WATCH: 4-star CB Rodrick Pleasant reels in impressive touchdown catch
Gardena (Calif.) Junipero Serra four-star cornerback Rodrick Pleasant is known for his play on the defensive side of the ball. But on Friday night against Chatsworth (Calif.) Sierra Canyon, the 5-foot-10, 167 pound prospect showcased his offensive skills.
Pleasant ran a downfield route, with his defender in close coverage. Yet he was still able to reel in the catch, clutching the ball as he crossed the goal line.
The California native is the No. 93 overall prospect and No. 8 cornerback in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 8 player in The Golden State.
Pleasant has received 23 offers. According to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine, USC has a commanding lead for his commitment at 84.3%.
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RPM was released to the public in December. The On3 engineering group teamed up with Spiny.ai to create the industry’s first algorithm and machine learning-based product to predict where athletes will attend college.
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Pleasant has an On3 NIL Valuation of $132K. The On3 NIL Valuation is an index that looks to set the standard market value for both high school and college-level athletes. The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.
Rodrick Pleasant On3 Scouting Summary
The following is the On3 Scouting Summary for Rodrick Pleasant:
“Versatile speedster who has a claim as the fastest prospect in the 2023 cycle. Set the California state record with a historic 10.14 second mark in the 100 meters in the state finals as a junior. Also ran an outstanding 20.40 second time in the 200 meters. One of the fastest prep sprinters in the nation. Has a smaller frame at 5-foot-10 and around 170 pounds. Plays all over the field at Gardena Serra, but most likely projects as a cornerback long-term.
“Has the speed to stick in the hip pocket of wide receivers on Friday nights. Also shows excellent makeup speed when out of phase in the camp setting. A willing tackler as a run defender. A threat to score anytime the ball is in his hands as a receiver or kick returner. Lacks some length for the position with a neutral wing-span and will need to show he can make plays on the ball in contested situations.”