Scouting Journals for Joenel Aguero

Head-hunting, twitched-up safety who is arguably the biggest hitter in the 2023 cycle. Delivers crushing blows over the middle of the field. Explodes into ball carriers and receivers. A top athlete who tests very well in the combine setting. Ran a 4.48 electronically-timed 40-yard dash prior to his junior season. Was considered the top athlete on the loaded IMG Academy defense as a junior. At his best when he can use his athleticism and physicality to play fast and move forward as a cover down defender. More of a strong safety type at this stage. Not overly long with sub 31-inch arms and may not have much more room for growth on his 5-foot-11 frame. Will need to continue developing his man coverage skills. Flashed some two-way playmaking ability as a senior after transferring home to St. John's Prep, where he saw some time on offense.

Joenel Aguero is highly explosive athlete at safety. The IMG Academy defender stood out in the morning at Future 50 with his sudden and explosive movements in defensive back drills. While he’s a vicious hitter on Friday nights, we were also able to see some encouraging coverage skills in the non-contact setting at Future 50. Aguero has the makeup speed to eliminate separation. He was one of the only defensive backs we saw make a play on Zachariah Branch over the course of the day, closing for a pass break-up in 7-on-7.