Caleb Berry, 2021 3* RB, Lufkin (Lufkin), TX (Committed)
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This is a pretty solid analysisDoogCourics said:Analysis from Gabe Brooks, who the Huffman and Angulo of Texas.
Evaluation notes: Berry is a good, solid back with the requisite size and a tough-minded approach to the position. He's shown big-play ability in his penchant for breaking tackles at the first level and using above average top-end play speed in the open field.
Berry played his junior season in the 6-foot, 190- to 195-pound neighborhood, but has emphasized the weight room this offseason in an effort to run harder and stronger more consistently. He now weighs in the 210-pound range to give him college-ready size at the position.
Berry already ran pretty hard as is, but that added mass should help him in the box and when finishing runs at the second level. One of the more encouraging elements of his game is his foot quickness in the hole, where he shows the ability to make the first defender miss to extend runs.
There's a violence to Berry's gait that produces some wasted motion and body control inconsistency, but coincidentally, he runs with good enough balance to regularly break tackles and maintain his footing. His production was solid in 2019, but we hope to see more yardage and a higher per carry average this fall.
Berry's most recent 100-meter time of 11.34 seconds is adequate, but he can improve his top-end speed. He has relatively limited experience as a pass-catcher, so that will be one area to continue his work as he transitions to the next level.
Overall, Berry is a good pickup for Washington. He's a hard-nosed runner with some open-field juice who probably plays a bit faster than his track numbers suggest. He comes from a traditionally talent-laden East Texas program that has produced numerous FBS players, including NFL talent such as Keke Coutee, Dez Bryant, Jorvorskie Lane, and Don Muhlbach, among others. He will arrive at Washington having faced strong competition relative to the high school level in practices and games.
I think he falls in the category of Newton and Sunday ... but I liked both of their Junior films better than Berry.
I don't know if I agree with the comment that he shows the ability to make guys miss ... I saw him go down often on first contact (often with forward lean) and most of his runs being much more straight line.
He strikes me as your typical Texas HS RB that is productive in college but will never be confused as an elite difference maker. These are the kind of guys that if you have to give them 15-20 carries a game from time to time they can do well for you. But they aren't the guys that are going to be the game breakers. For as much shit as Ahmed was given at times for his lack of solid RB skills, he had the ability to make a big play (i.e. TD run vs SC) ... don't see that from Berry -
I even went back and watched Jomon Dotson's tape which is better than Berry's. Dotson is basically breaking off long runs all day, but that stuff does not translate to college.Tequilla said:
This is a pretty solid analysisDoogCourics said:Analysis from Gabe Brooks, who the Huffman and Angulo of Texas.
Evaluation notes: Berry is a good, solid back with the requisite size and a tough-minded approach to the position. He's shown big-play ability in his penchant for breaking tackles at the first level and using above average top-end play speed in the open field.
Berry played his junior season in the 6-foot, 190- to 195-pound neighborhood, but has emphasized the weight room this offseason in an effort to run harder and stronger more consistently. He now weighs in the 210-pound range to give him college-ready size at the position.
Berry already ran pretty hard as is, but that added mass should help him in the box and when finishing runs at the second level. One of the more encouraging elements of his game is his foot quickness in the hole, where he shows the ability to make the first defender miss to extend runs.
There's a violence to Berry's gait that produces some wasted motion and body control inconsistency, but coincidentally, he runs with good enough balance to regularly break tackles and maintain his footing. His production was solid in 2019, but we hope to see more yardage and a higher per carry average this fall.
Berry's most recent 100-meter time of 11.34 seconds is adequate, but he can improve his top-end speed. He has relatively limited experience as a pass-catcher, so that will be one area to continue his work as he transitions to the next level.
Overall, Berry is a good pickup for Washington. He's a hard-nosed runner with some open-field juice who probably plays a bit faster than his track numbers suggest. He comes from a traditionally talent-laden East Texas program that has produced numerous FBS players, including NFL talent such as Keke Coutee, Dez Bryant, Jorvorskie Lane, and Don Muhlbach, among others. He will arrive at Washington having faced strong competition relative to the high school level in practices and games.
