California Golden Blogs · Jul 1, 2015
Cal Football Scouting Report: Rusty Becker
A defensive end from Minnesota joins the frayLike the Rocky Horror Picture Show, we've got a double feature this week. With that double feature, we've got a defensive end commitment in Rusty Becker. Becker seems to have taken a watered-down version of the Captain America serum, as he grew from 6'2" and 195 lbs to 6'4" and 256 lbs between the end of high school and now. Over the course of 14 months, that signals a dedication to getting better, along with some extra genetic boosts that hadn't kicked in yet. Becker played at Minnesota State Community and Technical College this past year, getting 5.5 sacks in 8 games and forcing 2 fumbles. Not exactly eye-popping numbers, but they point to a player who has taken the time to commit himself to a goal. Mentally, that's the type of player that coaches want on their team. From there on, it's up to the player to commit himself to maximizing their physical ability