Louisville earns commitment of three star Ohio Tight end player

Nick Lautar’s commitment to the Louisville Cardinals is the first tangible result of the first recruiting weekend of the month for the football program in Louisville.

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Prospect: Nick Lautar
Position: Tight End
Measurables: 6-foot-5, 230 pounds
School: Lebanon (Oh.) HS
Top Offers: Baylor, Cincinnati, Kentucky, Pitt, Wisconsin
247Sports Composite Rating (Nat’l Rank): 0.8467 (1,260th)

Nick Lautar’s Junior Year Highlights: HERE (Hudl)

Frame: Given Lautar’s history in wrestling, he already possesses a respectable amount of muscle. Still, he could probably gain 10–20 pounds of muscle and weight with ease. For a tight end, he’s got decent height and a wide wingspan.

Athleticism: Lautar possesses excellent burst for his size, which is impressive considering his current and future stature. His lateral agility is average, but his north-south footwork is the key reason. In addition to consistently showing outstanding play strength, he possesses excellent sustained open field speed for a player of his position.

Instincts: Lautar possesses excellent burst for his size, which is impressive considering his current and future stature. His lateral agility is average, but his north-south footwork is the key reason. In addition to consistently showing outstanding play strength, he possesses excellent sustained open field speed for a player of his position.

Polish: When it comes to tight ends, Lautar is incredibly adaptable. He has experience in a variety of formations, including inline blocking, pistol, gun, slot, and outside, and he has also suited up in the backfield. He runs a more varied tree than anticipated, but his lateral footwork makes him an imperfect route runner. Also, he isn’t hesitant to get his hands dirty with more physical blocks. Despite his erratic motor, Lautar never stops trying to complete his block or advance downfield for the subsequent one.

Bottom line: I All things considered, Louisville’s acquisition is underappreciated. Although there are a few details that need to be addressed before Lautar arrives on campus, he shows great promise as an offensive threat and a run stopper in the long run. Next season, he won’t have a ton of responsibility, which will give him the chance to grow.