COMMITMENT PROFILE
FILM EVALUATION
Strengths: Alex Malzone has the above-average arm you expect out of a
baseball player, but more importantly he's extremely accurate. His throwing
mechanics are consistent and he's able to hit his receivers in stride every time.
He also has above-average footwork, especially considering that he isn't a
year-round football player, something that is becoming more rare in this day
and age of specialization.
Malzone also comes with a winning pedigree. He has a chance to capture
four straight state championships on the gridiron and three on the baseball
diamond for Brother Rice. That intangible can be valuable for a program look-
ing to return to its winning ways.
Areas of Improvement: While he already displays solid pocket presence,
Malzone will need to be a technician, because at 6-2, his less-than-ideal height
can be a hindrance at the next level if he can't properly manipulate his position
in the pocket.
Michigan Player Comparison: It's never bad to be compared to a national
champion, and Brian Griese (1993-97) was able to lead the Wolverines to the
title as a fifth-year senior. Like Griese, Malzone has most of the tools without
standing out physically in one particular area. Also like the 10-year NFL vet, he
is a proven winner.
— Analysis From TheWolverine.com
