Sunday, July 14, 2019

Know the foes: 5 players you gotta know vs Oregon

Justin Herbert - Senior - Quarterback
Herbert is thought to have one of the most stellar arm in College Football. He can sling it into tight windows. He is much like former Auburn QB Jarrett Stidham. Herbert can hurt you with his 3rd down passes. That's something the Auburn DBs will have to stay strong against. The player who will be tested vs Justin Herbert will be Christian Tutt, a sophomore CB. He'll have to stay with the receivers because if he gives Herbert even the smallest look, it could result in a big play for Oregon. 

C.J. Verdell - Sophomore - Running Back 
Verdell had a notable rookie season. With shifty feet and a strong stiff arm, Verdell can speed past defenders and boulder through the tightest gaps. He is the real MVP for Oregon and with Auburn's inexperienced linebackers, you'll see Herbert giving it to Verdell a lot. It'll be easy for Auburn's D-Line to bring down Verdell but if he finds a gap, it'll be a test for freshman linebacker Owen Pappoe. It'll be a matter of subtracting the elements of Verdell's run game. If you take out C.J. Verdell, the whole Oregon ship goes down. 

Juwan Johnson - Senior - Wide Receiver   
Despite having little experience with Oregon, the Penn state grad-transfer will be a killer on fly routes. He's big, he's fast, much like Auburn WR Seth Williams. He's all about possession. You get a good ball to him, he'll make you pay. What he lacks is max aggressiveness. I can see him turning into a N'Keal Harry type WR if he becomes more aggressive. Johnson thrives in the big moments. He wants the ball. He's hungry every play. Oregon will no question hit Johnson on shorts slants and pick up big yards. But will Noah Igbinoghene and Javaris Davis be able to handle him?  

Kayvon Thibodeaux - Freshman - Defensive End
Kayvon Thibodeaux is the best freshman in college football. He'll prove to be a strong weapon against Auburn. While he doesn't have much experience with College O-Lines, he can still weave through and pursue the QB. He is a dominant defender and just may be the #1 overall pick in the NFL Draft someday. Auburn's Prince Tega Wanogho will be able to control Thibodeaux but is the rest of the O-line ready? 

Mykael Wright - Freshman - Cornerback
Lots of hype surrounded Wright as he committed to the Ducks. He has very quick feet and has a competitive mindset. He has an ability to almost breakdown the play in full speed. He knows exactly when to shift and jump routes. His footwork is NFL level and it seems he has an imaginary leash to his man. He sticks with the quickest WRs and will be a challenge for Matthew Hill.  

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