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*Mo Magic DSFL Scouting Report - thevoicelesscreator - 02-19-2020
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]Mo Magic DSFL Scouting Report
Written by Michael Magic [/div]
Strengths:
- Very balanced player
- Good strength
- Quick off the snap
- Proven endurance
- Better than average game knowledge
- Winning mindset
- Team mentality
- Good work ethic
Weaknesses:
- Terrible hands
- May struggle with tackling more elusive players
- Not very dexterous
- Unproven
- Has not had to struggle. Unsure how he will do in a struggling team long term
- Struggles with awareness
- Unpredictable with off the field decisions
Summary:
Mo “Mamba” Magic is defensive tackle from the University of British Columbia, and a potential DSFL prospect. Despite only being 19, he has proven through multiple levels of play (high school, and low-tier college ball) that he can adapt to many different situations. Playing primarily tackle (defensively and offensively in high school), Mo has made the commitment to focusing on defensive tackle coming into college ball. As a result, he would fair rather poorly in semi-pro play at a OL position.
However, throughout his life, once Mo commits, he really commits. During the offseason, on the recommendation of coaches and his agent, Magic put on 20lbs to better fit the prototypical NFSL defensive tackle role. He would struggle for the first few games of the season because of the weight addition but would continue to work through it and eventually finish very strongly.
‘Mamba’ is a game changer. Evidence of this can be found in how he took a team that has struggled in the recent years and helped them become the best team in the nation. It’s hard to say it was single-handedly, as the team still managed to win their first two games when Mo was struggling. But when he was playing at his best, he had an obvious impact.
Although his stats speak for itself, it’s worth noting that Mo played in a very low-tier of football. USPORTS football is usually just a step up from high school ball. The jump to semi-pro ball may be a little big and I am unsure if he can make it, or if he will fall through the cracks.
It’s also worth noting that off the field, Magic has shown tremendous loyalty to his family. However, he has also gone out of the way to accommodate for his family, turning down big offers to remain closer to his family.
Mo would be a very good option to explore mid-late draft. By no means is he a home run. The jump to semi-pro play would be very difficult, and while he has done it before, it has never been at such a drastic level. Should he pan out, Mo could be one of the better players in his draft class, having the drive, ethics, and raw talent one needs to survive in the DSFL.
Player Comparison: Geno Atkins –
Mo Magic is very similar to Geno Atkins, with 20 more lbs. He won’t blow you away with any fancy moves, or anything new. He is very much a foundations-based player. The combine likely won’t look the best for him, but he will interview well.
His football IQ is better than most in the position, and he uses that to be better. But much like Geno, smarter does not mean he works any less hard. Mo Mamba is a grit and determination kind of guy.
Off the field, you can expect Mo to be very similar to Atkins. Quiet, reserved, and focused on the next season. You won’t find Magic blowing up headlines anytime off the field but expect him to eventually be blowing guys up on the field. Give him some time to develop, and he could be one the best in the league at his role.
*Mo Magic DSFL Scouting Report - RainDelay - 02-19-2020
Awesome write up, can’t wait to see you work some Magic in the DSFL!
*Mo Magic DSFL Scouting Report - thevoicelesscreator - 02-20-2020
(02-19-2020, 10:34 PM)RainDelay Wrote:Awesome write up, can’t wait to see you work some Magic in the DSFL!
Thanks! Magic is excited too! Even if he doesn't know it yet haha