Preview of Preseason game Jacksonville Jaguars vs Philadelphia Eagles

Posted by Mitch Fairchild on August 25, 2013

Jacksonville Jaguars Rookie Scouting Report:

#76 Luke Joeckel: 6’6 306, Texas A&M

1^st round 2^nd pick, Position- Tackle

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Takes quick short steps. – When he gets pushed back

Never out of position. then learn how to reanchor.

+ He is so fundamental in – His first step needs to attack

all his movements and stays instead of going backwards.

so low. – Needs to work on his run

+ Understands when a blitz is blocking. Can’t drive anyone

coming and take the inside guy. back.

What to Watch for:

Can he stay in the game without getting hurt???
Does he protect the backside???
In goal line situations, does he create a push???

#37 Johnathan Cyprien: 6’0 217, Florida International

2^nd round 33^rd pick, Position- Safety

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Great ball skills. Can – Got to do a better job at

really go up and get the breaking down the ball

ball. carrier and make a tackle.

+ Does a good job of reading – Too much diving at the feet

the quarterback eyes and instead of going through for

reacting to it. the tackle.

+ The best coverage safety

in the 2013 NFL Draft.

+ Amazing job of using his

hands to shed the block and

making a play.

What to Watch for:

Does he improve after a poor preseason???
How well does he tackle in this game???
Is he a leader for his secondary???

#27 Dwayne Gratz: 5’11 201, Connecticut

3^rd round 64^th pick, Position- Cornerback

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Fluid hips so he is – Gives too much cushion in

able to turn his body zone coverage.

quickly. – Slow to break on the ball.

+ Good in run support. – Way out of control when

Very sound tackler. he is taking on blocks.

+ Shed blocking skills are

way above average for a

corner.

+ Has great size and speed to

cover #1 or #2 and TE as well.

What to Watch for:

Can he earn a starting job???
Was he able to stay with a speedy receiver???
How well does he do in zone coverage???

Philadelphia Eagles Rookie Scouting Report:

#65 Lane Johnson: 6’6 306, Oklahoma

1^st round 3^rd pick, Position- Tackle

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Very athletic and – His footwork cause him

can get to the second problems with the inside

level quickly. move.

+ Maintains his block – Stops his feet in pass

throughout the play. protection and gets

+ Can collapse the himself in trouble.

defense and cause

them to be mush

together.

What to Watch for:

Can he keep being a dominate tackle???
Did he pull out on the screen game???
How did he handle the speed rushers???

#86 Zach Ertz: 6’5 249, Stanford

2^nd round 35^th pick, Position- Tight End

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Soft hands and – Has to work on blocking at the

catches anything the second level.

that comes his way. – Got to work on high pointing

+ Great field awareness the ball.

and zone understanding. – His base will get too wide

+ Best route runner in the and cause him to miss blocks.

2013 NFL Draft.

What to Watch for:

Was he used as an H-Back???
Did he get more targets???
Did he play the whole first half???

Preview of Preseason game New York Jets vs New York Giants

Posted by Mitch Fairchild on August 24, 2013

New York Jets Rookie Scouting Report:

#91 Sheldon Richardson: 6’3 294, Missouri

1^st round 13^th pick, Position- Defensive Tackle

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Takes on the one – Gets drove back in goal line

on one blocks well. situations.

+ Very quick off the – Pass rush specialist but weak

ball. against the run.

+Makes a lot of plays – Very weak play recognition.

in the backfield. Create – Needs to use his hands more

tackle for loss. to get the Oline off of him.

+ Has a great motor will

chase down plays.

What to Watch for:

Does he keep up his momentum in the preseason???
How effective was he in run defense???
How much work did he get in the game???

#7 Geno Smith: 6’3 221, West Virginia

2^nd round 39^th pick, Position- Quarterback

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Has great feet. Always – Stares down his targer. Got

keeps them moving to his to work on eye discipline.

target. – Work on his route tree. Moving

+ Amazing touch on the to his 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd read.

ball and can drop it in. – Weak in pocket awareness.

