Malik Zaire Film Evaluation

Scout.com: "In the pocket, has quick feet a quick release. He runs a multiple set offense at times running a wish-bone and at times running a 5-wide spread forcing him to make quick decisions. He is a plus athlete who is more quick than straight line fast. He's athletic enough to play receiver, but his athleticism as a quarterback makes him lethal with the ball in his hands. Needs to improve his consistency, but overall throws a good ball."

Strengths
By far this is my favorite recruit in the class. I have seen him play in person since his Sophomore year at Alter High School in Dayton, Ohio. Initially, he came in for mop up duty with an experience future Division I quarterback playing in front of him before moving to the starting position his Junior year.

In the two games I have seen him play, he jumps out for his exceptional athleticism. Everything he does on the field appears vitually effortless. When he tucks the ball and runs, he seems to glide as he blows past defenders. He throws the ball with one flick of the wrist down field. This is something that appears to come very natural to him.

His running ability is elite. He turns several broken plays into big gains with his feet. This is an asset that will help him in Brian Kelly's offense. In addition, he does well on designed running plays, which his high school runs many of.

As stated before, he appears to throw the ball with ease down the field. This is a testament to his excellent arm strength. He can throw the ball at least 50 yards down field on with tremendous velocity.

Weaknesses
Despite his great arm strength, he is very inaccurate for the level he plays at. His Junior year completion percentage was 44%. This could be for two reasons. First, he would be that he is just inconsistant. The second is more of an excuse. Alter's offense is still mainly excuted under the Wishbone formation.

He also is undersized at this point. He will need to bulk up when he gets to Notre Dame.

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