Georgia Commit Donovan Westmoreland Grinds the Tape
Georgia's 2022 recruiting class has gotten off to a hot start in the state of Georgia. All of their first six commits in the class hail from the Peach State, including their latest commit, Donovan Westmoreland.
Westmoreland plays defensive end for Griffin High School in Griffin, Ga., and possesses an impressive skill set for someone who is relatively new to the edge-rushing position.
He's coached by Kareem Reid. Reid was a former defensive end in college.
Both Westmoreland and Reid joined Dawgs Daily on our latest episode of Grind the Tape.
Enjoy, as we take a look at Donovan's junior year tape with him and his head coach.
Takeaways
Burst
Westmoreland's initial step and quickness are on par with any edge defender in his class. He places offensive tackles in extremely tough positions immediately off the snap with his lightning-quick first step. At the very least, he's going to provide an immediate speed rushing presence the moment he steps foot on campus.
Athleticism
He's an extremely fluid athlete, which is something that comes from being a multi-dimensional athlete. Westmoreland has a basketball background and is currently running track for Griffin High School. He's rarely found in a bad body position on the field.
Work Ethic
It's clear when you hear Reid talk about Westmoreland that he's a young man that has an incredible work ethic and willingness to learn. He's new to the defensive end position and yet he's becoming a refined technician with his pass-rushing moves. That's a direct indication of not only a hard worker, but also a quick study.
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