02-05-2023, 01:28 PM
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Rico Savage
College: University of South Florida
Position: Safety
Archetype: Ball Hawk
Bio
Rico Savage is a dynamic young Safety prospect from the American Athletic Conference. He was a three year starter at South Florida where he broke school records for both INTs and Pass Break Ups. He was a leader on and off the field for a South Florida team that overperformed thanks to their star Safety who came up big when the situation demanded. Highlights include a game ending INT return against their hated rival, the Central Florida Golden Knights, as well as a key pass break up that sealed a win in the AAC championship game vs Houston his Junior year. As much as Savage was known for his on the field heroics, teammates and coaches had even greater things to say about his presence in the locker room, on the practice field, and in the classroom.
Strengths
• Immensely talented coverage safety
• Instinctive
• Playmaker in the deep part of the field
• Soft hands
• Covers a ton of ground
• Able to play nickel/slot coverage if needed
• Great at playing over the top of WRs
• Fluid hips
• A threat to return any INT for a TD
Weaknesses
• Not a great tackler at this point in his career
• Can get caught reading the eyes of the QB
• Less than ideal play recognition
• Will go for the big play over using sound technique
Summary
Savage is a true cover safety with the ability to play sideline to sideline at the next level. He has elite instincts for where to be on any given play. That being said, his ability to read a QB and what the opposing offense is trying to do on any given play could be improved. Due to his reliance on his instinct, Savage has been fooled a time or two in college that could be exploited at the next level. If he is able to get some coaching in this area, the sky is the limit. Additionally, while Rico is generally in the right place to always make a play, he isn’t always guaranteed to bring down the ball carrier. While not poor, players Savage faced who had great break tackle ability were able to get away from him with some consistency. Finally, one of Savage’s strengths for the pro game is versatility. Savage has the ability to line up against many TEs and slot receivers and cover them effectively.
Pro Player Comparisons
Minkah Fitzpatrick, Ed Reed, Danny Grithead, Ian Bavitz, Blackford Oakes, Vikian Marmeladov
College: University of South Florida
Position: Safety
Archetype: Ball Hawk
Bio
Rico Savage is a dynamic young Safety prospect from the American Athletic Conference. He was a three year starter at South Florida where he broke school records for both INTs and Pass Break Ups. He was a leader on and off the field for a South Florida team that overperformed thanks to their star Safety who came up big when the situation demanded. Highlights include a game ending INT return against their hated rival, the Central Florida Golden Knights, as well as a key pass break up that sealed a win in the AAC championship game vs Houston his Junior year. As much as Savage was known for his on the field heroics, teammates and coaches had even greater things to say about his presence in the locker room, on the practice field, and in the classroom.
Strengths
• Immensely talented coverage safety
• Instinctive
• Playmaker in the deep part of the field
• Soft hands
• Covers a ton of ground
• Able to play nickel/slot coverage if needed
• Great at playing over the top of WRs
• Fluid hips
• A threat to return any INT for a TD
Weaknesses
• Not a great tackler at this point in his career
• Can get caught reading the eyes of the QB
• Less than ideal play recognition
• Will go for the big play over using sound technique
Summary
Savage is a true cover safety with the ability to play sideline to sideline at the next level. He has elite instincts for where to be on any given play. That being said, his ability to read a QB and what the opposing offense is trying to do on any given play could be improved. Due to his reliance on his instinct, Savage has been fooled a time or two in college that could be exploited at the next level. If he is able to get some coaching in this area, the sky is the limit. Additionally, while Rico is generally in the right place to always make a play, he isn’t always guaranteed to bring down the ball carrier. While not poor, players Savage faced who had great break tackle ability were able to get away from him with some consistency. Finally, one of Savage’s strengths for the pro game is versatility. Savage has the ability to line up against many TEs and slot receivers and cover them effectively.
Pro Player Comparisons
Minkah Fitzpatrick, Ed Reed, Danny Grithead, Ian Bavitz, Blackford Oakes, Vikian Marmeladov