Playing Style:
Competes for the ball in traffic. Makes over the shoulder adjustments without losing speed. Deceptive speed with long smooth strides. Very Good route runner. With football in hands makes the first defender miss for extra yards. Catches naturally with hands away from body. Contorts body to catch footballs thrown off target. Blocks - works to prevent DB from making plays on teammates. Finds some aspect of game to work on each week.
Size:
Muscular frame, Long arms, chiseled chest/abs/back, broad shoulders, and long legs indicating he can hold more weight, if needed, without losing speed.
Speed:
Deceptive speed with long smooth strides. Good football and competitive speed. Stretches the field. Runs by defenders who look like they are running faster. Corners often get help over the top from safeties to prevent the long ball.
Running Ability:
Quick with the ball in his hands. Makes the first defender miss. Can take it the distance.
Hands:
Has large soft hands and catches naturally with his hands away from his body. He has the concentration to catch the ball in traffic.
Body Control:
His basketball skills are evident in his footwork and body control. He goes up above DBs to catch footballs thrown high and contorts his body to catch footballs thrown off target. He adjusts well to balls thrown over the opposite shoulder without losing speed.
Blocking Ability:
Strong part of his game. Does good job of shielding and screening the defender from getting to his teammate with the ball. He also can block with power knocking the defender back 5 to 7 yards or on their hind side. DBs that cover him get very few if any tackles on his teammates. Blocks on plays going away from him. Blocks down field.
SUMMARY
Having a breakout senior season and proving to be a play maker. Jonathan is a hard worker making the sky the limit for his progress. He coachable. He finds some aspect of his game to work on each week. The work he puts in from studying film and practice shows up on game day. He has a high football IQ and uses it to his advantage. He is a physically gifted player that can run and catch. Balances striving to be the best football player he can be with being a great teammate.