+ Team down 31 points Understand when to step up.

and he is still pushing his – Struggles in bad weather.

team.

What to Watch for:

Was he able to roll out of the pocket???
How did he look? Did he have a limp???
Does he win the starting quarterback job???

#67 Brian Winters: 6’4 320, Kent State

3^rd round 72^nd pick, Position- Guard

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Amazing job at not – A little slow off the snap and

giving away the screen be beat from time to time.

or draw plays. – Slide step is a little to high

+ Has such a powerful and slow.

punch and hits his guy – Tight at the hips and have

in the chest. problems to turn his body.

+ Strong upper body and – Head will be down and

creates many pancake blocks. cause him to get out of

+ Perfect for the zone blocking control.

scheme. – Cut blocking needs some

+ Legs never stop moving. work.

Always driving them.

What to Watch for:

Can he handle the NFL defense???
Did he create holes in the running game???
Was he on first team offense???

New York Giants Rookie Scouting Report:

#72 Justin Pugh: 6’4 301, Syracuse

1^st round 19^th pick, Position- Guard

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Keeps a good solid – Very weak at the second level.

base. Never is off balance. Can’t square up the linebacker.

+ Fantastic in goal line plays. – Hands tend to slip outside the

Stays low and drives the defender so could be called for

defender back. holding.

+ Good football IQ. Understands – Not very athletic so has trouble

blitzes and when to switch. going out for screen passes.

What to Watch for:

Did he improve on his last preseason game?
Was he on the field with first team offense???
Where did they play him on the offensive line???

#74 Johnathan Hankins: 6’2 320, Ohio State

2^nd round 49^th pick, Position- Defensive Tackle

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Causes trouble for the – Too high at times and will be

double team. Does not on his tippy toes. Can’t create

allow them to push him much push.

back. – Slow off the snap. Got to get

+ Uses leverage really well lower in his stance to shoot

and causes problems for out.

the lineman. – On the ground too much. Must

+ Punches his man right into pick up his knees.

the chest and puts them

on their heels.

What to Watch for:

Can he continue his good preseason???
Does he stuff the running attack???
How much did he play in the game???

#79 Damontre Moore: 6’5 250, Texas A&M

3^rd round 81^st pick, Position- Defensive End

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Stays upright when he – Tackling skills are below

gets cut blocked average. Breaking down

+ Really uses leverage the ball carrier needs

well and makes up for some work.

the lack of strength. – Must stay parallel to the

+ High motor, will go line of scrimmage when

sideline to sideline and moving to the sidelines.

make a tackle. – Giants coaching will teach

+ Amazing job at using his him on getting his hands

hands and keeping the block in the passing lane.

off of him.

What to Watch for:

Does it look like his shoulder is hurting him???
Did he create pressure like he did in the 2^nd preseason game?
Was able to make another play on special teams?

Preview of Preseason game Cleveland Browns vs Indianapolis Colts

Posted by Mitch Fairchild on August 24, 2013

Cleveland Browns Rookie Scouting Report:

#51 Barkevious Mingo: 6’4 241, LSU

1^st round 6^th pick, Position- Defensive End

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ More effective as – Needs to attack the block at

a stand up lineman the point of attack.

then in a 3 point stance. – His motor will be hot and cold

+ For a guy his size, he from time to time.

made a lot of plays on – Will get too high at times and

special team. is not at a ready position to

+ Uses his hands really tackle.

well when he is creating – Needs to get his hands up in

a pass rush. the passing lane.

+ Keeps outside leverage – Got to take on double team

against the run. better.

#65 Garrett Gilkey: 6’6 318, Chadron State

7^th round 227^th pick, Position – Guard

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Disguises the screen – His blitz pick up needs some

play really well so D can work. Have to take the inside

not key on it. guy.

+ His double team blocking – Tight in the hips which cause

is good fundamentally and him to struggle at pulling.

gets to the second level. – Hand placement has to be

+ Squares up his block at better. Too much grabbing

the second level nicely. outside the pads.

