Arizona State Player Scouting report:
#90 Will Sutton: 6’1 288, Arizona State
Redshirt Senior, Position- Defensive Tackle
Grade: 80.5– Early 2nd/ Late 1st round grade
Strength:
+ Nice play recognition, was able to read screens or draw and make a play.
+ Plays with inside/out technique and doesn’t allow big runs from happening.
+ Uses leverage really well against his blocker.
+ Takes on the double team really well and won’t allow them to push him back into the second level.
+ Can get skinny and shoot the gap.
+ Gets his hands in the passing lane if he doesn’t create a pass rush.
Needs Improvement:
– Has to take on cut blocks better and stay upright.
– Will stop his feet at times and can’t create much push.
– Was played all over the D line and couldn’t get any consistency.
– Will get stood up at times.
– Must have better balance when he gets off the snap.
– Tackling skills have to get better if he wants to play more.
Boise State Player Scouting Report:
#8 Demarcus Lawrence: 6’3 245, Boise State
Redshirt Junior, Position- Defensive End
Grade: 75 Middle 2nd round
Strength:
+ Above average in his shed blocking skills and makes a tackle.
+ Uses outside leverage really well and contain against the outside run.
+ Speed rush is his biggest strength. Can really bend the edge.
+ Takes on the cut block really well. Pushes the block down and stays upright.
+ Not over aggressive and stays at home.
Needs Improvement:
– Needs to use his hands better to keep separation from the blockers.
– Base will get too wide and his inside move is weak right now.
– Not the best get off the snap. Does not explode off the ball.
– Needs to get his hands in the passing lane if he can’t get pressure on the quarterback upright.
#2 Matt Miller: 6’3 222, Boise State
Redshirt Junior, Position- Wide Receiver
Grade: 68 3rd round grade
Strength:
+ Such a strong lower body and breaks a lot of arm tackles.
+ Makes catches with his hands and not his body.
+ Does a nice job blocking down field and helping out in the screen game.
+ Watches the ball into his hands
Needs Improvement:
– Needs to work on his footwork on his route running.
– Must be more fearless over the middle.
– Not very elusive in the open field.
Florida Player Scouting Report:
#2 Dominque Easley: 6’2 283
Senior, Position- Defensive End
Grade: 88 Middle 1st round grade
Strength:
+ Explosive off the snap which causes problems for an offensive lineman.
+ Block shed skills are above average. Strong upper body, which allow him to rip the blocker off of him.
+ Florida moved him around him all over the defensive line to DE to DT even OLB and was effective at every position.
+ A pain in the ass for quarterbacks by getting his hands in the passing lane.
+ Stays upright when someone tries to cut block him.
Needs Improvement:
– Uses a pointless spin move at times. It causes him to be a non factor on the play.
– Too much stutter steps when he should attack the blocker.
– Will have his head down and can’t make a play if your head is down.
#15 Loucheiz Purifoy: 6’1 185
Junior, Position- Cornerback
Grade: 81 Late 1st round/ Early 2nd round grade.
Strength:
+ Good in run support. Not afraid to get in there and get dirty.
+ Bonus! Good on special teams. Makes a lot of tackles when he is on punt defense.
+ Nice job of disguising blitz so the quarterback or offensive coach can’t see it coming.
+ Best at shadowing his man, step for step.
+ Tackling skills are above average. Not too many miss tackles.
Needs Improvement:
– His stance gets too high during the play. Bend his knees and get butt down, will put him in a better football position.
– Work with his position coaches on shedding his blocks better if he wants to be better at run support.
– To be a corner in the NFL, he must play the ball better in the air. Gives himself more chances for interceptions.
Florida State College Prospect:
#20 Lamarcus Joyner: 5’8, 190
Senior, Position- Defensive Back
Grade: 79 Late 2nd round/ Early 3rd round grade
Strength:
+ Plays the quarterback eyes really well and reacts when the ball is in the air.
+ Soft hands and can make some interceptions.
+ Can really come down hill and make a play against the run.
+ Suprising how good he is in the kick return game.
+ Sheds his block well and go make a tackle.
Needs Improvement:
– Needs to wrap up and make the tackle instead of going for the big hit.
– He does tackle too high at times.
– Does not have closing speed to recover if he gets beaten.
– Has to do a better job of playing ball instead of face guarding.
– His size is a concern for a safety.
#7 Christian Jones: 6’4 235
Senior, Position- Linebacker
Grade: 80 Late 2nd round grade
Strength:
+ Nice job of keeping outside leverage against the run.
+ His size is perfect for the linebacker position and has decent speed to cover.’
+ As an edge rusher, he can create some pressure on the quarterback.
+ Tackling skills are above average and brings down most of the ball carriers.
Needs Improvement:
– Bites too hard on the play action and gets himself out of position.
– Block shedding skills have to improve to be effective against the run.
– Cover skills needs some work, not able to stay with his man.
– Takes poor angles on tackles and misses out on some plays.
#8 Devonta Freeman: 5’9 203
Junior, Position- Running Back
Grade: 66 Middle 4th round grade
Strength:
+ Strong lower body so he can break many arm tackles and get yards after contact.
+ A one cut and go so he can hit the hole fast and get down the field.
+ Will follow his blocks and take what the defense gives him
+ Does not bounce out of bounds but will fight for extra yards.
+ Presses the hole to make it bigger.
Needs Improvement:
– Lacks elite speed so he can be chased down the field.
– Must secure the ball better. Must switch hands when he is running down the sideline.
– Not the best pass catcher out of the backfield.
– Will give away his run assignment before he even gets the ball.
– This is the year for him to work on his pass blocking on 3rd down.
#80 Rashad Greene: 6’0 180
Junior, Position- Wide Receiver
Grade: 55 Middle 5th round grade
Strength:
+ Has really good speed and his double move can cause problems for corners.
+ Very good punt returner and can change the field position.
+ Can win the jump ball situations.
Needs Improvement:
– Hands are really shaky and will drop some easy passes.
– His route running is not where it needs to be.
– Needs to hold the ball high and tight to prevent fumbles.
– Must show better effort in his run blocking if he wants to help the running game.
#8 Timmy Jernigan: 6’2 294
Junior, Position- Defensive Tackle
Grade: 80 Late 2nd round grade
Strength:
+ Has a good fundamental 3 point stance which allows him to explode off the ball.
+ Block shedding skills are above average and uses the swim move.
+ Uses the offensive lineman movement to lead him to his tackles.
+ Can get skinny and shoot the gap. Allows him to get in the back field and stop the run.
+ Does a nice job in goal line situations and won’t get pushed back.
+ Can not get him on the ground if you cut block him.
Needs Improvement:
– Must use his hands more against the lineman so he can get off the block.
– Doesn’t create much push up the middle and getting into the quarterback face.
– Lacks football IQ and can be fooled on screen or draw.
– Too much watching the ball instead of making a play.
