# @scouting.spotlight on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C0prI6dOu3y
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/25889406-scoutingspotlight-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2023-12-09T23:43:47.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Scouting Spotlight (@scouting.spotlight) — https://gondola.cc/scouting.spotlight

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In this edition of Player Spotlight, we sat down with an athlete so talented, it’s almost like he’s straight out of a video game...

Cedric Works, the 2025 4 star edge from Northmont, has become a force to be reckoned with in the GWOC. Last season, he posted 82 tackles, 6.5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, and 2 forced fumbles, all by himself. As seen by some of the highlights here, Cedric can take any game over in an instant.

Cedric compared himself to Isaiah Simmons when it came to how he plays the game, and we couldn’t agree more. It’s also proven by his stats. He thinks of himself as an edge rusher who can also drop back into coverage, with his best skill being able to get to the quarterback. Simmons and Works share a similar frame (both are 6’4 and 220 lbs+), so this comparison is almost perfect.

When asked where he saw himself in 10 years, Cedric kept it simple with us, saying “In the NFL.” However, it is also obvious that similar to our previous interview Dalin Wilkins, he cares about his family and friends at a deep level. When asked what motivates him every day, he told us that it was his mom, as he’s seen her work so much for him, and he believes it is only fair to do the same for her. Outside of football, Cedric mentioned hanging out with friends and family, and playing basketball (which he happens to also be pretty good at) as his biggest hobbies.

Because of his skill on the field and great personality off of it, however, Cedric has gained attention from colleges across the country. So far, he has 10 offers to play football at the next level, ranging from the SEC to the Big 12. He does not graduate until 2025, so this is just the beginning for him. 

Cedric told us Cam Newton was his favorite player growing up, due to how the energy he brought and the plays he made were different than everyone else’s. So far, Cedric seems to play the same way, just on the different side of the ball. In conclusion, watch out for Cedric. If he keeps this up, who knows what’s next for him.

After all, the next NCAA Football game still needs a cover star...

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Jared Meadows | @jaredmdws | https://gondola.cc/jaredmdws | Writer |
| Scouting Spotlight | @scouting.spotlight | https://gondola.cc/scouting.spotlight | Account Director |
| Jared Meadows | @jaredmdws | https://gondola.cc/jaredmdws | Graphic Designer |

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