Able to block a linebacker.

+ Knows how to finish off

his block.

+ Shuffles his feet well

and can sustain his block.

Indianapolis Colts Rookie Scouting Report:

#92 Bjoern Werner: 6’3 266, Florida State

1^st round 24^th pick, Position- Defensive End

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Has an unbelievable – Will get high and stop his

motor. Reminds me of feet.

a Jared Allen. – Work on his hands so he

+ 4 point stance is so get off from blockers

low and explodes out. – Not very athletic and

+ Great football recognition. won’t “wow” you with

Reads a play and stops it. combine numbers.

What to Watch for:

How much does he IMPACT the run defense???
Did he play much in the game????
He finish the game healthy???

#69 Hugh Thornton: 6’3 320, Illinois

3^rd round 86^th pick, Position- Guard

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Quick, short steps – Struggles to reanchor and

make him able to react and reload his hips.

well. – His stance is flawed. Way

+ Great at pulling and too high.

getting to the second – Weak at the tackle because

level. of a slow kickslide.

+ Hook block is nice.

Able to get outside

leverage on his block.

What to Watch for:

Where did he play? Tackle or Guard
Did he win one on one battles with a defensive line
In goal line situations, was able to get a push

#37 Kerwynn Williams: 5’8 198, Utah State

7^th round 230^th pick, Position- Running Back

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Follows his block and – Must disguise the screen play

takes what the defense a little better so the defense

gives him. can key in on it.

+ Does not go down after – Got to do a better job of

first hit. Keeps driving his blocking to stay in for 3

legs and gets extra yards. downs.

What to Watch for:

Did he get more carries with only 3 running backs on the team???
How much did he Impact the return game?
Was he good in pass protection on 3^rd down???

#86 Justice Cunningham: 6’3 258, Michigan State

7^th round 254^th pick, Position- Tight end

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Really good in pass – Has to work on being a lead

blocking and can play blocker and blocking at the

on 3^rd down to protect second level.

the quarterback.

+ Soft hands and catches

a lot passes that come his

way.

+ Was on the field a lot

but doesn’t seem to wear

down.

What to Watch for:

With Fleener struggling….does he take advantage of it???
Was he a target in the run zone???
Is he in on running plays???

Preview of Preseason game Buffalo Bills vs Washington

Posted by Mitch Fairchild on August 24, 2013

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#10 Robert Woods: 6’0 201, USC

2nd round 41st pick, Position- Wide Receiver

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Biggest strength is in – Blocking skills are below average.

his crossing or shallow Needs to show better effort.

routes. – Seems to lose his cool on the

+ Playmaking skills are field and will get into fights

really good. He can do – Not the best at securing the

a lot in the open field. football. Too many fumbles.

+ Not afraid to go over – Has some work to do on the

the middle and take a fundamentals on punt return.

hit.

+ Good situational aware

ness and knows when to

get out of bounds in 2 min

drill.`

What to Watch for:

Where do the Bills play him? At slot or flank???
How many screen plays do they run for him???
Was he effective in the red zone???

#50 Kiko Alonso: 6’3 238, Oregon

2^nd round 46^th pick, Position- Linebacker

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ A Troy Polamalu at the – Takes poor angles on tackles.

linebacker position. – Head will be down at times

+ He is lighting off the snap and cause him to whiff at

and gets into the backfield. tackles.

+ A playmaker on defense. – Got to put himself in better

Creates turnovers, fumbles, position when he tackles

interceptions and sacks. – Bites way too hard on play

+ Gets physical with the action and gets out of position.

tight end at the line of – Can’t turn his back on the QB

scrimmage. when he is in coverage.

+ Takes on blocks really

well and able to stop the

run game.

+ Useful in blitz package

and gets pressure on QB.

What to Watch for:

How much better is his tackling skills???
Did he make an impact on special teams???
How many times was he in the backfield???