Houston Cougars College Prospect:
#49 Derrick Matthews: 6’0 214
Junior, Position- Linebacker
Grade: 83 Late 2nd round grade
Strength:
+ He is a tackling machine. All over the field making plays.
+ Reads the quarterback eyes when he is in zone coverage.
+ Takes on blocks at the point of attack.
+ Good football IQ. Watches game tape and executes the game plan.
Needs Improvement:
– Must shed his blocks better to be stout against the run.
– Struggles in goalline situations. He gets pushed back and is knocked out of the play.
– Has to disguise his blitz assignment better so the offense can’t prepare for it.
Iowa Player Scouting Report:
#86 C.J. Fiedorawicz (Yay! I spelled it right!!!) 6’7 265
Senior, Position- Tight End
Grade: 77 Early 3rd round grade
Strength:
+ Does a nice job of hiding his assignment so the defense can not key on it.
+ Above average in his pass blocking. Protects his quarterback long enough to make a play.
+ So big and strong. He can get physical and position himself in the endzone.
+ Nice job of understanding when his quarterback is in trouble and runs the scramble drill to help his quarterback.
Needs Improvement:
– Struggles to drive his feet when he run blocks.
– Must improve on football awareness and understand where the first down marker is.
– Hands are below average. Will make great catches but also drop easy ones.
#44 James Morris: 6’2 240
Senior, Position- Linebacker
Grade: 72 Late 3rd round grade
Strength:
+ Block shedding skills are above average. Doesn’t get stuck on a block.
+ Great football IQ. Understands how to cover the two crossing routes over the middle and also reads run so quick.
+ Communicates with his defense and makes sure they are in the right position.
Needs Improvement:
– Coverage skills need some work. Footwork is a little slow and puts him behind the play.
– Must be more physical in zone defense. Can not allow a receiver to knock him off his zone assignment,
– Covers too much grass in zone defense.
#31 Anthony Hitchens: 6’1 233
Senior, Position- Linebacker
Grade: 62 Late 4th round grade
Strength:
+ Great speed, is able to recover well in coverage
+ Can bend the edge and put pressure on the quarterback.
Needs Improvement:
– Looking for a big hit instead of wrapping up the ball carrier.
– Way too passive against the run. Waits for the ball carrier instead of attacking.
– Seems afraid to get physical and get in the pile.
– Quits on the play too easily which creates big plays.
Kent State Player Scouting Report:
#1 Dri Archer: 5’8 175
Senior, Position- Offensive Weapon
Grade: 88 Early 2nd round grade
Strength:
+ The fastest guy on the field. Can out run anyone even Tavon Austin.
+ Only FBS player to have over 1,300 rush yards and over 500 receiving yards last year.
+ Hides the screen game really well so the defense can’t key on it.
+ Elusive. You need to get the ball in his hands in the open field and he can make something happen.
Needs Improvement:
– Needs to follow his blockers more, to be an effective running back.
– Played in a simple offense so can he understand a NFL playbook???
– Lazy route running. Relies on his speed too much.
– If you get physical with him then you can knock him off his route.
– Goes down after first contact
#5 Roosevelt Nix: 5’11 267
Senior, Position- Defensive Tackle
Grade: 67 Early 4th round grade
Strength:
+ Has a good motor, flies all over the field to make a play.
+ He loves the game of football and shows his emotions on the field.
+ Defenses coaches have taught him well on stunt plays and he executes it.
Needs Improvement:
– Poor job in taking on the double team. Gets pushed back into the second level.
– Needs to use his hands more to shed the block.
– Must get his hands in the passing lane if he doesn’t create a pass rush.
– Tackling skills are below average. Got to wrap up the ball carrier better.
Louisiana State Player Scouting Report:
#6 Craig Loston: 6’2 209
Senior, Position- Safety
Grade: 79 Early 3rd round grade
Strength:
+ Comes down hill hard and fast. Gets into the backfield and stops the run.
+ Takes on blocks at the point of attack instead of waiting for the block.
+ Always takes good angels on tackles, putting himself in good position.
+ Can make plays in the open field after an interceptions.
Needs Improvement:
– Weak in man to man coverage and gets beaten down the field.
– Way too high. Must bend his knees and keep his butt down throughout the play.
– Dives at the feet instead of going through a ball carrier for the tackle.
#90 Anthony Johnson: 6’3 294
Junior, Position- Defensive Tackle
Grade: 66 Middle 4th round grade
Strength:
+ Can get skinny and shoot in between the blockers.
+ Takes on the double team really and does not get pushed back into the 2nd level.
+ His 4 point stance, is so low and explodes off the ball.
Needs Improvement:
– Needs to use leverage better to be more successful.
– Will stop his feet and can’t create much push.
#56 Trai Turner: 6’3 316
Sophomore, Position- Guard
Grade: 77 Late 3rd round grade
Strength:
+ Works well on a double team and gets to the 2nd level.
+ Knows how to finish off a block and gets them on the ground.
+ Will take a defender momentum out of the play.
+ Always keeps his legs chopping. Never flat footed.
+ Good understanding of blitz pick up and what his assignment is.
Needs Improvement:
– His stance is a concern. Elbow is resting on his knees and is way too high.
– Struggles to block at squaring up his block against the linebacker.
– Must sustain his block better.
– Can’t create much push on his own. If you are not the low man then you can’t win.
Michigan Player Scouting Report:
#77 Taylor Lewan: 6’8 315
Redshirt Senior, Position- Tackle
Grade: 96 Early 1st round grade
Strength:
+ Has good hand placement. Punches his man in the chest.
+ Reanchors really well. Knows how to reload his hips and prevent from getting pushed back.
+ Very good at keeping inside leverage so he can’t get beat inside.
+ Great job at cut blocking. You go through the legs instead of the feet.
+ Knows how to use his long arms and use them effectively,
Needs Improvement:
– Can’t get outside leverage against the defense. Must clear his hips and get outside of his block.
– Head will be down at times and will whiff on some blocks.
– Struggles to pull and block at the second level.
– Weak in goal line situations. Can not create push on his own.
#47 Jake Ryan: 6’3 240
Redshirt Junior, Position- Linebacker
Grade: 84 Middle 2nd round grade
Strength:
+ High motor and can be a leader of your defense. Won’t stop until the whistle is blown.
+ Plays all over the field when he was in college.
+ Can bend the edge and create a pass rush on the quarterback.
+ Hides his assignment so well against the quarterback so they don’t know what he is doing.
+ Puts his helmet on the football to cause a fumble.
+ Good field awareness. Able to watch the quarterback eyes and cover a man in zone.
Needs Improvement:
– Lacks some speed to get down the field and catch the play from behind.
– Takes poor angles on tackles and will miss out on plays.
– Must keep outside leverage against the run.
– Block shedding skills needs some work to help more.
Michigan State Player Scouting Report:
#40 Max Bullough: 6’3 245
Senior, Position- Linebacker
Grade: 59 Early 5th round grade
Strength:
+ Reads the quarterback eyes really well in zone coverage.