I think he falls in the category of Newton and Sunday ... but I liked both of their Junior films better than Berry.
I don't know if I agree with the comment that he shows the ability to make guys miss ... I saw him go down often on first contact (often with forward lean) and most of his runs being much more straight line.
He strikes me as your typical Texas HS RB that is productive in college but will never be confused as an elite difference maker. These are the kind of guys that if you have to give them 15-20 carries a game from time to time they can do well for you. But they aren't the guys that are going to be the game breakers. For as much shit as Ahmed was given at times for his lack of solid RB skills, he had the ability to make a big play (i.e. TD run vs SC) ... don't see that from Berry
If you can't find the right hole and get through it in P5 play, nothing else matters. This was always Salvon's problem but as you said he had game-breaking skill once he hit the next level.
I think if he puts on some more good weight and his sudden 2" inch growth spurt (?) is true, Berry can be a better Kamari Pleasant. His cieling is basically Richard Newton with more open field speed.
Needless to say, UW should always be getting guys who are above average at finding the right hole to run through the second they step on campus. But with KB this is not who UW gets. -
Imagine claiming there is a “typical Texas HS RB” type when over 10% of ncaa and nfl players are from Texas.Tequilla said:
This is a pretty solid analysisDoogCourics said:Analysis from Gabe Brooks, who the Huffman and Angulo of Texas.
Evaluation notes: Berry is a good, solid back with the requisite size and a tough-minded approach to the position. He's shown big-play ability in his penchant for breaking tackles at the first level and using above average top-end play speed in the open field.
Berry played his junior season in the 6-foot, 190- to 195-pound neighborhood, but has emphasized the weight room this offseason in an effort to run harder and stronger more consistently. He now weighs in the 210-pound range to give him college-ready size at the position.
Berry already ran pretty hard as is, but that added mass should help him in the box and when finishing runs at the second level. One of the more encouraging elements of his game is his foot quickness in the hole, where he shows the ability to make the first defender miss to extend runs.
There's a violence to Berry's gait that produces some wasted motion and body control inconsistency, but coincidentally, he runs with good enough balance to regularly break tackles and maintain his footing. His production was solid in 2019, but we hope to see more yardage and a higher per carry average this fall.
Berry's most recent 100-meter time of 11.34 seconds is adequate, but he can improve his top-end speed. He has relatively limited experience as a pass-catcher, so that will be one area to continue his work as he transitions to the next level.
Overall, Berry is a good pickup for Washington. He's a hard-nosed runner with some open-field juice who probably plays a bit faster than his track numbers suggest. He comes from a traditionally talent-laden East Texas program that has produced numerous FBS players, including NFL talent such as Keke Coutee, Dez Bryant, Jorvorskie Lane, and Don Muhlbach, among others. He will arrive at Washington having faced strong competition relative to the high school level in practices and games.
I think he falls in the category of Newton and Sunday ... but I liked both of their Junior films better than Berry.
I don't know if I agree with the comment that he shows the ability to make guys miss ... I saw him go down often on first contact (often with forward lean) and most of his runs being much more straight line.
He strikes me as your typical Texas HS RB that is productive in college but will never be confused as an elite difference maker. These are the kind of guys that if you have to give them 15-20 carries a game from time to time they can do well for you. But they aren't the guys that are going to be the game breakers. For as much shit as Ahmed was given at times for his lack of solid RB skills, he had the ability to make a big play (i.e. TD run vs SC) ... don't see that from Berry -
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Berry rushed for 210 yards and 3 TDs in his team's opener. His team got their asses kicked so it must have been against decent competition
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Lolbananasnblondes said:Berry rushed for 210 yards and 3 TDs in his team's opener. His team got their asses kicked so it must have been against decent competition
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He looked like a man in that game. I like him.
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“We want everyone to stay healthy and make sure we all take care of ourselves and each other. As far as our season, we want to make it to state. That's the goal. Once you get there, anything can happen and we want the chance to win a title. For me, I just want to stay healthy all season and get 2,000 yards and 25 touchdowns or more and make the All-District team."
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Out of all the highlights in a 210 yard game they pick some decent 8 yard gain?
