Gerod Holliman

ESPN Analyst
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Expect Holliman to heat up on the national recruiting scene this spring; he has great size, range, instincts and ball skills coveted at the next level. Simply makes plays. Tall, long, high-cut and well-defined. Will need to continue filling out his leaner frame to play strong safety at the next level but already has a free safety body. What first stands out on film his natural instincts and awareness skills in coverage and around the ball. Reads the quarterback accurately and soundly anticipates the pass. Consistently makes the right diagnosis and positions himself correctly to make plays on the ball. Flashes great athleticism, breaking burst off the hash, leaping and ball skills in deep coverage. Competes for the football and plays like he owns his deep zone. An excellent high-pointer. Transitions quickly and sharply out of his pedal breaking underneath despite not always displaying great technique. Drives hard on the underneath throw as well and if he does jump the route and separate the football, he will with a big a collision. A stout run supporter when positioned down in the box. Fills hard and is physical at the point of attack demonstrating good strength and pad level. Can effectively blitz off the edge and closes with good burst. However, we do feel he needs to sharpen his angles when running the alley. Makes solid contact as a tackler but needs to wrap up and run through more consistently. Shows a bit of hip stiffness changing direction and is better playing the ball in front of him than opening and turning to run. Overall, Holliman is a very active safety prospect with a ton of production as a junior. Well balanced, can fit into a number of schemes and still has room for a lot of improvement. Very good, underrated prospect with a lot of ability. ... for full access to RecruitingNation become an Insider

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