+ Was the leader of his defense and commands respect.
+ Has some toughness in him and is not afraid to hit.
Needs Improvement:
– Has trouble breaking down the ball carrier and making the tackle.
– Too many arm tackles.
– Must shed the blocks better if he wants to help against the run.
– Needs to pick up his knees because he is on the ground too much.
#31 Darqueze Dennard: 5’11 197
Senior, Position- Cornerback
Grade: 76 Middle 3rd round grade
Strength:
+ Disguises his blitz assignment really well and gets to the quarterback.
+ Keeps outside leverage against the running game.
+ Knows how to play cover 2 and does not cover grass
+ Able to get physical with his receiver and jam them.
+ Shadows the receiver really well, matching them step for step.
Needs Improvement:
– Not the best tackler for a corner.
– Has to do a better job of playing the ball and the receiver. Too much face guarding.
– Must shed his block better to be great in run support.
Mississippi State Player Scouting:
#61 Gabe Jackson: 6’4 335
Senior, Position- Guard
Grade: 75 Middle 3rd round grade
Strength:
+ Does a nice job of moving his feet and staying in front of his block. He makes it very hard to get around him.
+ Able to reanchor and reload those hips to prevent getting pushed back.
+ Great understand of blitz pickup and taking the inside guy.
+ He is always the low man and can push the defender back on his own.
+ Really uses the defender momentum and takes them out of the play.
Needs Improvement:
– Needs to work on his cut blocking and getting his man on the ground.
– Work with his position coach on placement. Got to hit his man in the chest
– Must do a better job of pulling and squaring up the linebacker at the second level.
– Has trouble going out for a screen play and getting in front.
#27 Ladarius Perkins: 5’10 195
Senior, Position- Running Back
Grade: 87 Early 2nd round grade
Strength:
+ Does a nice of getting yards after contact. Always keeps driving his legs for extra yards.
+ Protects the ball very well and for some who gets gang tackled.
+ Can be used in the passing game. Good footwork on his route running and hands to catch the ball.
Needs Improvement:
– Need to switch hands when he runs down the sideline.
– Will bounce it to the outside instead of following his blocks.
– Too much stutter steps. Needs to one cut and go.
– Has to gain momentum to reach his top speed.
#90 Denico Autry: 6’6 265
Senior, Position- Defensive End
Grade: 76 Middle 3rd round grade
Strength:
+ Executes the game plan and is not over aggressive.
+ His long arms allow him to shed blocks very well.
+ 4 point stance is low and he explodes off the ball
+ He is a physical beast and look like a man among boys.
+ Can not cut block. Able to push the block down and make a play on defense
Needs Improvement:
– His motor is not as high as you want it to be. Tends to quit on the play before its over.
– Was part of a rotation and couldn’t play through a whole game. Needs to be in better condition.
– Needs to wrap up instead of going for the facemask.
Missouri Player Scouting Report:
#47 Kony Ealy- 6’5 247
Redshirt Junior, Position- Defensive End
Grade: 64 Middle 4th round grade
Strength:
+ You can not cut him down. Does a nice job of shoving the block down and staying upright.
+ So strong and his long arms allow him to push a block back.
+ Missouri coaches have compared him to Aldon Smith
+ Get his hands in the passing lane if he doesn’t get to the quarterback.
Needs Improvement:
– Got to use his hands more if he wants to shed blocks better.
– Will get caught looking at the ball too much and can’t make a play.
– Was part of a rotation and never really played a whole drive. Can he play a whole drive and be effective???
– His motor is disappointing for as athletic he is. He should be flying all over the field
– Lacks some discipline and gets caught offside a little bit too much.
– Weak tackler. Dives at the feet instead of driving through his tackles.
#31 E.J. Gaines: 5’11 195
Senior, Position- Cornerback
Grade: 60 Late 4th round grade
Strength:
+ Tackles really well for a corner.
Needs Improvement:
– Way too aggressive in cover 2. Releases his guy way too quick.
– Weak in his trail techqnice and staying with his man.
– Struggles in zone coverage because he is covering too much grass.
– Ball skills need to get better. Misses on pass deflections because he miss time his jump.
– Not the best in run support because he can’t take on blocks.
– Played so bad on a team best receiver, that the coaching staff moved him in the middle of the game.
North Carolina Player Scouting Report:
#10 Tre Boston: 6’1 205
Senior, Position- Safety
Grade: 91 Late first round grade
Strength:
+ Plays in the box to stop the run game.
+ Reads the quarterback eyes and let them lead where he needs to be.
+ Great ball skills and plays the ball in the air. Won’t wait for the ball to come down to him.
+ Will not bite hard on the play action. Stays at home and prevent big plays to happen behind him
+ If he gets his hands on the football then he will return it back for a touchdown.
+ Knows what path to take to get to the ball carrier. Never see him run them or underestimate their speed.
Needs Improvement:
– Tackling skills has to improve. Dives at the feet instead driving through the mid-section.
– Goes through a receiver when he tries to defend the pass.
– Lacks that speed to recover so he must give up a lot of cushion.
– Weak in man to man coverage. Problems with playing the receiver.
– Not the guy to call on to blitz the quarterback. Can’t get pressure on the quarterback. He is best in coverage. A Free Safety….not a Strong Safety.
#7 Tim Scott: 5’11 190
Junior, Position- Cornerback
Grade: 74 Middle 3rd round grade
Strength:
+ Hides his blitz assignment well so they can’t read it.
+ Watches the receiver eyes to defend the ball. If the receiver is looking for the ball then Scott will react.
+ Reacts to his man footwork and understands when to break on the ball or when it’s a double move.
+ Hips are fluid which makes it easy for him to move around the field.
Needs Improvement:
– Out of control when he attempts to tackle, this causes broken tackles.
– Not the best in man to man. Feels more comfortable with his eyes on the quarterback and playing in zone.
– Fails in his trail technique and people can beat him across the middle of the field.
#95 Kareem Martin: 6’6 265
Senior, Position- Defensive End
Grade: 69 Early 4th round grade
Strength:
+ Strong kid. He can push a lineman back with his one arm.
+ Maintains his gap and does his responsibility
+ For a defensive end, really good in run support. Can’t run the ball on his side.
+ Long arms allow him to prevent being stuck on a block
Needs Improvement:
– When he is looking for the ball then he will get pushed back.
– Head will be down and he is ineffective during the play. Way out of control.
– Has not made a major impact in the game.
– Not balance when he is in pass rush mode. If you have no leverage then you can’t win one on one.
– Was played all over the defensive line and its hard to get consistency if you are moving all over the place.
– Tackling skills are below average. Feet stop moving and when you stop your feet, you are just trying to drag them down.
Northwestern Player Scouting Report:
#5 Venric Mark: 5’8 175
Senior, Position- Running Back
Grade: 81 Late 2nd round grade
Strength:
+ Can really be effective catching the ball out of the backfield and making big plays. He was even flanked out at receiver at times.