#88 Marquise Goodwin: 5’9 177, Texas

3^rd round 78^th pick, Position- Wide Receiver

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ His double move will – Lacks ball skills. Can’t seem to

break ankles and DB’s locate the ball and play it.

have no chance to recover. – Catches the ball with his body

+ Useful on special teams. and not his hands.

Olympic type speed. – Gets knocked off his route if

+ Light feet, is able to tip you get physical with him.

toe the sideline and gain – A little loose with the ball.

extra yards. – Must hold the football, high

+ Will follow his blockers and tight.

to create a big run.

What to Watch for:

Did he make any big plays on special teams????
Where did the coaching staff play him???
Was he on 1^st team offense???

Washington

#39 David Amerson: 6’1 194, North Carolina State

2^nd round 51^st pick, Position- Cornerback

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Good route understanding – Afraid to take a hit and allows

so he can break on them and big runs to happen.

make a play. – Bites too hard on a double

+ Knows how to use his hands move and is not able to

in pass defense. recover.

+ His best skill, is reading the – When the ball is in the air,

receiver and reacting to his then he must turn his head

movement. and play the ball.

+ Does not get called for pass

interference.

#86 Jordan Reed: 6’3 225, Florida

3^rd round 85^th pick, Position- Tight End

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Long arms and big hands – Was not very big in the red

allow him to snatch the ball zone as you would like. Does

out of the air. not come up with the football.

+ Does a nice job of disguising – Poor blocker. He will be a liability

run or pass so the defense can’t in the running game.

key in on his assignment. – Must come back for the pass

+ Elusive for a tight end. Has instead of waiting for it.

the speed not many have.

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Preview of Preseason game Oakland Raiders vs Chicago Bears

Posted by Mitch Fairchild on August 24, 2013

Oakland Raiders Rookie Scouting Report:

#25 D.J. Hayden: 5’11 191, Houston

1^st round 12^th pick, Position- Cornerback

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Wow! Shows some hustle, – Needs to work on his tackling

running back was running for skills.

a touchdown and he chased – Can he stay healthy? Lost most

him from behind. of last year and was hurt during

+ Does a great job of reading training camp.

the receiver and playing off

of them.

+ Sheds his block really well.

+ Good speed to stay with a

receiver in a crossing or shallow

route.

#71 Menelik Watson: 6’5 310, Florida State

2^nd round 42^nd pick, Position- Tackle

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Does a nice job of – Weak kick slide. Has to improve

sustaining his blocks. to handle speed rushers.

Always staying in front – Slow footed off the snap and gets

of his man. beat inside quite a bit.

+ Would be good in the – Hands will get caught outside the

zone blocking scheme. pads.

He is very good as a run

blocker.

+ Has a very smooth slide

step. Athletic and moves

side to side really well.

#55 Sio Moore: 6’1 245, UCONN

3^rd round 66^th pick, Position- Defensive End

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Does a good job if he – Head will be down at times

doesn’t create a pass and cause him to be late.

rush then get his hands – Has to work with his coaches

in the passing lane. on using his hands more.

+ Takes on his blocks and – Struggles to stay squared and

can be effective against the makes him off balance.

run.

+ Reads the quarterback eyes

in zone coverage, making him

react quickly.

+ Always maintain outside leverage

and prevents big runs.

#19 Brice Butler: 6’3 205, San Diego State

7^th round 209^th pick, Position- Wide Receiver

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Will be down field and – In a scramble drill, you can’t

blocking for the running retreat back but come back

game. for the quarterback.

+ When he gets the ball in – Does a little too much celebration

open field and makes some when he does a little thing.

plays.

+ Can make catches with a

defender draped all over him.

Chicago Bears Rookie Scouting Report:

#75 Kyle Long: 6’6 313, Oregon

1^st round 20^th pick, Position – Guard

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Always keeps inside – Gets too wide of a base and

leverage as guard so can’t move his feet.

no one can get an easy – Hand placement has to get

pass rush. better if wants to be effective.

+ Great pulling guard and

unloads on the linebacker

at the second level.

+ Athletic and can get to

linebackers really quick off

the snap.

