Participant Knowledge
| Title, Jersey # | Akili Arnold, #0 |
| College (Code) | Oregon State (ORST) |
| DOB, Class Yr | 10/25/2000, Fifth-Yr Junior. |
| Peak, Weight | 5110, 200 |
| 40 Yd Sprint | 4.54e |
| Place/Depth | SS, #1 |
| Honors/Captainship | N/A |
| Season Considered (yr) | 2023 |
| Video games Watched | WAUN, @COUN, @AZUN, CALA, @WAST |
| Scout Title / Date | Ryan Vidales 12/3/23 |
Per Yr Stats
| 2023 | 11 GP (11 GS), 60 Tkls, 2.0 TFL, 0.5 Sk, 2 INT, 1 FR, 8 PBU, 4 KR, 70 KR Yds |
| 2022 | 13 GP, 12 Tkls, 1 FF |
| 2021 | 13 GP, 32 Tkls, 1.0 TFL, 1 INT, 4 PBU |
| 2020 | 7 GP (6 GS), 30 Tkls, 2.0 TFL, 1 FF, 1 PBU |
| 2019 | 6 GP, 17 Tkls, 0.5 TFL |
Participant Abstract:
Fifth-year junior with medial peak/weight measurements and bodily traits. Served because the beginning sturdy security in Trent Bray’s 4-2-5 protection in 2023. Possesses a fast set off and proficient burst to shut when attacking downhill as a run defender. Doesn’t hesitate to come back down from the security spot to play the run on the first stage. Bodily tackler with requisite contact braveness and safe open-field tackling means. Lacks the best sturdy security measurement however conceals strong play power behind a lean body. Scrappy and operates with a chip on his shoulder. Notable burst/acceleration results in efficient blitz means as a free rusher off the sting. High quality psychological instincts, consciousness, and reactionary athleticism. Adept play pace to pursue the ball from sideline to sideline and path the again hip of the receiver in tight man protection. Succesful vary to cowl the backend in a two-high shell. Maintains energetic eyes in zone protection and breaks on the ball with appreciable click on to shut. Covers the brief and intermediate ranges effectively as a powerful nickel within the second stage. Boasts the talent set to drop down into the nickel spot. Capable of cowl bigger cross catchers within the slot however his viability on the catch level on contested catches is questionable contemplating his ample measurement and size. Gives reliable ball expertise and hands-catching means as a former HS receiver. Displays seen management and competitiveness within the secondary. Provides particular groups versatility on kickoff and punt coverages.
Scheme Match:
Weak Security in a 4-2-5 protection
Energy Assertion:
Arnold is a bodily security with sturdy tackling means, nice toughness/contact braveness, and a flexible talent set to defend the cross in any respect three ranges. His undersized bodily profile will seemingly restrict his snaps on the early phases of his profession on the subsequent stage.