+ Can really help teams with the kick and punt return game.
+ For a little guy, he is not afraid to run inside.
+ Flashes some elite speed. Can out run most defenders.
Needs Improvement:
– Is taken out in passing situations because he can not pass block.
– Not the best in goal line situations because he can’t push his way into the endzone.
– Has to protect the ball better. Coaches can’t trust you on the field if you fumble the ball.
Notre Dame Player Scouting Report:
#7 Stephon Tuitt: 6’6 312
Junior, Position- Defensive Line
Grade: 83 Late 2nd round
Strength:
+ Sheds his block really well. Helps him be a part of many plays.
+ Executes the stunt plays really well and gets pressure on the quarterback.
+ He is never stuck on a block. Makes sure he is free to make a play.
Needs Improvement:
– His stance doesn’t allow him to explode off the ball.
– Gets his head down and takes himself out of plays.
– Pick up his knees. He is on the ground a little bit too much.
#1 Louis Nix III: 6’2 342
Senior, Position- Nose Tackle
Grade: 98 Top 5 grade
Strength:
+ Really explodes off the ball and puts a lineman on their heels.
+ Gets his hand up which causes some interceptions.
+ Will shoot the gap and get in between blockers.
+ His defense went a whole regular season without giving 100 yard rusher and it was because he stuffed the middle.
+ So strong that he will push an O lineman into his running back.
+ Was put on field goal blocking unit and got his hands on a couple of blocked kicks.
+ He is at his strongest when he is lined up over the center and create a push up the middle.
+ Tough in goal line situations. Goes into his 4 point stance ang gets really low. He was part of many goal line stops.
Needs Improvement:
– Too much ball watching instead of shedding his block one on one.
– Suffered an injury in the National Championship game….will he be the same player???
#2 Bennett Jackson: 6’0 195
Senior, Position- Cornerback
Grade: 59 Early 5th round grade
Strength:
+ Has great speed. Can stay with the fastest players.
Needs Improvement:
– Needs to attack more against the run or screen game instead of waiting for it to come to him.
– Seems so afraid to hit and big plays happen because of that.
– Drops some easy interceptions.
– When he is lined up INSIDE the receiver and he stills get beat badly on an inside route.
– Must take better angles on tackles.
– Ball skills are below average. Does not win those one on one battles.
#70 Zach Martin: 6’4 304
Senior, Position- Tackle
Grade: 91 Late 1st round grade
Strength:
+ Can really come down hill and mesh the defensive line together.
+ Nice of working a double team and getting to the second level to the linebackers.
+ He was a huge leader for his offensive line.
+ Does a good job on roll out plays and getting outside of his man.
+ When the defensive line does a stunt play, he is ready and switches off.
+ Faced elite pass rushers, week after week and he stepped up to the challenge.
+ He is usually the low man in run blocking and wins the battle.
+ For a tackle, he can pull really well. Clears his hips and gets to the second level.
Needs Improvement:
– Not as athletic as some of the others tackles in NFL Draft
– Hand placement needs some work or he will get called for holding.
– Position coaches need to work with him on his kick slide. Does not step back quick enough
Ohio State Player Scouting Report:
#4 C.J. Barnett: 6’1 204
Senior, Position- Safety
Grade: 72 Late 3rd round grade
Strength:
+ Takes good angles and keeps inside/out angle on the ball carrier.
Needs Improvement:
– Late to get over and help the corners.
– Needs to attack when he reads run instead of waiting for the run.
– Trash talks too much and could get flagged.
– Dives at the feet when he attempts to tackle.
– Grabs when he gets beaten down the field.
#1 Bradley Roby: 5’11 192
Junior, Position- Cornerback
Grade: 95 Early 1st round grade
Strength:
+ Aggressive on the line of scrimmage and causes hell for the recievers.
+ Nice job in cover 2 defense. Does not release his man early, not letting an easy pass over the top.
+ Will strip for the football if there is a gang tackle.
+ Keeps outside leverage against the run and doesn’t allow running backs to get around him.
+ Able to stop and go nicely. Break on the ball so well. If you leave it in the air then he will get it.
+ Gets his arms around the receiver to defend the pass without pass interference.
+ Has some return ability so that is an added bonus.
+ Not afraid to come up and hit, Can lay a lick on to someone.
Needs Improvement:
– Shed blocks better so he can be better at run support.
– His effort is questionable at times. If he is bored, then he won’t play as hard.
– Just too high on his back petal. Keep his butt low and knees bent.
– His coaching staff would not play him on the best wide receiver…..
– Tackling skills are weak and has a lot of work to do.
#10 Ryan Shanier: 6’2 230
Junior, Position- Linebacker
Grade: 89 Early 2nd round grade
Strength:
+ Good speed for a linebacker. Can move up and down the field.
+ Goes through and wrap up the ball carrier. Rarely misses a tackle.
+ Sheds one on one blocks by using his hands then go make a play.
+ When he blitzes he can get some pressure on to the quarterback. Uses his athletic ability.
+ Makes impact on the field and is all over the field with getting pressure on the quarterback or stopping the run.
Needs Improvement:
– Weak in goal line situations, swallowed up by blocks and can’t make plays against the run.
– Lower his head when he tackles. He will either hurt himself or someone else.
– Looks a little small and he plays small at times. Got to play a little bit tougher.
– Got to take on cut blocks better. You can’t help your defense if you are on the ground.
Oklahoma Player Scouting Report:
#14 Aaron Colvin: 6’0 192
Senior, Position- Cornerback
Grade: 97 Top 10 grade
Strength:
+ He can be left alone to cover a wide receiver with no safety help and shut them down.
+ Rarely gets call for pass interference.
+ Can break on the ball with the best of them. Reacts really well when the ball is in the air.
+ Hides his blitz assignment so the offense can’t read it.
+ Played in the Big 12 which has so many great passing teams and he stepped up to the challenge.
+ He is so long and lengthy but stays so low throughout the play.
Needs Improvement:
– Really struggles with his trail technique and can get beat over the middle.
#64 Gabe Ikard: 6’3 298
Redshirt Senior, Position- Guard
Grade: 81 Late 2nd round grade
Strength:
+ Even if he gets pushed back, he can reanchor and stop the push at a dead stop.
+ Shields block well and cuts off where the defense wants to go.
+ When he played center, he made clean snaps to the quarterback so you can play him at guard or center.
+ Being in a up tempo offense and being on the field for all the plays, has cause him to be in good shape and doesn’t seem to wear down late in the game.
Needs Improvement:
– Had issues when a nose tackle is lined up over him.
– Got to communicate better with his offense on blitz pick up.
Oklahoma State Player Scouting:
#4 Justin Gilbert: 6’0 200
Senior, Position- Cornerback
Grade: 92 Late 1st round grade
Strength:
+ No double move will work on him. Just shadows his man and lets him dictate what he does.
