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Wolves like to travel in packs while coyotes don’t, as they tend to be more social creatures who live in packs but don’t necessarily travel and hunt in them.
The defensive backs in the South Dakota Coyotes secondary may be a bit different, as where you find one, you will more than likely find the other. Last year there was Myles Harden, who played at the East-West Shrine Bowl and ultimately became a seventh-round draft pick of the Cleveland Browns. This year, there are two more Coyotes in the secondary to keep an eye on in cornerback Mike Reid and safety Dennis Shorter.
Defensive backs coach Miles Taylor has done a fantastic job with this unit since taking over in 2020. The former Iowa Hawkeye standout’s imprint on this secondary is something that stands out when you watch these guys play. They are fundamentally sound, technically sound, display good instincts and show a willingness to tackle.
There’s no surprise NFL scouts continue to make the trek to Vermillion, South Dakota, to take a peek at the talent in the secondary. You can almost expect Reid and Shorter to find themselves in a postseason all-star game in January when it’s all said and done.
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 193 pounds
College: South Dakota
Next game: Southern Illinois (Sept. 28)
Reid is a fantastic open-field tackler, so much so there’s a pathway for him to be a nickel defender or safety for certain teams. He’s got fluid hips when he is tasked with flipping them to turn and run with the receiver, or when he has to circle back to make the tackle. I thought he put together impressive film in their game vs. Wisconsin earlier in September.
Height: 5-foot-8
Weight: 190 pounds
College: South Dakota
Next game: Southern Illinois (Sept. 28)
An excellent top-down player who takes perfect angles to the football on both ends of defense. Shorter displays good ability as an alley defender, using his quickness and twitch to…
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Author : Emory Hunt
Publish date : 2024-09-24 17:48:36
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