2014 Player Comparisons:
Since it's the off-season, now would be a good time to debut a project I've been working on for a while. Here are some comparisons between Miami skill-position recruits and current NFL players based on skillset and physical gifts. This doesn't mean the recruits will turn out as good as these guys, but it is just a comparison of styles.
Brad Kaaya: Joe Flacco
I think this might surprise people. Both posses a good release and display good feet in the pocket. One area that Kaaya has Flacco beat is his athletic ability. Both can make all the throws and put nice air under the ball to allow their receivers to go get it.
Joe Flacco Highschool physicals: 6’5 200 pounds
Link:
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Joe-Flacco-9013
Kaaya Highlights:[video=youtube;rFZAsGd9qJk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFZAsGd9qJk[/video]
Flacco's Highlights:[video=youtube;abJK7EfyzIQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abJK7EfyzIQ[/video]
Alin Edouard: Robert Griffin III
This may seem like an obvious comparison and a reach at the same time. Edouard’s release is very similar to Griffin's, even though Griffin's is quicker. The big difference between the two is arm strength. Although both can hurl it down the field, Griffin displays the ability to zip it with some heat. Edouard will develop this ability as time goes on. Griffin has a major edge in terms of pure speed. Edouard is quick and shifty but RGIII is the fastest quarterback in the world.
Robert Griffin III Highschool Physicals: 6’3 195 pounds
Link:
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Robert-Griffin-64312
Edouard's Highlights:[video=youtube;jB07t5O542U]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jB07t5O542U[/video]
Griffin III Highlights:[video=youtube;etP_rWaUv24]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etP_rWaUv24[/video]
Malik Rosier: Drew Brees
I know many will say Russell Wilson, but I think Brees is a closer comparison in terms of passing style. My favorite attribute about both guys is how they use their feet so well to throw the ball.When Brees loads up to throw, his feet are the same way every time and he gets tremendous torque when he releases. Rosier can do the same.
Drew Brees Highschool physicals: 6’ 207 pounds
Rosier Highlights:[video=youtube;eSxmBqhhC78]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSxmBqhhC78[/video]
Brees Highlights:[video=youtube;Q_9f9xe_8Xs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_9f9xe_8Xs[/video]
Tomorrow I will release the running back version