+ Can be used in the return game and be great at it.
+ If he gets beaten then he has enough speed to recover.
+ Knows how to use his body against a receiver and not use his hands.
+ Always the first man down the field on punt defense.
+ Uses the sideline as part of his defense.
Needs Improvement:
– Get more physical with the receiver at the line of scrimmage.
– Shed his block better to be more effective against the run.
– Weak at situation awareness and how to defend at the down marker.
– Footwork needs some work. Has some problems breaking on a route
– Will get all turned around from time to time when he can keep it simple
#8 Daytawion Lowe: 5’11 205
Senior, Position- Safety
Grade: 66 Middle 4th round grade
Strength:
+ Will strip for the football if he is part of a gang tackle.
+ Great speed to move sideline to sideline.
+ Does not give away his assignment to the quarterback.
Needs Improvement:
– Sits in the middle of field and doesn’t impact the game.
– Got to take better angles on tackles since he is the last line of the defense.
– Very tentative against the run. He needs to attack when he reads run.
– Catches his eyes into the back field and will get himself out of position.
– Bites too hard on the play action and will be looking into the backfield .
– Football awareness is below average. You can trick him with window dressings.
#5 Josh Stewart: 5’10 185
Junior, Position- Wide Receiver
Grade: 71 Late 3rd round grade
Strength:
+ Elite speed and his team motion and try to put him in a mismatch against the defense.
+ For someone as small as he is, not afraid to hit and block down the field.
+ Get the ball in his hands and he can make people miss.
Needs Improvement:
– Catch the ball with his body and not with his hands.
– Corners can get physical with him and knock him off his route.
– Not a big target in the red zone. Unable to win those one on one battles.
– Played in an offense with no route progression or complicated playbook.
– Route running is below average. Thinks he can out run everyone.
Ole Miss Player Scouting Report:
#12 Donte Moncrief: 6’3 226
Junior, Position- Wide Receiver
Grade: 94 Middle 1st round grade
Strength:
+ Wins those one on one battles against the best corners in college.
+ Ran many option routes in college and did a nice job of reading what the defense was doing.
+ Can blow the top of the defense and extend the field
+ Worked with his coaches on the sideline drill and it shows on the field.
+ His double moved caused problems for the defensive backs and they would bite hard on it.
+ Light feet so he can tip toe the sideline and get extra yards
Needs Improvement:
– Got to work on his blocking to help out in the running game.
– Makes way too many body catches. Must use his hands more to prevent dropped passes.
– Route running is below average. If he worked on that more than he could be more deadly.
– When a bad pass thrown then he must become a defender and prevent the interceptions.
– Needs to learn about zone defense and how to find the soft part of the zone.
Oregon Player Scouting Report:
#14 Ifo Expre- Olomu: 5’10 185
Junior, Position- Cornerback
Grade: 92 Late 1st round grade
Strength:
+ Fluid in his hips and is able to turn his body smoothly.
+ When the ball is in the air then he can break on it.
+ He was #1 in pass defended in the PAC 12 with over 18
+ Great ball skills. Able to go up and get it. Had over 4 interceptions last year.
+ Watched a lot of tape of his games and some teams won’t even throw to his side because he shut down their receivers.
+ He was a turnover machine in the secondary, either making an interception or forcing a fumble.
Needs Improvement:
– Struggles against the screen defense because he can not take on blocks.
– Not the best in run defense because he will not make an effort to stop the run.
– Will have a miscommunication with his safety and big plays will happen.
– Gets turned around in man coverage. Seems to be chasing his guy all over the field.
– Very weak tackler for a corner. Stops his feet when he attempts to tackle.
– If he is in a mismatch then he will hold and give an offense a free play.
– Leads the crown of his helmet which could get himself hurt.
#25 Beseko Lokombo: 6’3 229
Senior, Position- Linebacker
Grade: 69 Early 4th round grade
Strength:
+ Can really cover man to man against the running back and has to speed to stay with them.
+ Was an edge rusher for his defense and he could bend the edge really well.
+ Keeps outside leverage to prevent big plays from happening.
+ Never know if he is blitzing or going into coverage.
Needs Improvement:
– Got use his hands to shed blocks better.
– Tackles way too high. Ball carriers can break his tackles.
– Always looking for the ball instead of beating his man and maintaining his gap
– Would play a series and take a series off. Never really played 4 quarters, could he play 4 quarters if he needed to????
– Must take on cut blocks better. He gets knocked down to the ground and taken out of the play.
#64 Tyler Johnstone: 6’6 277
Redshirt Sophomore, Position- Tackle
Grade: 88 Early 2nd round grade
Strength:
+ Great slide step and moves so smooth, that he stays in front of his man no matter what. If they go inside then he is there, if they go outside then he is there.
+ Uses leverage really well and keeps the defender from getting where they want to go.
+ Very athletic and can square up the linebacker at the second level.
+ Communicates well with his teammates on where the blitz is coming from.
Needs Improvement:
– Hand placement has to be better and punch his man in the chest.
– Cut blocking is below average and needs to get his man on the ground.
– Got to keep his legs driving if he wants to push a defensive lineman back.
Oregon State Player Scouting Report:
#95 Scott Crichton: 6’3 265
Junior, Position- Defensive End
Grade: 83 Late 2nd round grade
Strength:
+ So strong and so big that no offensive lineman can push him back.
+ Was moved all over the defensive line and was effective where ever they put him.
+ Takes on the double team well and maintains his gap.
Needs Improvement:
– Got to take on cut blocks better and stay upright.
– When you have the quarterback in your grasp then you have to bring him down.
– Got to shed his blocks better if he wants to be better.
– Must keep outside leverage against the run to prevent big plays.
– Tackling skills is very weak and needs a lot of work. Makes too many arm tackles.
#7 Brandin Cook: 5’10 186
Junior, Position- Wide Receiver
Grade: 66 Middle 4th round grade
Strength:
+ For someone his size, he can win jump ball situations even with a corner draped all over him.
+ Get the ball in his hands and he can be elusive.
+ A good teammate. Always encouraging his teammates even if they make a mistake.
+ Makes an effort to block down the field and helps out the running game.
Needs Improvement:
Penn State Player Scouting Report:
#18 Deion Barnes: 6’4 249
Junior, Position- Defensive End
Grade: 72 Late 3rd round grade
Strength:
+ Flies all over the field. Does not quit on the play. Thinks he can always make a play.
+ Great job at bending the edge and get pressure on the quarterback.
Needs Improvement:
– Continue working on staying upright. Don’t allow them to cut block you.
– Needs to get in the weight room and bulk up.
– Work with his coaches on using his hands more to get blocker off of him.
– Base will get too wide at times and can be off balance.
#64 John Urschel 6’3 307
Senior, Position- Guard
Grade: 78 Early 3rd round grade
Strength:
+ Good job of staying on his block. Able to shuffle his feet to stay in front.
