Dakereon Joyner, Tyler Shough Elite 11 analysis
June 04, 2017
Dakereon Joyner
“Dakereon Joyner is one heck of an athlete, but on Day 1, it was clear why many schools want him to play receiver, running back or defensive back. The Elite 11 is more about throwing the ball than running it, and when you take his legs away, he has a bunch of work to do as a passer. The ball coming out of his hand just looks different than those of most of the QBs at the event.
“But it was just one day. He kept his energy high and was enthusiastic about taking the coaching. On Day 2, I look for him to improve and implement the coaching from Day 1 to the extent that can be done (a delivery won’t change overnight). And he is likely to put on a show in many of the pro-day drills Saturday, where some less athletic QBs will struggle.
“The key for him will be to pick a school where he can sit for a bit and develop, as opposed to being thrown into the fire on Day 1. He can be a weapon at the QB position if his throwing comes along.”
Elliott also wrote that Joyner (North Charleston, S.C.) was the most improved from Day 1 to Day 2.
“Dakereon Joyner rebounded after a rough start yesterday. He had four incompletions that were his fault out of 20 throws, but he looked much more comfortable on Day 2. After his throws he told Bud that he was quite nervous, and he knew he didn’t throw well. But he had a meeting with Trent Dilfer, who told him to relax and play his game, and to let it rip.”
Tyler Shough
Tyler Shough, the 3-star from Chandler, Ariz. is “the real deal,” according to Elliott.
“Tall but stays compact.”
On Sunday morning, Elliott included Shough on his list of top performers from Saturday. Live updates will resume at 1:30 ET.
June 04, 2017
Dakereon Joyner
“Dakereon Joyner is one heck of an athlete, but on Day 1, it was clear why many schools want him to play receiver, running back or defensive back. The Elite 11 is more about throwing the ball than running it, and when you take his legs away, he has a bunch of work to do as a passer. The ball coming out of his hand just looks different than those of most of the QBs at the event.
“But it was just one day. He kept his energy high and was enthusiastic about taking the coaching. On Day 2, I look for him to improve and implement the coaching from Day 1 to the extent that can be done (a delivery won’t change overnight). And he is likely to put on a show in many of the pro-day drills Saturday, where some less athletic QBs will struggle.
“The key for him will be to pick a school where he can sit for a bit and develop, as opposed to being thrown into the fire on Day 1. He can be a weapon at the QB position if his throwing comes along.”
Elliott also wrote that Joyner (North Charleston, S.C.) was the most improved from Day 1 to Day 2.
“Dakereon Joyner rebounded after a rough start yesterday. He had four incompletions that were his fault out of 20 throws, but he looked much more comfortable on Day 2. After his throws he told Bud that he was quite nervous, and he knew he didn’t throw well. But he had a meeting with Trent Dilfer, who told him to relax and play his game, and to let it rip.”
Tyler Shough
Tyler Shough, the 3-star from Chandler, Ariz. is “the real deal,” according to Elliott.
“Tall but stays compact.”
On Sunday morning, Elliott included Shough on his list of top performers from Saturday. Live updates will resume at 1:30 ET.