Photo by: National Underclassmen Football Combine
Joe Vitiello is a Junior DE/TE with an NFL-sized frame
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Joe Vitiello is a Junior DE/TE out of Immaculata High School in New Jersey with an NFL-sized frame and a knack for the game of football. His team plays in the Watchung Division of the Midwest 38 Conference in New Jersey. He established himself as an All-Conference defensive end this past season. His combination of strength, speed, and size are essential for excellence at his defensive end/tight end position. He is already receiving interest from several Division-I schools, and has been multiple Junior Day invites.
At defensive end, Joe is practically indefensible. He finished the season with over 70 tackles and 4 sacks. He commands the attention of an opposing offensive line, commonly receiving the attention of two offensive linemen. His strength helps push people around and his speed allows him to get off the edge quicker than most defensive ends of his size. He has great footwork and continuously churns his feet allowing himself to conserve his momentum and get the tackle when the ball carrier is nearby.
On offense, Joe is a vacuum for thrown footballs. He's the largest target on the field, getting off the line of scrimmage quicker than you would expect for an athlete of his stature. He makes a 25 yard fade route look easy with excellent on field awareness and superb concentration. He is fully capable of one-handed catches, seemingly without difficulty, due to his large hands. He is excellent in the seam, cutting sharply to create a lot of space to make the catch. He is also a powerful run-blocking tight end and pushes the defense backwards on a regular basis.
Joe's size makes him stand out immediately against those in his class at his position and should draw the attention of recruiters. When they come watch him play, they should be able to notice that he is the real deal and has a perseverant attitude. With a strong senior season, Joe should be able to acquire interest from other D-I schools and play big-time college football.
At defensive end, Joe is practically indefensible. He finished the season with over 70 tackles and 4 sacks. He commands the attention of an opposing offensive line, commonly receiving the attention of two offensive linemen. His strength helps push people around and his speed allows him to get off the edge quicker than most defensive ends of his size. He has great footwork and continuously churns his feet allowing himself to conserve his momentum and get the tackle when the ball carrier is nearby.
On offense, Joe is a vacuum for thrown footballs. He's the largest target on the field, getting off the line of scrimmage quicker than you would expect for an athlete of his stature. He makes a 25 yard fade route look easy with excellent on field awareness and superb concentration. He is fully capable of one-handed catches, seemingly without difficulty, due to his large hands. He is excellent in the seam, cutting sharply to create a lot of space to make the catch. He is also a powerful run-blocking tight end and pushes the defense backwards on a regular basis.
Joe's size makes him stand out immediately against those in his class at his position and should draw the attention of recruiters. When they come watch him play, they should be able to notice that he is the real deal and has a perseverant attitude. With a strong senior season, Joe should be able to acquire interest from other D-I schools and play big-time college football.
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