Dietrich Riley

La Canada
CA
Saint Francis
S
6'1
196
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DIETRICH RILEY

Riley is truly an amazing athlete. He has good size and is extremely active on both sides of the football. Possesses all the ball skills and football instincts to be a difference maker. As a running back, he displays great vision and makes cuts while accelerating. He reads the hole from tackle to tackle or bounces the ball outside. Makes defenders miss in the openfield, can run through an arm tackle and has little wasted motion. Has exceptional quickness and a burst. Catches the ball well out of the backfield on the flare and flat routes and can turn a short catch into six points. As a wide receiver, has soft and reliable hands. He shows the ability to snatch the ball out of the air and get north and south in a hurry. Has excellent leaping ability and can go up to high point the ball as a receiver or as a safety. Very dangerous with the ball in his hands; big play maker. Tremendous instincts as a defensive back; reads and reacts instantly. Breaks quickly in run support and doesn't shy away from delivering the hit on the ball-carrier. Takes good angles and transitions in the open field. He turns his hips and changes direction fluidly. Displays closing and catch up speed; runs down ball-carriers that break contain or receivers from the opposite side of the field. Has the ability to run by tacklers on defense and blockers on offense. A smooth and fluid athlete with a ton of natural talent. He does things that can't be coached. Riley is one of those rare athletes who truly could line up on either side of the football and be a success. He should play very early in his collegiate career.