Ryan Rodgers made her presence known immediately and looked every bit like a future star at North Carolina. The lefty attacker has incredibly unique movement that makes her so much fun to watch, constantly finding ways to create separation without wasting a step. Her off-ball movement was among the best at the event, and her lacrosse IQ consistently put her in dangerous positions to make plays.

Rodgers plays with outstanding poise and aggression all over the field. She’s just as comfortable working from “X,” where her inside roll is nearly impossible to stop, as she is contributing in the midfield and all over the offensive end. She dominates in the draw circle with confidence, hunts down ground balls, and moves the ball beautifully within the offense. Competing against some of the nation’s best committed talent, Rodgers looked right at home and proved she’ll fit seamlessly into UNC’s attack.

The lefty attacker is tough as nails. She plays three sports: Soccer, ice hockey, and lacrosse. Her motor is next level. She rides extremely hard and boxes out aggressively on ground balls. Her dodges come naturally; they don’t seem forced. She takes what the defense presents her with. Rodgers is fast and turns the corner quickly on her dodges. The Deerfield (Mass.) product makes accurate feeds and the right play. She plays low on the goalie’s left side. That position is so valuable at the next level. A good natural lefty attacker can open up an offense. Some teams have to throw a right-handed player down low on the left side, and it doesn’t work as well. The UNC commit should make an immediate impact from Day 1 at the collegiate level.