Jake Golden
Jake Golden
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Expert Analysis
Carey Smith | Prep Lacrosse Scout
This month Golden has turned heads at NLF club events, the NLF Elite 120 Showcase and NHSLS. Golden’s blend of athleticism, speed, intimidating size, and polished stick skills is impressive. That list of assets provides Golden with the versatility to operate as a finesse defender or a physical presence. When he takes the finesse approach, Golden can pursue ball carriers for long stretches and when the opening presents itself, cause a turnover with a poke or lift. If he elects to play a physical style of defense, Golden can produce turnovers by taking the body. After the ball hits the turf, Golden will track it down and secure possession. Golden also as has a knack for knifing through passing lanes and intercepting passes. Once the ball is in his stick, Golden has demonstrated that he has a great feel for when to push a transition chance versus when to roll to open space and then drop the ball back to an open teammate. As a bonus to all these skills, Golden has shown he can deliver smart and accurate clearing passes up the field.
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