Fanspeak: Scouting Reports

These are players that I expect to be taken Day 3.  I truly feel that this where teams that truly understand how to use the draft can “lap the field” by getting great value here. Here’s my top 10 by position group. CB Bobby McCain, Memphis- McCain is a real bargain; if he were 6’0” … More »

Pros: Big, physical safety that excels as a hitter. Excellent when in the box and coming up in run support. Good speed, should be able to run with most tight ends. Solid cover skills overall. Experience at both safety spots and was asked to do a variety of things in college. Great in pursuit and … More »

Pros: Prototypical NT size fits well in 2-gap systems. Really tough to block one-on-one vs the run. Will make some plays in the backfield, including some pressures and sacks. Has really strong hands and will shed blocks. Typically plays with good leverage which makes him very tough to block.   Cons: Dominated weaker competition padding … More »

Pros: Long, athletic frame that is ideal for edge rushers. Really good speed and closing burst, that allows him to win on the outside. Appears to have the agility and quickness to play in space. Versatile rusher, lined up all over the field for Nebraska. Quick, powerful hands that he uses at a high level, … More »

Pros: Devastating first step and can get the edge at an elite level. Has a nose for the quarterback, and has a great closing burst when he’s in a position to make a play. Very disruptive in the backfield even when he’s not getting the sack. Good hand usage at times to knock down opposing … More »

Pros: Extremely productive player, with over 30 sacks and 50 TFL over the last three years. Explosive rusher off the edge can get in the backfield before an OT can get set. Overall athletic freak, had a great combine top-to-bottom Able to drop in coverage when needed, will appeal to 3-4 teams. Already effectively uses … More »

Pros: Excellent size capable of playing both in 3 and 4 man fronts. Flashes big time pass rush ability and should be a better NFL rusher than in college Has speed off the edge and a decent first step. Good versus the run, disrupts plays in the backfield. Strong in pursuit can chase down ball … More »

Pros: Good size, which could give him an advantage over some smaller slot corners when lined-up inside. Very good speed, not an ultimate burner, but he can stretch the field when needed. Excellent agility and short area quickness, is so smooth in his open field running that he gets a lot of yards after the … More »

Pros: Big physical receiver who does an excellent job winning contested catches. Great leaping ability and can high-point the ball, which makes him very effective in jump ball situations. Fast receiver ran sub 4.4 at the combine, capable downfield threat and can turn short catches into big gains. Displays good, sure hands. Nice agility that … More »

Pros: Really good size capable of handling a feature back workload. Quick, agile back that makes people miss in the open field and in the back-field at a high level. Doesn’t lose speed when changing directions, leading to a lot of big plays. Excellent burst to get to the edge or get past the first … More »