#57 Jon Bostic: 6’1 245, Florida

2^nd round 50^th pick, Position – Linebacker

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Good play recognition – Fails in his trail technique and

and gets into the backfield. can’t recover on plays.

+ Had a great interception – Lacks some size and unable to

and returned it for a TD. to take on blocks.

+ Plays the quarterback – Bites too hard on the play

eyes well and makes a action and gets out of

play on the ball. position.

Gives way too much

cushion in zone coverage.

#60 Khaseem Green: 6’1 241, Rutgers

4^th round 117^th pick, Position – Linebacker

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Good latterel quick – Must maintain outside

ness and can move leverage against the run.

sideline to sideline really – Very slow to react in zone

well. coverage

+ Sound tackler. Makes – Covers too much grass in

sure he wraps up. coverage.

#67 Jordan Mills: 6’5 316, Louisiana Tech

5^th round 163^rd pick, Position – Tackle

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Blocks off the inside – Has to learn how to reload his

move well. and not get driven back.

+ His pass blocking is – Football IQ is lacking and does

the biggest strength. not understand blitz pick up.

His down blocking needs some

work. Not been able to colappas

the defense.

Preview of Preseason game Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers

Posted by Mitch Fairchild on August 23, 2013

Seattle Seahawks Rookie Scouting Report:

#33 Christine Michael: 510 220, Texas A&M

2^nd round 62^nd pick, Position- Running Back

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Worked with his – Seems a little tentative when

position coach on running the football.

pass blocking skills – Work on making his play action

and it shows up on more believeable so the defense

the tape. can bite on it.

+ Always driving his – Must hold the ball on the right

legs after contact and side when running the ball.

lowers the boom.

+ One cut and goes.

+ Stays low throughout

the run.

#97 Jordan Hill: 6’1 303, Penn State

3^rd round 87^th pick, Position- Defensive Tackle

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Explodes off the snap – Can not put his hands in the

and gets into the back blocker face. Must punch into

field. the chest.

+ Does not get pushed – Gets out of control and lose

back or lose his gap site of the ball.

responsibility. – If he can’t get pressure on

+ Sheds a block like the quarterback then get his

best of them. hands in the passing lane.

+ Keeps his feet moving – Tackling skills are less then

and creates push up the to be desired.

middle.

Green Bay Packers Rookie Scouting Report:

#27 Eddie Lacy: 5’11 230, Alabama

2^nd round 61^st pick, Position- Running Back

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Never stops chopping his – Sometimes can be careless

legs and will get extra yards. with the football. Must hold

+ Great understanding of the it high and tight.

blocking scheme and how to – Can be a little heavy on the

make an effective run. spin move.

+ Would be best utilized in – Not very effective in the passing

goal to go or short yardage game.

situations. – Has to have a running start to

+ Stays low throughout his be effective. Can’t stop and go.

run.

#69 David Bakhiari: 6’4 300, Colorado

4^th round 109^th pick, Position- Tackle

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Understands his assignment – Struggles to hook block and

in blitz pickup and takes the get outside leverage against

inside guy. the defender

+ Quick short steps allow him – Not as athletic to square up

to adjust to what the defender his block at the second level.

does. – His run blocking needs some

+ Knows how to finish off his work to help his team.

blocks and get them down. – Stops his feet at times and

+ His longs arms allow him to can’t drive is block back.

be effective as a pass blocker.

#33 Micah Hyde: 6’0 197, Iowa

5^th round 159^th pick, Position- Cornerback

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Very good tackler. Will – Fails in his trail technique and

wrap up the ball carrier struggles staying with a receiver

to prevent broken tackles on a crossing pattern.

and big plays. – Must work on playing the ball

+ Nice job of breaking on and the receiver in the red zone.

the ball and making a play. – Shed the blocks better to stop the

+ Always keeps outside run.

leverage against the run.

