Tristan Bounds
Welcome to Michigan, Tristan Bounds! 〽️ @bounds_tristan hails from Wallingford, Connecticut and was named to the SI All-American watch list prior to the 2020 season.
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Prep
• Attended Choate Rosemary Hall School (2021) coached by Lawrence Spinnato
• Attended Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia, prior to enrolling at Choate Rosemary Hall
• Helped Episcopal to a 5-4 record in 2019 and a 6-3 mark in 2018
• Also lettered in basketball at EpiscopalKey Statistics
• Had his senior season canceled due to COVID-19Honors and Rankings
• Earned a 247Sports Composite ranking of three-stars; the No. 412 overall player nationally, the No. 35 offensive tackle, and the No. 2 player in the state of Connecticut
• Rivals.com four-star prospect; the 26th-best offensive tackle prospect in the country and the No. 2 player in Connecticut
• Named a three-star prospect by 247Sports; the No. 44 offensive tackle and the No. 2 player in the state of Connecticut
• Rated as a three-star prospect by ESPN, the No. 57 offensive tackle and the No. 3 player in the state of Connecticut
• Named to the SI All-American watch list prior to the 2020 seasonPersonal
• Tristan Bounds was born Feb. 1, 2002
• Son of Shawn Bounds and Brenna Chirby
From The Wolverine’s EJ Holland:
Built more like a heavyweight boxer than a basketball player, Bounds is a large, strong human with perhaps the biggest upside in this class. Bounds could easily outplay his ranking if development goes as expected.
Has added plenty of weight and strength to his frame but can continue to add more while maintain his athleticism. Moves really well for standing at 6-foot-8, a height that can often create awkwardness. Long arms that keep rushers at bay. Obvious projection is left tackle. Plays aggressively and wants to physically punish the opposition.
Massive frame with true left tackle potential. Surprising quickness for someone with his size and good hand placement. Will have to work on his pad level to better leverage his strength.
2021 Outlook: Like most offensive linemen, Bounds is going to need some time to get stronger and add weight. He won’t be ready as a true freshman next year, but he has the kind of length, build, athleticism and body type to be a true star at the position down the line.
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