One player I spoke with at the Dream Bowl that had a crazy energy about him that really drew your attention was Virginia University of Lynchburg (VUL) defensive back Anttonio Brown. Brown has been playing football since he was six years old and his passion for the game shines through. What I liked about him most when watching him during the Dream Bowl was his relentless motor and aggressive tackling. He’s a team first guy who cares about his community. The thing that stuck out most to me about Anttonio’s play is that he plays the run so well. Be sure to check out my interview with Anttonio posted below as well as on our YouTube channel!

Position: Strong Safety/Nickelback (also played some OLB/5TECH/7TECH/Free Safety)

School: Virginia University of Lynchburg

Hometown: NW Washington D.C.

Height: 6’0″

Weight: 210 Pounds

Notable Stats:

– 38 games played

– 160 tackles (24 tackles for loss)

– 4 interceptions

– 4 defensive TDs

Strengths:

– Aggressive hitter/tackler

– Non-stop motor

– Versatile (he’s played all over the secondary and you can use him in a number of formations)

– Good vision

– Great leadership skills

– Decent height/length for position

– Has excellent ball skills (he played running back before)

Weaknesses:

– Level of competition

– Doesn’t have blazing speed

– Wish he was a little thicker

NFL Comparison: James Ihedigbo