Gentry Naive

Gentry Naive — 2-star Linebacker prospect, Class of 2033 from The villages, Florida (The Villages Charter Middle School). Verified football recruiting profile, star rating, measurables and scouting report on National Radar.

Sport
Football
Position
Linebacker / Defensive Lineman
Class
2033
High School / Program
The Villages Charter Middle School
Hometown
The villages, Florida
Height
5’6”
Weight
145 lb
40 Yard Dash
6.22
Vertical Jump
16
Bench Press
95
Squat
185
GPA
4.0
Star Rating
2-star prospect
Status
National Radar Verified prospect

Scouting report

Gentry Naive is a physical, instinctive Class of 2033 defensive prospect who shows promising ability at both linebacker and defensive line. He plays with an aggressive mindset and does a good job of quickly diagnosing what is happening in front of him. Once Naive identifies the play, he gets downhill without hesitation and attacks the football with purpose. One of Naive’s strongest traits is his tackling ability. He consistently shows good form, gets himself into position, and plays with the physicality needed to finish plays. At linebacker, his ability to read and react allows him to close quickly on ball carriers, while his strength and toughness give him the versatility to line up along the defensive front. He plays with confidence and demonstrates a willingness to be physical at the point of attack. Naive’s football IQ is another part of his game that stands out at such a young age. He processes information quickly and appears to understand his responsibilities rather than simply relying on athletic ability. That intelligence carries over into the classroom, where he has also demonstrated strong academic ability. With his combination of physicality, instincts, tackling fundamentals, and intelligence, Naive is an intriguing young defensive prospect in the Class of 2033 with plenty of room to continue developing.

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