Roosevelt’s Top 2022 Prospects
Roosevelt High School, Portland, Oregon 5A Portland Interscholastic League Special District Head Coach- Ryan McCants (1st year) Offensive System- Multiple Backs Defensive System- Base 4-3 In his first year as Head Coach at Roosevelt High School, former Oregon State Beavers standout tailback…
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Continue ReadingRoosevelt High School, Portland, Oregon
5A Portland Interscholastic League Special District
Head Coach- Ryan McCants (1st year)
Offensive System- Multiple Backs
Defensive System- Base 4-3
In his first year as Head Coach at Roosevelt High School, former Oregon State Beavers standout tailback Ryan McCants is confident that his RoughRiders squad has enough talent to develop into a state powerhouse shortly. Here is a look at the top junior 2022 prospects heading into next season.
Jackson Flatner- Junior- Wide receiver/ 5’9 170 lbs.
Jackson is blessed with talent at the receiver position. Shows great skill in open space with quick feet and field vision. Has the ability to play running back in certain capacities, and adds playmaking ability as a kick returner. Good route runner with a quick twitch in his athletic movement. Solid hands and high football IQ. Projects as a Division 2-3/ FCS prospect.High upside talent.
D.J Rosemon- Junior- Wide Receiver/ Defensive Back- 5’10 165 lbs.
Rosemon is another playmaking receiver in the Rough Riders program. Runs very well and has extremely quick feet. Bursts off the ball in his routes, and has great hands. Playmaker on both sides of the ball and highly productive. Expected to be a key piece of Roosevelt’s roster next season. Moves well in space and can beat man coverages frequently. Projects as FCS/ or FBS prospect as a preferred walk-on.
Alain Yao- Junior- Defensive End/ Outside Linebacker/H-Fullback- 6’1 230 lbs.
Yao has the size and athletic ability to be a top prospect but will need to continue working hard in the classroom to reach his developmental ceiling. Has FBS skill set and ability, with a hard-working mentality. High motor. Quick twitch in his movement, explosive off the ball in his edge position. Pass rusher with physical strength who has a big upside in growing as a player.Projects as an NAIA-/D2-3/FCS/JUCO prospect with the upside to possibly be a PWO in the FBS.
Aimaron Kelly-Junior- Quarterback/Athlete/ Wide Receiver/Defensive Back- 5’10 185 lbs.
Kelly is an all-around talented athlete on the football field. A versatile player with a high football IQ. Has a great feel and awareness for the game. A fast and explosive playmaker who plays multiple positions and will be Roosevelt’s starting quarterback next season. Has a good arm but projects as an FBS/FCS wide receiver. Team leader. Can read coverages well and check correctly at the line of scrimmage.Fast and explosive with the ball in his hands.
Lindell Etts- Junior- Running Back/ Slot Receiver/ Safety- 5’10 175 lbs.
Electric playmaker with the ball in his hands, Etts is used in both the backfield and the slot receiver positions. Highly productive as a ball-hawking safety as well. Great vision and patience, sees holes open up fast, and gets to the next level of the defense with quickness and strength. Good hands and ball skills. Great athlete who is a versatile game changer. Projects to be an FBS/FCS prospect in college.
Kenneth Duncan- Junior- Cornerback- 5’9 160 lbs.
Kenneth is a solid cover corner who makes up for his smaller frame with big playability. Comes off of his breaks well dropping back in the zone, and is developing strength to play man press. Has next-level speed and athletic ability but needs to continue to grow physically and in the classroom to become an FBS prospect. Projects as a JUCO/NAIA/Division2-3 prospect