03-09-2024, 08:12 AM
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Mannheim, a two-time Husky captain from Kansas City, became the heart and soul of the 2060 College Playoff participants. Generally regarded as a quiet, introverted guy off the field, Mannheim is a different man on it, widely credited as the tone setter on what has been a ferocious and productive defense over his tenure. Mannheim seems to consider any offensive production against him and his defense as an insult, and has been known to get visibly wound up when conceding points. While generally a positive, this can result in Mannheim trying to do too much at times and struggling to delegate responsibility, occasionally bailing on his assignment to assist a teammate or if he feels there's an opportunity to make a play. While he posses elite instincts and always finds himself arounf the football, he will need to become more disciplined if he is going to become an elite playmaker at the next level.
Mannheim is not a naturally elite athlete, relying on his instincts and processing speed to get to the right place on the field. While he struggled at times during his freshman and sophomore years, especially against naturally gifted athletes, he has worked hard over his college career to improve his athletic profile and is now considered an at least average athlete at the position. Mannheim has the speed necessary to match running backs when they cut to the outside, and can cover most tightends and running backs with relative ease.
Mannheim is elite in coverage, mirroring opposing runningbacks and tightends, and occasionally even bigger receivers out of the slot. He posseses top tier fluidity at the hips, allowing him to change direction with receivers with ease. This is where Mannheim's instincts really shine, often driving on the football and undercutting routes to make plays on the ball. He was consistently productive in coverage, racking up 11 interceptions over 4 years for the Huskies.
While renowned for his ability in coverage, Mannheim really developed as a blitzer over his junior and senior years of college. He focused on hand usage and technique, rather than raw athleticism, to defeat blocks from tightends and running backs quickly, allowing him to close on the quarterback. This resulted in him compiling 6 sacks in his final year of college.
In summary, Mannheim is an instictual playmaker at the linebacker position, excelling in coverage, productive when blitzing and experienced on special teams. While he does not posses elite speed or strength, he is a better athlete than given credit for and it is unlikely to stop him from being productive at the next level. A two-time captain and tone setter on defense, Mannheim gives his all on every single play, and would run head first through a brick wall if that's what was needed to get his team the win. This is a player who will go to war for you, and you'd rather enter a battle with him at your side than coming face-to-face with him on the field.
Mannheim is not a naturally elite athlete, relying on his instincts and processing speed to get to the right place on the field. While he struggled at times during his freshman and sophomore years, especially against naturally gifted athletes, he has worked hard over his college career to improve his athletic profile and is now considered an at least average athlete at the position. Mannheim has the speed necessary to match running backs when they cut to the outside, and can cover most tightends and running backs with relative ease.
Mannheim is elite in coverage, mirroring opposing runningbacks and tightends, and occasionally even bigger receivers out of the slot. He posseses top tier fluidity at the hips, allowing him to change direction with receivers with ease. This is where Mannheim's instincts really shine, often driving on the football and undercutting routes to make plays on the ball. He was consistently productive in coverage, racking up 11 interceptions over 4 years for the Huskies.
While renowned for his ability in coverage, Mannheim really developed as a blitzer over his junior and senior years of college. He focused on hand usage and technique, rather than raw athleticism, to defeat blocks from tightends and running backs quickly, allowing him to close on the quarterback. This resulted in him compiling 6 sacks in his final year of college.
In summary, Mannheim is an instictual playmaker at the linebacker position, excelling in coverage, productive when blitzing and experienced on special teams. While he does not posses elite speed or strength, he is a better athlete than given credit for and it is unlikely to stop him from being productive at the next level. A two-time captain and tone setter on defense, Mannheim gives his all on every single play, and would run head first through a brick wall if that's what was needed to get his team the win. This is a player who will go to war for you, and you'd rather enter a battle with him at your side than coming face-to-face with him on the field.