V.J Fehoko

Honolulu
HI
Farrington
OLB
6'0
220
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V.J FEHOKO

Fehoko plays the game fast, physical and with a relentless motor. While he may not project particularly high as a positional prospect it's hard not to like this guy a lot as a total football player. Lacks ideal height as 'tweener outside linebacker / defensive end prospect but is thick, well-built and plays bigger. Has been a disruptive perimeter player throughout high school but actually may project better as an inside linebacker and a pass-rush specialist on passing downs. Has a quick first step off the ball and generates good short-area power. Jolts blockers back at the point of attack and display very strong hands and upper-body strength. Plays with good leverage and a strong, wide base. Lacks great fluid through his hips but can bend and get down the line of scrimmage. Not overly fast but has good chase and football speed. Not a sideline-to-sideline guy but shows good short-area speed and quickness. Shows good closing burst and runs through ball carriers on contact. While he makes a lot of plays near the line of scrimmage, he can struggle changing direction sharply and has a tendency to overrun the play. His stiffness could be masked if employed in the middle or strong side and asked to fill more downhill. We feel he may struggle breaking down and matching up on the perimeter versus quicker D-I skill players as a perimeter 'backer. A better vertical attacker than a lateral pursuer. That said, defensive end is still not out of the question despite his lack of height. He displays good get-off and an initial push upfield as a run defender and can beat blockers to the corner as a pass rusher with his combination of speed and strong hand technique. Overall, Fehoko lacks ideal measurables but brings a lot to the table as a total football player. Could make an impact if used creatively, we like his potential as a 3rd down edge rusher/blitzer and linebacker on run downs. Good prospect and a heck of a football player.