| 07 August 2009
Thanks to DuaneLongReport friend DaveB for the heads-up on the Chad Hagan film. It is from YouTube and can be found in the BuckeyeVision section of this blog. The film is not extensive but I ver much like what I see. Most of it is Hagan as a running back but there are a couple of plays that stand out, that give us some insight to what he can do as a defensive player.Look at the play at the 40 second mark. Keep in mind where the ball is on the field. Near hashmark. He is probably lined up on this side of the field. He makes the play on the far side. Gets to the runner so fast he has little time to react and really sticks him. On the few defensive plays that is something I noticed. He is a good tackler and packs a punch. The next play is at the 54 second mark. It is an offensive play. He wheels out of the backfield and just blows by a couple of kids who are trying to cover him. He has a reported 4.4. I don't care. I am much more impressed with football speed. Makes a good catch too. There is a very nice run of 5 plays in a row starting with a play at the 1:36 mark. Watch the react and the break on the ball. Again, solid tackle and a jolting hit. The very next play is what you want to see out of any linebacker, and any strong safety. Read, react, run. Beautiful. Stoned him on the tackle too. Very next play he comes up and makes a stick. The next play is a very athletic pass breakup. Another big hit follows that.You are not going to find better measurables than you are with Hagan. He is big and fast. Whether he is 6-1 210 or 6-2 230, there seems to be no question about his speed. The size is the interesting part. At 6-1 210 he is likely a safety or maybe a Star. At 6-2 230 as a kid just now starting his senior year, I have to think he is at least a Star and is likely to grow into a full on linebacker. After seeing this film I am very much at peace with this offer.
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