zone 75
press 63
play recognition 60
pursuit 60
tackle 50
jumping 83
hit power 61
stamina 80

[illwill10]

Re: Athlete recruits - what position would you put these guys at?

Which guy is a better corner?

#1

6'0"
Speed 90
Acceleration 82
agility 76
awareness 52
man 78
zone 71
press 67
play recognition 62
pursuit 59
tackle 66
jumping 86
hit power 72
stamina 80

#2

5'11'
Speed 86
Acceleration 93
agility 85
awareness 66
man 73
zone 75
press 63
play recognition 60
pursuit 60
tackle 50
jumping 83
hit power 61
stamina 80

IMO to start off I would say #2. The Agilty is a big factor. 86 to 76, is a big difference. He moves better horizontally. Which can helpful on defending short to intermediate routes.
It all depends on how call coverages. If you go man heavy then #1. Also what year the players are in. If they are Fresh or Soph, then keep them in spot and make sure you keep in games so they progress at end of season. Then by Senior season. #1 Should have around 85 Man and 80 Zone. #2 Should have 82 Man & Zone.

[itsbigmike]

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Which guy is a better corner?

#1

6'0"
Speed 90
Acceleration 82
agility 76
awareness 52
man 78
zone 71
press 67
play recognition 62
pursuit 59
tackle 66
jumping 86
hit power 72
stamina 80

#2

5'11'
Speed 86
Acceleration 93
agility 85
awareness 66
man 73
zone 75
press 63
play recognition 60
pursuit 60
tackle 50
jumping 83
hit power 61
stamina 80

I play a ton of man, so I would rather have No. 1 as my corner. No. 2 just doesn't have the coverage skills I'd want in a corner, even if he's more agile.