commitment profile
Film Evaluation
Strengths: High school kickers are often inconsistent in their approach to the
ball, but David takes the same steps each time. That allows him to strike the ball
consistently and place it where he wants to. His accuracy will rely on simple
practice, rather than luck.
He has also practiced kicking off the ground, rather than a tee, at the high
school level. That will make the transition to college easier, since he will have
experience booting it off the turf.
David is versatile enough to not only placekick, but also handle kickoffs and
— if necessary — fill in as a punter.
Areas Of Improvement: Although he has a 54-yard kick under his belt, David
can continue to improve his leg strength. Simple maturation and growth will
help him get there, but he also needs to dedicate himself in the weight room.
While he's a multi-position (and multi-sport) athlete in high school, focusing
exclusively on his special teams abilities in college will allow him to make the
necessary improvements to his game.
Michigan Player Comparison: Jay Feely (1994-98) wasn't the biggest kicker
in Michigan history, but he hit plenty of big kicks. Feely has enjoyed a 14-year
pro career thanks to his consistency.
— Analysis from TheWolverine.com