+ Amazing in a double team. Smothers the dline out of the play and creates a big hole.
+ Biggest strength is in his slide block. Shield off the block and create a lane.
Needs Improvement:
– Position coach must work with on reanchoring and driving his feet when making an impact block.
– Must stay low throughout the play. Gets too high when reaching the second level.
– His effort seems limited. If he has no one to block then he just stands there.
– Hand placement needs to get better. Have to punch those hands into the defender chest.
Rutgers Player Scouting Report:
#17 Brandon Coleman: 6’6 220
Junior, Position- Wide Receiver
Grade: 79 Early 3rd round grade
Strength:
+ Big and strong. Towers over defensive backs
+ Long strider and it seems like he is gliding down the field.
+ Quite elusive for a big receiver. Can make some plays in the open field.
+ Uses his body against a defender and go gets the football.
Needs Improvement:
– Hands are hot and cold at times. Will make great catches then drop easy passes.
– Route running is lacking. Footwork needs some work.
– Show better effort in run blocking.
– Not many targets for someone who is a “premiere” receiver.
– A little loose with the football. Tuck high and tight.
– Work with his position coaches on the sideline drill.
San Jose State Player Scouting Report:
#21 Bene Benwikere: 6’0 192
Senior, Position- Cornerback
Grade: 62 Late 4th round grade
Strength:
+ Keeps outside leverage against the run and don’t let them get around him.
+ Knows how to make a pass deflection without making contact.
+ Soft hands and can make some great interceptions.
+ Great speed to stay with a receiver.
+ High motor. Will chase down any play, no matter how far away it is
Needs Improvement:
– Miss times his jump to be ineffective in jump ball situations.
– Weak in breaking on the ball. Late on most passes in getting to the ball
– Gets all turned around. Not smooth in all his movements. Kind of a jerk movement which makes him a little slower.
– Takes poor angels on tackles and misses on plays.
– Stops his feet when he tackles which allow for broken tackles.
– Turn his head for the football or he will get called for pass interference.
#10 David Fales: 6’3 220
Senior, Position- Quarterback
Grade: 75 Middle 3rd round grade
Strength:
+ Accurate passer when he rolls out of pocket whether left or right.
+ Knows when to put touch and zip on the ball.
+ Very strong arm strength. Can throw the ball at any part of the field.
+ Will stay in the pocket and take a hit.
+ Amazing job at throwing a back shoulder pass
Needs Improvement:
– Work on his play action fake better to deceive the defense into run.
– Goes to the check down too quick. Go through his reads more then check down.
– Step into his throws more so he can locate better.
– Play in an easy shotgun offense.
– Happy feet when you put pressure on him.
– Eyes tend to lock on to his target and the defense can jump on it.
– Pocket awareness will be important for him this year. Know when to step up, roll out or just throw it away.
– Hold on to the ball with both hands in the pocket. Don’t hold on to the ball like a loaf of bread.
Stanford Player Scouting Report:
#11 Shayne Skov: 6’3 245
Redshirt Senior, Position- Linebacker
Grade: 68 Early 4th round grade
Strength:
+ Maintains his gap which prevents teams catching him napping.
+ Watches plenty of game tape and changes his play according the offense he sees.
+ Most of his play making is by him reading the quarterback eyes and leading him to the play.
+ Does not bite hard on the play action so always in position to make the best defensive play.
+ Great at tackling. Will not let someone out of his grasp.
Needs Improvement:
– Must take on blocks better instead of trying to get around the blocks.
– Lacks elite speed so he has to have good angles which he misses at times.
– Got to do a better job at his angles. Understand how to put himself in good position to prevent big plays
– Way out control when he blitzes and loose contain of his gap.
#54 David Yankey: 6’5 313
Senior, Position- Guard
Grade: 78 Early 3rd round grade
Strength:
+ Takes on the blocks of the blitz and takes them out of the play.
+ Nice job of keeping the defender hands down so they can’t deflect the ball at the line of scrimmage.
+ His down block creates big holes on his side.
+ In his 4 point stance, he is so low and explodes off the snap.
Needs Improvement:
– Struggles with speed rushers. Can’t stay in front of them in pass protection.
– Has issues on roll out plays and keeping the inside guy getting to the quarterback.
– He played a lot at tackle but he is better at guard.
– Has problems creating push on a double team and can’t get them back to the second level.
– Hand placement needs some work so he doesn’t get called for holding.
– Tight hips make him have issues pulling and getting outside of the blocker.
#29 Ed Reynolds: 6’2 206
Senior, Position- Safety
Grade: 72 Late 3rd round grade
Strength:
+ Good speed and coverage skill to stay with the tight ends in the PAC 12.
+ The best at reading the quarterback eyes and letting that dictate where he goes.
+ Great ball skills and returning interception for touchdowns.
+ Follows the quarterbacks eyes where ever they go and they lead him to the ball.
+ Communicates well with his secondary and knowing their assignments
Needs Improvement:
– Got to take better angles on run defense since he is last line of the defense
– Below average tackler. Goes way too high when he makes a tackle.
– Must keep outside leverage. Don’t let someone run around you.
#93 Trent Murphy: 6’6 261
Redshirt Senior, Position- Defensive End
Grade:
Strength:
+ Does not get cut down. Stays upright and makes a play.
+ Keeps outside leverage so big runs don’t happen.
+ Great motor. Will fly to the other side of the field and make a tackle.
+ Stays parallel to the line of scrimmage so he stays balance.
+ Crashes downhill when he gets a free rush. Not tentative at all.
+ Stays at home and doesn’t fall for the window dressing.
+ Great football IQ. Reads a play and makes a big play for his defense.
Needs Improvement:
– When he drops into coverage, he drops some easy interceptions.
– Shed blocking skills should be better with his size.
– Watching the ball too much instead of winning the one on one battle.
Tennessee Player Scouting Report:
#45 A.J. Johnson- 6’2 243
Junior, Position- Linebacker
Grade: 90 Late 1st round grade
Strength:
+ Very emotional guy and will show it on the field. He is all over the field.
+ Communicates to his defense and put them in the right position.
+ He is so athletic that they even used him in goal line situations and he ran for touchdowns.
+ Does a nice job of reading the quarterback eyes and reacting to it.
+ Can get downhill fast and get into the backfield.
+ Was asked to play quarterback spy in one game and the quarterback was shut down in the running game.
Needs Improvement:
– Must wrap the ball carrier instead of trying to hit them hard.
– Needs to take better angles on tackles so he can be in better position.
– Will ball watch too much and cause him to miss out on some plays.
– Got to get off blocks better and go make a tackle.
– Have to take on the blocks at the point of attack instead of waiting for it to come to you.
– Base will get too wide and can’t move with quickness.
– Work on his zone defense and cover a man in his zone instead of covering grass.
– Bites really hard on the play action and gets himself out of position.
#70 Ja’wuan James: 6’6 318
Senior, Position- Tackle
Grade: 81 Late 2nd round grade
Strength:
+ Shuffles his feet really well and stays in front of his block.
