Repost from Loose Mesh: The Lacrosse Podcast, July 13 at 2:22 PM
Tallchief is the type of defender every coach wants on the floor. A big, physical righty who takes pride in shutting down the other team’s best players, he isn’t worried about putting up points, he’s focused on winning his matchup every shift.
His game is built on toughness, physicality, and doing all the little things that don’t always show up on the scoresheet. He closes quickly, finishes checks, battles for loose balls, and competes from the opening whistle to the final buzzer.
In a draft class loaded with offensive talent, Tallchief brings something every NLL team is looking for: a reliable shutdown defender who embraces the hard minutes.
Projection: A physical right-side defender with pro size and the defensive instincts to develop into a dependable shutdown player at the NLL level.