Preview of Preseason game Carolina Panthers vs Baltimore Ravens

Posted by Mitch Fairchild on August 22, 2013

Carolina Panthers Rookie Scouting Report:

Star Lotulelei: 6’2 311, #96, Utah

1^st round 14^th pick, Position – Defensive Tackle

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Stands up his lineman – Head will be down and cause

and causes them to be him to be out of control.

on their heels. – Has to pick up his knees, is

+ His 3 point stance is so on the ground too much.

low and explodes off the – Not the best at creating any

snap. pass rush on the quarterback.

Kawann Short: 6’3 299, #68, Purdue

2^nd round 44^th pick, Position – Defensive Tackle

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Uses his hands a lot – Will get too high at times

to fight off the blocker and can not create a push.

and gives him a chance – Needs to get his hands into

to make a play. the passing lane to disturb

+ Great hustle. Will the quarterback.

chase down any play

from behind.

A.J. Klein: 6’1 250, #56, Iowa State

5^th round 148^th pick, Position – Linebacker

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Takes on the block – Lacks that speed to recover

and sheds it really well. on any mistake.

+ Not afraid to go out – Short arms give him trouble

and hit. Loves the contact. on separation with the D line.

+ Has an unbelievable motor – Struggles to create pressure

and will play at the end of the on the edge.

whistle. – Can’t turn your back to the

+ Great football awareness quarterback when you are

and knows where he is in coverage

suppose to be.

Baltimore Ravens Rookie Scouting Report:

Matt Elam: 5’10 208, #26, Florida

1^st round 32^nd pick, Position- Safety

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Does a nice job – Has to be more prepare before

in making an impact the snap.

on special teams. – Targets the head too much and

+ Can play in the box may get flagged.

and lay a hit into some – Head will be down at times and

one. will whiff on tackles.

+ Good job of breaking – Lacks the size you want in a

down the ball carrier and safety.

making a tackle.

+ He is a leader of the D

and will play til the

whistle is blown.

Brandon Williams: 6’1 335, #98, Missouri Southern State

3^rd round 94^th pick, Position- Defensive Tackle

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Does a nice job of – Needs to stay upright and

staying parrale to the take on cut blocks better.

line of scrimmage and – Must keep his legs driving

doesn’t chase a play when he makes contact

from behind. with a blocker.

+ Effective in goal to

go situations because

he puts up a wall

against the O line.

+ Uses his hands really

well and sheds a block.

Preview of preseason game New England Patriots vs Detroit Lions

Posted by Mitch Fairchild on August 22, 2013

New England Patriots Rookie Scouting:

Jamie Collins: 6’3 250, #91, Southern Mississippi

2^nd round 52 pick, Position- Defensive End

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Understands how to take on blocks – Got to work on taking on the

and making sure the blocker doesn’t double team better. Looking

get to the second level. for the football instead of

+ If he doesn’t get a pass rush then he maintaining his gap.

gets his hands up and deflect passes. – Weakness is in coverage

+ Unbelievable motor. Never quits on and covers too much grass.

the play. – Has to stay at home and don’t

+ He has worked with his coaches on his fall for the window dressing.

hands and you can tell because he is never

Velcro to a lineman.

+ Such a strong upper body, he tosses bigger

offensive linemen like they are a rag doll.

+ Really sets the edge well and does not allow

the big run on the outside.

What to Watch for:

Does he create any pass rush???
Was he asked to play into coverage???
How much of the game did he play???

Aaron Dobson: 6’3 210, #17, Marshall

2^nd round 59^th pick, Position- Wide Receiver

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Very aggressive in his – Work on catching the ball with his

blocking so he can be hands instead of his body.

effective in the run game. – Needs to understand where the ball is

+ His long arms allow him going to be and run to that spot instead of

to catch the ball away from looking at the ball the whole time, slowing

his body. himself down.

+ Strides are long so it allows – Coaches need to work with him on route

him to get down the field fast. running footwork. He is taking the wrong

+ Can high point the best with steps to break out of his route.

the best of them. – Sits and waits for the ball to come to him

+ Able to blow the top of the intead of going to the ball.

defense like Randy Moss.

