St. Louis Rams Rookie Scouting Report:
#11 Tavon Austin: 5’8 174, West Virginia
1st round 8th pick, Position – Wide Receiver
Strength: Needs Improvement:
+ Does not drop the – Not the best blocker on screens
ball or fumble. or running plays.
+ Not afraid to go – He gets knocked off his route very
over the middle. easy.
+ He is quick twitch – Always bounce to the outside instead
so he can use a double of taking what the defense gives you.
move.
+ Very good on kick and
punt returns.
What to Watch for:
- Does he show, he is worth a top 10 pick???
- Is he given more targets???
- Was he successful in the open field???
#52 Alec Ogletree: 6’2 242, Georgia
1st round 30th pick, Position – Linebacker
Strength: Needs Improvement:
+ Really good – Needs to take on blocks better
coverage skills and being effective against the
he can cover a run.
running back, tight – Too much indecision when he
ends and slot receiver. is on the field.
+ Can fly all over the field, – Tackling skills are way below
has great speed to catch up average for a linebacker.
to any play.
+ Blitz really well for a
linebacker
What to Watch for:
- How was he against the run???
- Does he get swallowed up by blockers???
- Was he able to show off his coverage skills???
#67 Barrett Jones: 6’4 306, Alabama
4th round 113th pick, Position – Guard
Strength: Needs Improvements:
+ Squares up the – Stops his feet when he makes
linebacker at the contact with his block.
second level. – Hands tends to grab outside
+ While playing center, the shoulder pads.
he made line calls and – Struggles to reanchor and
pointing out the defense. gets pushed back.
+ Can stay low throughout – Not strong enough to drive
the play. his block back.
What to Watch for:
- How much did he play in the game?
- Did he get pushed back a lot???
- Did he play center or guard???
Denver Broncos Rookie Scouting Report:
#92 Sylvester Williams: 6’3 313, North Carolina
1st round 28th pick, Position- Defensive Tackle
Strength: Needs Improvement:
+ Very explosive off the ball – Can not take on double
and causes trouble for a slow team and gets himself
footed lineman. pushed back. He is too high
+ Tackling skills are above average. for goalline situations.
Wraps up and throws them down. – His motor is below average
If he can’t make a big play
then he quits or slow down.
– work on getting his hands
up in the passing lane.
What to Watch for:
- How was the run defense in the game
- Does he give 110% on every play
- Did the coaching staff do any stunt plays for him
#38 Montee Ball: 5’10 214, Wisconsin
2nd round 58th pick, Position- Running Back
Strength: Needs Improvement:
+ Great job at pressing the – Must improve in his pass
hole and forcing defenders blocking if he wants to
into blocks. stay on the field.
+ His pad level is always lower – Must never expose
then the defenders. the ball when diving
+ Has a nose for the endzone with for the endzone.
the record in NCAA for most touchdown
in a career.
What to Watch for:
- Did he protect the quarterback when in pass protection
- How many Yards After Contact did he gain
- Was he used in the passing game
#36 Kayvon Webster: 5’10 195, South Florida
3rd round 90th pick, Position- Cornerback
Strength: Needs Improvement:
+ Takes on blocks in the – Fails in his trail technique.
screen game really well If he gets beat then he has
+ Does a nice job of keeping no chance to recover.
outside leverage on run plays – Very poor tackler. Stops
+ Good football awareness. his feet when he attempts
Understands when to sit to tackle.
on a route or give cushion.
What to Watch for:
- Does he improve in jump ball situations
- Was he a benefit against the run
- Did he play and make an impact on special teams
#69 Quanterus Smith: 6’5 250, Western Kentucky
5th round 146th pick, Position- Defensive End
Strength Needs Improvement:
+ Always using his hands, – Head will get down at
keeping separation from times and will get out
his blockers. of control.
+ Uses leverage really well – Must maintain outside
and putting O lineman on leverage so he can prevent
their heels big runs.
+ Rises up against tough – Tackling skills are below
teams like Alabama. average. Takes poor angles
What to Watch for:
- With Von Miller out, can he fill in and create a pass rush
- Is he able to be effective in pass coverage
- Did he play against first team offense
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