Mackensie Alexander thoughts

Feb 7, 2013, 1:32 PM

I just watched some more tape on this guy and decided to kinda break it down and get a better grasp of his capabilities. The first thing I have to say is this guy can tackle. At 5'11 180 pounds he is not the biggest guy but he lowers his shoulders and wraps up on opponents legs, either cutting their legs out from under them or tripping them up.

Secondly this kid has amazing vision. He has a great gift of reading the play. (I just pray teams throw screens his way because he will blow that play up for a lose every time) He makes quick work of WR's attempts at blocking him on run plays and on screens. The one play he did get caught with a good block he quickly spun off the defender to make the tackle.

Third he is fast. He was always step for step with every receiver and instead of playing the receiver he would turn his hips and make the play on the ball. Always being in perfect position to get up and catch or break up the pass. He has great hands and was great at timing his jump to catch the ball at the highest point.

It took me a long time to finally find something wrong with the kid on tape and this is just nit picky so don't hate me for saying it. When returning interceptions or punts he would tend to go right. Always wanting to have the ball in his right hand. He did show he could switch hands and run with it in his left but avoided it often. Could become a ball security issue if he is forced up the left side.

Everything that I hear from scouting report about him say he has a high motor and works hard every practice. I read an article about his parents and how one day he hopes to help provide for them by getting to the NFL. I think this drives this kid. He was quoted saying "They gave everything for me for 18 yeara why can't I give everything I have for them for 60 minutes"

All in all like everyone else has said he should come in and be able to help immediately! He has the skills and natural ability to come in and start. He loves being put on an island and shutting down the WR. Id like to see him beef up a little. My final thought is this guy is SPECIAL. A great compliment with Blanks at safety!

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Mackensie Alexander thoughts

He'll start from day 1. Thanks for the summary

Re: He'll start from day 1. Thanks for the summary

Re: He'll start from day 1. Thanks for the summary

Think about this.

The quote was from his brother

They say he was the only CB to give Sammy problems in HS

Very sure tackler!

thought i saw him signing w/ his left hand....

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