What to Watch for:

Was a deep pass thrown to him???
Did he have any drops???
Was he on 1^st team offense???

Logan Ryan: 5’11 191, #26, Rutgers

3^rd round 83^rd pick, Position- Cornerback

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Sound tackler. Goes through – Will face guard at times. He

the ball carrier like he is suppose must be able to stay on the

to. receiver but also turn his

+ Always keeps outside leverage, body and play the ball.

preventing the big plays happening. – Have to take on blocks better

+ Smooth in the hips so he is able to if he wants to help in run support.

move quick and with ease. No torque – Weak in man to man especially

in his movement. press man.

+ Not afraid to hit for a corner. Plays

like a linebacker at times.

What to Watch for:

How much did he help in run support???
Did he continue to play on 1^st team defense???
Which did they primarily play??? Man or Zone???

Detroit Lions Rookie Scouting Report:

Ziggy Ansah: 6’5 271, #94, BYU

1^st round 5^th pick, Position- Defensive End

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Explodes off the snap – Must use his hands more

and puts the lineman on to get a blocker off of him.

their heels. – Needs to stay low through

+ Does not get pushed out the play.

back and holds strong – Gets worn out late in the

against the run. game. Has to be in better

+ Will get his hands in the condition.

passing lane if he doesn’t – Too much ball watching

get pressure on the QB. instead of playing his

+ Just good football man.

awareness.

Darius Slay: 6’0 192, #30, Mississippi State

2^nd round 36^th pick, Position- Cornerback

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Has elite speed – Fly opens his hips and

so he can stay with causes him to be in a

any receiver either bad position.

flanked or slot. – Must shed his block

+ Takes on cut blocks better if he wants to

very well. Stays upright. help out against the run.

+ Shadows the receiver – Has to be more physical

really well. Able to match in cover 2.

them step for step.

Larry Warford: 6’3 332, #75, Kentucky

3^rd round 65^th pick, Position- Guard

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Can really reanchor – Footwork has to improve

and prevent the lineman in his pass protection.

to push him back. – Struggles to understand

+ Has a great punch blitz pick up.

and hits the D lineman – Problems squaring up

in the chest. the linebacker at second

+ Hides his assignment level.

in the screen game well.

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Pittsburgh Steelers

#95 Jarvis Jones: 6’2 245, Georgia

1^st round 17^th pick, Position- Outside Linebacker

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Good motor. Plays – Seems to go for the pass rush,

until the whistle is no matter what down it is. Does

blown. not maintain in run support.

+ Takes on blocks. Does – Weak in pass coverage.

not wait for the block to – Does not play the double team

come to him. well and gets pushed back to

+ Very aggressive. Will fly the second level.

all over the field to make

a play.

What to Watch for:

Can he create pressure on the quarterback???
How was he in run defense???
Was he on 1st team defense???

#26 Le’Veon Bell: 6’1 244, Michigan State

2^nd round 48^th pick, Position- Running Back

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Able to get big runs – Doesn’t have a second gear

because he follows his so he can’t break away.

blockers. – Will go for the home run

+ He was the leader in play instead of taking what

Yards After Contact (YAC) the defense gives him.

So strong in his legs and – Has to get lower to be

can break arm tackles. an effective pass blocker.

+ Soft hands and can catch

any pass you throw to him.

+ Even facing an 8 man box,

he was still able to run the

ball successfully.

What to Watch for:

Does it look like the knee injury is bothering him???
Did he prove to be the #1 running back on the team???
Was he used in the passing game???

#11 Markus Wheaton: 5’11 182, Oregon State

3^rd round 79^th pick, Position- Wide Receiver

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Disguises his job – Weak in jump ball situations.

so well, that a DB Doesn’t high point the ball.

can not read anything – Lets the ball come into his

off of him. body and not his hands.

+ Coaches have taught – Work with his coaches on

him well on the sideline his route running.

drill. – Struggles to get past bump

+ Shows good effort in his man coverage.

blocking. Does not quit on

any play even if he doesn’t

get the ball.