+ Hides the screen game well and the defenders can’t read it.
+ Knows how to use inside leverage and causing the defender to go around him.
+ Does a nice job of cut block and going through the legs of the defender.
+ His offensive line was the best at sacks allowed. The quarterback didn’t get hit a lot vs tough SEC defense.
Needs Improvement:
– Struggles to square up the linebackers at the second level.
– Stops his feet and can’t create so much push on his own.
– Slow off the snap and gets beat inside from time to time.
– He is confused sometimes on what is his assignment.
Texas A&M Player Scouting Report:
#13 Mike Evans: 6’5 225
Sophomore, Position- Wide Receiver
Grade: 91 Late 1st round grade
Strength:
+ For someone his size, he is very elusive. Can make a lot of plays in the open field.
+ Will block down field and help out the running game.
+ Can win one on one jump ball situations. He is a big target in the red zone
+ He was so reliable for his quarterback and made catches when he needed to.
+ Soft hands and does not let the pass into his body.
+ Very smart. Comes back for the pass instead of waiting for it.
Needs Improvement:
– Body breaks down at times. Can he stay healthy all year???
– Does not have elite speed to blow past anyone.
– Needs to know where the first down marker is and get the first down.
– Show more effort in his run blocking.
#75 Jake Matthews: 6’5 305
Senior, Position- Tackle
Grade: 98 Top 5 pick
Strength:
+ Quick short steps allow him to stay in front of his block.
+ Can collapse the defense and create big holes for the running game.
+ Great job at cutting his man down for a 3 step pass.
+ Might be the pass blocker in 2014 NFL Draft
+ Keeps his man hands down so they don’t deflect the ball at the line of scrimmage.
Needs Improvement:
– Needs to do a better job with his hands placement. Will tend to grab outside the shoulder pads.
– Worked in a shotgun offense and needs to practice his goal line blocking.
– Was helped by his quarterback being mobile and everyone was playing contain.
– Way too high. Low man always win.
– Struggles at blocking at the second level.
Texas Christian Player Scouting Report:
#2 Jason Varrett: 5’10 176
Senior, Position- Cornerback
Grade: 95 Top 10 pick
Strength:
+ Great trail technique. Stays with his man through the route.
+ Tackles really well and doesn’t miss a lot of tackles for a corner.
+ Hides his blitz assignment from the quarterback well.
+ Plays all over the field in the secondary. Left corner, right corner and slot.
Needs Improvement:
– Must maintain outside leverage against the run.
– Has to come down hill harder when he is playing against the run.
– Not the best hands and will drop some interceptions.
#95 Devonte Fields: 6’4 240
Sophomore, Position- Defensive End
Grade: 92 Late 1st round pick
Strength:
+ He is so strong and can not be pushed back by a single block.
+ Crashes the O line down and make a play.
+ Good football awareness and reads the trick play before it happens.
+ Will get his hands in the passing lane if he doesn’t get to the quarterback.
+ Such a strong lower body and is hard to cut on to the ground.
Needs Improvement:
– Will over run plays and not maintain his gap.
– Work on his bull rush to create more of a pass rush.
– Gets stuck on a lineman from time to time.
– Plays after the whistle and will get flagged for it.
– Must keep the quarterback inside the pocket and don’t allow him to run wild.
Texas Player Scouting Report:
#1 Mike Davis: 6’2 195
Senior, Position- Wide Receiver
Grade: 62 Late 4th round grade
Strength:
+ Catches the ball with his hands and not his body which means less drops.
+ Can make plays in the open field and create big plays for himself
+ Able to blow the top of the defense and stretch the ball down the field
+ Good situational awareness and gets out of bounds in a 2 min drill.
+ Great speed to be useful on shallow or crossing routes.
Needs Improvement:
– Has to become a defender when the ball is poorly thrown and prevent the interceptions.
– Needs to protect the ball better and don’t give it up.
– Show some effort in run blocking.
– Add some bulk so he can take on physical corners.
– Got to come back for a pass instead of waiting for it.
– Must get an understanding of zone defense and how to sit in the soft part of the zone.
– Unable to win one on one battles against a corner.
#6 Quandre Diggs: 5’10 200
Junior, Position- Cornerback
Grade: 73 Middle 3rd round grade
Strength:
+ Great speed and can match a receiver step for step.
+ Added bonus: he is can play in the return game and change field position
+ Nice trail technique and being able to cut off the shallow and crossing routes.
+ Good inside leverage and not allowing easy passes.
+ Good ball skills and helps him get interceptions.
Needs Improvement:
– Weak in cover 2 defense. Release his receiver too early and allows deep passes down the sideline.
– He is a liability against the run. He is no help in your run defense.
– Weak tackler. Always diving at the feet instead of going through the ball carrier and bring them down.
– Struggles to read the quarterback eyes and break on the ball.
– Can’t win those jump ball situations.
#33 Steve Edmond: 6’3 245
Junior, Position- Linebacker
Grade: 58 Early 5th ground
Strength:
+ Very athletic and can move sideline to side with ease.
+ Can cover a running back, H back and tight end.
+ If he gets an interception then he can take it to the house.
Needs Improvement:
– Covers too much grass when he is in zone coverage.
– Gets swallowed up with blocks and big runs happen.
– Takes poor angles on tackles and allows big plays to happen.
– Tends to quit on the play before the whistle is blown.
– Weak in football awareness. Unable to read a screen or draw.
#44 Jackson Jeffcoat: 6’5 250
Senior, Position- Defensive End
Grade: 84 Middle 2nd round grade
Strength:
+ Keeps outside leverage against the run.
+ Always under control. Never has his head down or body all over the place.
+ Takes on cut blocks really well and does not get put on the ground.
+ Can dip his shoulder and get under the tackle.
+ Full array of pass rush moves like, bull and speed rush.
Needs Improvement:
– Has to use his hands more if he wants to get off blocks. Shed blocking is below average.
– Coverage skills is weak. Covers way too much grass when he is in zone.
– A little slow off the snap. Does not have a quick get off to put a tackle on their heels.
– Will be over aggressive and won’t maintain his gap.
UCONN Player Scouting Report:
#33 Yawin Smallwood: 6’4 236
Redshirt Junior, Position- Linebacker
Grade: 77 Early 3rd round grade
Strength:
+ Understands crossing routes and how to cut them off over the middle.
+ Great football IQ and can read screens or draw to stop before it happens.
+ Strong! Can take on 300 pounds offensive lineman without getting pushed back.
+ Was used as an edge rusher and created pressure on the quarterback.
Needs Improvement:
– Lacks the speed to go sideline to sideline.
– Need to come down harder against the run. Side step way too much for my liking.
– Head gets down and cause him to be out of control
– Coverage skills are way below average. Gets beaten many times
– Bites hard on the play action and gets out of position.
– Must use his hands more if he wants to shed blocks.
