Versatility makes big man a prospect
Division I schools like versatile athletic big men and that is why Trevor Richter (6-5, 270, 4.9) from El Segundo, Calif., is getting early recruiting attention.
Richter is a two-time all-league performer. As a sophomore while playing defensive end, Richter racked up seven sacks that help him get post season honors.
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During the off season between his sophomore and junior seasons, Richter has a growing spurt that turned him more into a defensive tackle where he accounted for 59 tackles, eight tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and one fumble recovery.
In the weight room, Richter currently power cleans 275-pounds, benches 285, and squats 455.
Richter showed up on the El Segundo campus as a hockey and baseball player before making the transition to football.
Because of his growing spurts, Richter has played tight end, offensive guard, offensive tackle, defensive end and defensive tackle.
As a senior, Richter should line up as an offensive and defensive tackle.
Richter has played baseball at El Segundo until this season but he has stopped to concentrate solely on football.
"Trevor is very quick off the ball and has great feet," El Segundo coach Steve Shevlin said. "He is raw, but very athletic.
"One of the reasons that he is raw is because he has played so many positions for us," Shevlin said. "He hasn't been able to settle on just one position.
"Trevor shows great versatility," Shevlin said. "He could play on either side of the ball on the D-I level.
"On the offensive side of the ball he is very quick getting to the second level and in pass protection, Trevor glides really well," Shevlin said. "He played a lot of hockey as a kid so that probably helps in that technique."
"On defense, Trevor is quick and very strong," Shevlin said. "He can use his strength to bull rush you and is quick enough to be an edge player.
"A lot of colleges are requesting film and he was recently at UCLA's junior day," Shevlin said. "Besides UCLA, Trevor is drawing interest from Washington, Arizona and Arizona State."