What to Watch for:

Does he help Big Ben in the passing game???
How much did he play in the game???
Did he drop any passes???

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#39 David Amerson: 6’1 194, North Carolina State

2^nd round 51^st pick, Position- Cornerback

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Good route understanding – Afraid to take a hit and allows

so he can break on them and big runs to happen.

make a play. – Bites too hard on a double

+ Knows how to use his hands move and is not able to

in pass defense. recover.

+ His best skill, is reading the – When the ball is in the air,

receiver and reacting to his then he must turn his head

movement. and play the ball.

+ Does not get called for pass

interference.

What to Watch for:

Did he play on first team defense???
Which defense did they play….man or zone???
How many pass deflections did he have???

#86 Jordan Reed: 6’3 225, Florida

3^rd round 85^th pick, Position- Tight End

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Long arms and big hands – Was not very big in the red

allow him to snatch the ball zone as you would like. Does

out of the air. not come up with the football.

+ Does a nice job of disguising – Poor blocker. He will be a liability

run or pass so the defense can’t in the running game.

key in on his assignment. – Must come back for the pass

+ Elusive for a tight end. Has instead of waiting for it.

the speed not many have.

What to Watch for:

Was he a target in the red zone??
How was his blocking in the game???
Was he on first team offense???

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Posted by Mitch Fairchild on August 18, 2013

Indianapolis Colts Rookie Scouting Report:

#92 Bjoern Werner: 6’3 266, Florida State

1^st round 24^th pick, Position- Defensive End

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Has an unbelievable – Will get high and stop his

motor. Reminds me of feet.

a Jared Allen. – Work on his hands so he

+ 4 point stance is so get off from blockers

low and explodes out. – Not very athletic and

+ Great football recognition. won’t “wow” you with

Reads a play and stops it. combine numbers.

What to Watch for:

Does he transition well to a OLB and standing up
Was he able to get pressure on the quarterback
Did he get his hands in the passing lane

#69 Hugh Thornton: 6’3 320, Illinois

3^rd round 86^th pick, Position- Guard

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Quick, short steps – Struggles to reanchor and

make him able to react and reload his hips.

well. – His stance is flawed. Way

+ Great at pulling and too high.

getting to the second – Weak at the tackle because

level. of a slow kickslide.

+ Hook block is nice.

Able to get outside

leverage on his block.

What to Watch for:

Where did he play? Tackle or Guard
Did he win one on one battles with a defensive line
In goal line situations, was able to get a push

New York Giants Rookie Scouting Report:

#72 Justin Pugh: 6’4 301, Syracuse

1^st round 19^th pick, Position- Guard

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Keeps a good solid – Very weak at the second level.

base. Never is off balance. Can’t square up the linebacker.

+ Fantastic in goal line plays. – Hands tend to slip outside the

Stays low and drives the defender so could be called for

defender back. holding.

+ Good football IQ. Understands – Not very athletic so has trouble

blitzes and when to switch. going out for screen passes.

#74 Johnathan Hankins: 6’2 320, Ohio State

2^nd round 49^th pick, Position- Defensive Tackle

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Causes trouble for the – Too high at times and will be

double team. Does not on his tippy toes. Can’t create

allow them to push him much push.

back. – Slow off the snap. Got to get

+ Uses leverage really well lower in his stance to shoot

and causes problems for out.

the lineman. – On the ground too much. Must

+ Punches his man right into pick up his knees.

the chest and puts them

on their heels.

#79 Damontre Moore: 6’5 250, Texas A

3^rd round 81^st pick, Position- Defensive End

Strength: Needs Improvement:

+ Stays upright when he – Tackling skills are below

gets cut blocked average. Breaking down

+ Really uses leverage the ball carrier needs

well and makes up for some work.

the lack of strength. – Must stay parallel to the

+ High motor, will go line of scrimmage when

sideline to sideline and moving to the sidelines.

make a tackle. – Giants coaching will teach

+ Amazing job at using his him on getting his hands

hands and keeping the block in the passing lane.

off of him.

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