Josh Aune:
Strengths:
· Exceptional tackler. Appropriately attacks the correct hip and doesn’t leave his feet when he tackles. Big problem we’ve seen out of our current DB’s is diving at players ankles. Aune does not do that
· Quick to get to the ball. Is good at not getting blocked. Doesn’t allow himself to get caught up by lineman, runs around them or is able to shed them quickly
· Instincts. Shows a natural ability to read and attack pullers, but also feels cutbacks/boots from the backside
Weaknesses:
· Defensive back experience (if playing DB). Played LB all of high school as their do-it-all guy, so he doesn’t have much experience at DB
· Size (if playing LB) 6’2” 195 pounds
It is a bit unclear what the Gophers have planned for Aune at the next level. His size projects him more as a safety, however he played linebacker all of high school and has Blake Cashman qualities where we could see him at outside linebacker down the road. His speed and instincts are exceptional as a player, but there will be some technical work to be done pending which position he is playing.
Strengths:
· Exceptional tackler. Appropriately attacks the correct hip and doesn’t leave his feet when he tackles. Big problem we’ve seen out of our current DB’s is diving at players ankles. Aune does not do that
· Quick to get to the ball. Is good at not getting blocked. Doesn’t allow himself to get caught up by lineman, runs around them or is able to shed them quickly
· Instincts. Shows a natural ability to read and attack pullers, but also feels cutbacks/boots from the backside
Weaknesses:
· Defensive back experience (if playing DB). Played LB all of high school as their do-it-all guy, so he doesn’t have much experience at DB
· Size (if playing LB) 6’2” 195 pounds
It is a bit unclear what the Gophers have planned for Aune at the next level. His size projects him more as a safety, however he played linebacker all of high school and has Blake Cashman qualities where we could see him at outside linebacker down the road. His speed and instincts are exceptional as a player, but there will be some technical work to be done pending which position he is playing.
