Jamonta Waller Scouting Report, Recruiting Update

The Auburn Tigers are continuing to seek out top prospects from across the South and beyond. One of the players that Hugh Freeze and his staff would love to add – and flip from the Florida Gators – would be Picayune (Miss.) Memorial edge rusher Jamonta Waller.

Seeing him this past Friday evening, Waller is a power player who utilizes leverage to his advantage. Just over 6-feet tall and roughly 240 pounds, Waller’s ability to dip underneath offensive tackles cannot be denied. Over and over, he gets below the opposing player. As one example, Waller does a great job of utilizing a one-arm stab move to fend off his counterpart. It’s impressive.

Beyond techniques, Waller is a pure athlete. Tight end/H-back, outside linebacker, and defensive end are positions he can definitely play at the SEC level. His first-step quickness and natural determination, combined, are far too much for most prep offensive linemen to handle.

Seeing his open-field speed is also accomplished. Going against national 2025 quarterback recruit and Notre Dame commitment Deuce Knight also presents a different viewing point. That’s a tremendously gifted signal caller.

Waller still made several plays by quickly beating his man and/or flat-out hustling to tackle Knight. He had one big stick on Knight from an inside quarterback run. That’s just a highlight, however. Waller’s ability to keep Knight pinned inside the pocket, that’s far more valuable.

Knight did gash Memorial for one 77-yard touchdown run, but overall, Waller and his teammates forced him to throw under duress and get hit over and over.

It will be interesting to see how Waller is utilized as a college player. He could serve numerous roles, even during the same football game. Waller is as natural a football player as one will see this season. As for his recruitment, Waller could still end up at more than one college.

Auburn is still after him hard. That’s confirmed by Waller himself. His commitment to Billy Napier and the Gators is still one he’s comfortable with. His only game-day visit, at least for now, is likely to be the annual Florida State versus Florida contest. This year it’s being played in Gainesville and The Swamp. Do not count out Auburn, but Florida should be considered the team to beat.

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