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SAS ATHLETE PROFILE

JOSHUA

BELANGER

Dynamic multi-phase athlete with vision, deceptive pacing, reliable hands, contact balance and the versatility to create impact on both sides of the football.

6'0" | 190 LBS
Wimberley High School (TX)
RB / OLB/ DE | Class of 2027

VISION + OPEN FIELD ELUSIVENESS

Allows the pull block to develop, jump cuts outside without wasted movement and manipulates pursuit angles before finishing the scoring run through contact.

NATURAL HANDS + BACKFIELD VERSATILITY

Remains within the structure of each concept, adjusts cleanly to an elevated throw and secures the football naturally before transitioning upfield.

DEFENSIVE BURST + COMPETITIVE MOTOR

Wins inside with an explosive first step, closes quickly on the quarterback and uses grip and core strength to finish while falling away.

FILM EVALUATION

WHAT SHOWS UP ON FILM

Josh’s film shows a physical, versatile playmaker whose vision, short area movement and competitive finish translate as a runner, receiving threat and defensive contributor.

ATHLETE TRAIT PROFILE

TRAITS IDENTIFIED ON FILM

Six traits that consistently showed up on the athlete’s film.

OPEN-FIELD
VISION

Processes leverage naturally while setting up defenders in space.

CONTACT
BALANCE

Absorbs contact while maintaining body control and forward drive.

BACKFIELD
VERSATILITY

Provides value as both a runner and receiving threat.

SHORT-AREA
QUICKNESS

Changes direction efficiently with twitch and burst through traffic.

COMPETITIVE FINISH

Runs with physical intent and effort through the whistle.

MULTI-PHASE
ATHLETICISM

Contributes across multiple positions with movement and toughness.

DEVELOPMENTAL FOCUS

WHAT COMES NEXT

Areas that can help Josh continue developing his complete multi-phase profile.

03

DEFENSIVE TECHNIQUE

Continue developing hand usage, edge leverage and counter options to complement his burst and closing ability on defense.

02

ROUTE DEVELOPMENT

Expand his route detail and separation technique to maximize his natural hands and mismatch ability out of the backfield.

01

PASS PROTECTION

Continue refining pressure recognition, blocking leverage and contact technique to strengthen his value as a complete back.

FILM EVALUATION SUMMARY

THE OVERALL PICTURE

Josh’s film presents a dynamic multi-phase athlete whose vision, deceptive pacing and short area movement consistently create opportunities with the football. He allows blocks to develop, manipulates pursuit angles and combines open field elusiveness with the contact balance to finish physically.


Reliable hands add receiving value out of the backfield, while his defensive burst, closing speed and motor reinforce the athletic versatility of his profile. Continued growth in pass protection, route development and defensive technique can help him provide even greater impact across multiple phases.

INDEPENDENT FILM EVALUATION BY SCHWARTZ ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT

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