Hunter Giacomo – OLB/DB

Scouting Report

Hunter is a tough customer, displaying very good playing strength as a run stopper. He will have the size and athleticism for the inside are outside linebacker position at the major level of competition. The strong wrap tackling skills we see should prove beneficial as a special team’s coverage player. His good hips and balance and agility allow him to be effective as an underneath coverage defender; does a good job with key and diagnosis skills against the run and pass; shows the ability to play downhill he is very consistent when stepping up to take on blockers at the point of attack. With that being said this guy can still create havoc in the opponents backfield with punishing behind the line tackles. We see good lateral movement to the edges. Does a nice job working through traffic, demonstrating the ability to maintain backside leverage. Demonstrates productive underneath zone coverage skill; does a good job back pedaling for depth; gets into throwing lanes with eyes on the quarterback; produced two interceptions. Displays good inside blitz timing along with a closing burst to the quarterback which can be disruptive. Plays with the motor and intensity necessary to make game changing plays. Hunter appear to be a impact player, he will have a very productive career at the college level of play.