Michigan Recruiting: 2016 QB Brandon Peters Observations
He’s not easy to bring down
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Peters has size that makes college football coaches drool. At 6-foot-5 he has a solid frame and footwork that can get him out of some sticky situations. I watched a defensive lineman and linebacker get their arms around Peters and then fail to take him down. He was able to spin away and extend the play. And with his strong arm, he’s able to break loose to one sideline and still keep the other in play.
There was some read-option mixed into the offense, but Peters mostly protected himself and didn’t break anything loose. He doesn’t have the greatest speed, but it’s enough to do his job.
Another plus to Peters’ large frame is his ability to move the pile on a quarterback sneak. He caught the defense off guard and rumbled forward for a first down on third-and-one, and then later pushed his way into the end zone.
That’s something Michigan will finally be able to use this season. The days of misusing Devin Gardner are past. Playing your quarterback to his every strength is essential for success.
Rudock carries similar size at 6-foot-3, 208 pounds, and Shane Morris is listed at just a pound heavier and the same height.
Good, applicable size could be on its way back to Michigan.
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