USC Player Scouting Report:
#91 Morgan Breslin: 6’2 250
Senior, Position- Outside Linebacker/ Defensive End
Grade: 83 Late 2nd round grade
Strength:
+ When running down the sideline, stay parallel to the line of scrimmage.
+ Smart kid and recognize the snap count of an offense.
+ Great 3 point stance and explodes off the snap. Many O lineman to false start because of his get off.
+ Crashes down the O line very well to stop the inside run.
+ Keeps outside leverage and won’t allow runs to happen outside of him.
+ Executes the stunt play with the right timing and footwork.
+ Great motor. He will be at the line of scrimmage and will chase down the play 20 yards down the field.
+ He is in great condition. Plays through the whole game and doesn’t wear down.
Needs Improvement:
– Over aggressive in his pass rush and blows right past the quarterback. Needs to understand where the quarterback spot is at.
– Use his hands more if he wants to get blocks off of him.
– Will get out of control and just take himself out of the play.
– Tacking skills have to improve. Stops his feet and ducks his head down when he attempts to tackle.
– Will abandon his run responsibility and a huge hole will develop
#18 Dion Bailey: 6’0 200
Redshirt Junior, Position- Linebacker
Grade: 72 Late 3rd round grade
Strength:
+ Comes downhill and makes an effort to stop the run.
+ Uses leverage well against at run block.
+ Shadows his man well to match him step for step.
+ Reads the quarterback eyes then reacts
+ Very sure tackler. Does not have many misses tackles.
Needs Improvement:
– Covers too much grass when he is in zone coverage.
– Must keep inside leverage when he is in coverage. You can not get beat inside.
– Does face guard. Have to turn your head to the football or you will get called for pass interference.
– Needs to understand situational defense on 3 down. Don’t give too much cushion on 3rd down and allow the team to get the first down.
– Bites hard on the play action and puts himself in bad position.
Vanderbilt Player Scouting Report:
#87 Jordan Matthews: 6’3 206
Senior, Position- Wide Receiver
Grade: 94 Middle 1st round grade
Strength:
+ Great hands. Can make spectacular catches
+ Wins jump ball situation. Just throw it up for him and he will make the catch.
+ Amazing route runner. Doesn’t have elite speed but he beats his man because of his footwork.
+ Such a strong lower body and can power for extra yards.
+ Knows how to use his body instead of pushing off or using his hands.
+ Nice job of using two feet and catching the ball on the sideline.
Needs Improvement:
– Understand where the sideline is and don’t let the defender push you out.
– Not very elusive and won’t make many people miss in the open field
Virginia Tech Player Scouting Report:
#1 Antone Exum: 6’1 220
Redshirt Senior, Position- Cornerback
Grade: 66 Middle 4th round grade
Strength:
+ Good football awareness and seeing screen before it happens.
+ Puts the helmet on the football to cause a fumble.
+ Knows the route running and how to cut them off.
+ Big and strong so he can get physical with a receiver.
Needs Improvement:
– Not the best at sitting on the route and stopping on 3rd down.
– Tackling skills need some work if he wants to be a better corner.
– Very weak in run support. Don’t expect him to come up and hit.
– Has to do a better job of playing the ball and receiver.
– Lacks elite speed so he can’t recover if he makes a mistake.
– Will grab and hold if he gets beat off the line of scrimmage.
#17 Kyle Fuller: 6’0 194
Senior, Position- Cornerback
Grade: 55 Middle 5th round grade
Strength:
+ Great speed. Stay with any receiver, no matter how fast they are.
+ Useful in the return game and can flip field position.
+ Not afraid to help out in run support.
Needs Improvement:
– Better understanding of route running and why the receiver is running this route.
– Stops his feet when he tackles. Go through the ball carrier.
– Break on the ball better and have more pass deflected.
– Call for pass interference too much because he hasn’t learned how to play the football.
#3 Logan Thomas: 6’6 254
Redshirt Senior, Position- Quarterback
Grade: 51 Late 5th round grade
Strength:
+ Has that body build like Big Ben and can shake off tackles and extend plays.
+ The best arm talent. The ball gets out of hands so quickly and such a strong arm.
Needs Improvement:
– Work with his coaches on the play action fake and really fooling the defense.
– Like any other right handed quarterback, has problems rolling out to his left and throwing the football.
– Continue to work on his footwork because he is off when his footwork is wrong.
– Forces the ball into tight windows and that why he is high at interceptions.
– Holds on to the ball too long and takes a sack. Understand when the play is dead and throw the ball away.
– Consistency is not in his game right now. He will play great then play really poor.
– Ball placement has to be better. Got to give your receiver a chance to catch it
#99 James Gayle: 6’4 255
Redshirt Senior, Position- Defensive End
Grade: 92 Late 1st round grade
Strength:
+ Nice job of using his hands and getting the block off of him.
+ Can bend the edge and put pressure on the quarterback.
+ Explodes off the ball and gives lineman problems.
+ His coaches played him standing up and with hand in the dirt but still so effective.
+ Shoots the gap and maintains his responsibility.
+ Does not get pushed back which makes the run game difficult with him in the game.
+ Reads the pulling guard and follows them to the ball.
+ Plays for all 4 quarters and doesn’t wear down.
Needs Improvement:
– Needs to keep a strong, solid base so the blocker and push him around.
– Cut blocks give him trouble and get him on the ground.
– Someone with long arms like him should get his hands up in the passing lane.
– Must always ready especially against these up tempo offense.
Washington Player Scouting Report:
#88 Austin Seferian-Jenkins: 6’6 276
Junior, Position- Tight End
Grade: 62 Late 4th round grade
Strength:
+ They flanked him out at times and he creates a mismatch with anyone…linebacker, safety and corners.
+ Just looking at him in the huddle, he is bigger than most of the offensive lineman.
+ Above average in his pass blocking which helps his quarterback
+ Wins one on one jump ball situations. Bodies up the defender and catches the ball.
+ Does a nice job of hand placement when he is blocking. Punching his hands in the chest.
+ Huge hands and he can catch a pass with one hand.
Needs Improvement:
– MAJOR RED FLAG: Off the field issues and repeated.
– Stops his feet when he is blocking and can’t sustain his block.
– Needs work on his route running since he doesn’t have elite speed.
– Has to understand zone defense and don’t run into coverage.
– For a guy his size, he must be a bigger red zone target.
#1 Sean Parker: 5’10 195
Senior, Position- Safety
Grade: 77 Early 3rd round grade
Strength:
+ Will come up and make a tackle against the run.
+ Communicates with his secondary and put them in the right position.
+ Keeps outside leverage and doesn’t allow big runs to the outside.
+ Takes good angles on tackles.
+ Can bring pressure on the quarterback when he blitzes.
Needs Improvement:
– Got to shed blocks better so he can make more tackles.
– Man to man coverage is weak and gets beaten down field.
– Gives too much cushion in zone coverage.
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