Unlocking Opportunities: What Coaches Look for on Junior Day Visits for TE Prospects
As a top tight end prospect at a 4A program like Southeast Polk Rams, making a strong impression on junior day visits can be a crucial step in securing a college scholarship. Coaches look for three key qualities: athleticism, football IQ, and physicality. To showcase athleticism, work on your 40-yard dash time, aiming for a sub-4.8 second time. During drills, demonstrate football IQ by quickly reading defenses and making adjustments. To display physicality, focus on your blocking technique, specifically your ability to seal the edge and create a seam for the running back. For example, at last year's IHSAA state tournament, Southeast Polk Rams' TE prospect, Tyler Johnson, impressed coaches with his 4.65 second 40-yard dash and consistent blocking technique, earning him a scholarship offer from a top D-I program.