Junior Day Visits: What DE Prospects Need to Know
Junior day visits are a crucial part of the college recruitment process for defensive end prospects. Coaches use these visits to assess a prospect's skills, work ethic and fit within the team's culture. When attending a junior day, DE prospects should be prepared to showcase their pass-rushing technique, specifically their ability to use their hands to disengage from blockers. Coaches look for prospects who can quickly transition from a three-point stance to a pass-rush stance, with their feet shoulder-width apart and hands in a 'shrimp' position. A prospect who can achieve this in 1.2 seconds or less is considered highly effective. Additionally, prospects should be prepared to discuss their film, highlighting their most impressive plays and explaining their thought process.