Lionel Rumper was always a big kid for his age, and always an athletic one at that. Starting off as a true two way player at Southside High School Fort Wayne, Rumper imposed his will early and often as a punishing runningback as well as a defensive force at linebacker and safety.
Coming into college and still posting a high level of athleticism for his 6'1" 226lb frame, he found himself playing very comfortably as a box safety for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. An enforcer in the run game, who specialised at punishing runners and receivers working underneath routes.
Rumper never shyed from using his size and power to his advantage, and it lead him to very fortunately being drafted by the Dallas Birddogs in the third round of the 2039 DSFL Draft, after a rather exciting trade.
However, this is where issues arose. During the prospect bowl, Rumper was made acutely aware his style of play, and lack of elite speed, simply wouldn't be enough to suceed at the next level. And with dreams of becoming a DSFL starter and eventual draft pick for the ISFL, Rumper was forced to make changes not only to his style of play and approach to the game, but also his physical conditioning.
Dropping just over 10lbs to get down to a lean 215lbs, Rumper worked massively on his speed, and has transitioned rather successfully to the free safety spot on the Dallas defence. He's still learning the position from there, and with very different coverage responsibilities and reads, he's developing his game on the back end. He still however is an ever present force in the run game, already recording tackles for loss and a couple of sacks for the Birddogs defence, taking every advantage whenever he's moved back to his comfort zone in the box. And one thing is certain, you always know if he's given the chance, he's gonna hump with that rump and bring that thump.
Coming into college and still posting a high level of athleticism for his 6'1" 226lb frame, he found himself playing very comfortably as a box safety for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. An enforcer in the run game, who specialised at punishing runners and receivers working underneath routes.
Rumper never shyed from using his size and power to his advantage, and it lead him to very fortunately being drafted by the Dallas Birddogs in the third round of the 2039 DSFL Draft, after a rather exciting trade.
However, this is where issues arose. During the prospect bowl, Rumper was made acutely aware his style of play, and lack of elite speed, simply wouldn't be enough to suceed at the next level. And with dreams of becoming a DSFL starter and eventual draft pick for the ISFL, Rumper was forced to make changes not only to his style of play and approach to the game, but also his physical conditioning.
Dropping just over 10lbs to get down to a lean 215lbs, Rumper worked massively on his speed, and has transitioned rather successfully to the free safety spot on the Dallas defence. He's still learning the position from there, and with very different coverage responsibilities and reads, he's developing his game on the back end. He still however is an ever present force in the run game, already recording tackles for loss and a couple of sacks for the Birddogs defence, taking every advantage whenever he's moved back to his comfort zone in the box. And one thing is certain, you always know if he's given the chance, he's gonna hump with that rump and bring that thump.
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"You gotta hump with that rump to bring that thump"
