2014 NFL Draft Scouting Reports
Fanspeak's NFL Draft Blog - Published by Steve Shoup- S Jamal Adams, LSU
6'0”, 214 lbs.
Pros:
Versatile safety prospect capable of playing FS, SS, slot corner or even as a dime linebacker. Also capable in any role for those various positions.
Excellent in run support, reads plays quickly and comes up to make the stop.
Two-year starter and played significantly all three seasons at LSU ...more
Fanspeak's NFL Draft Blog - Published by Steve Shoup- CB Marshon Lattimore, Ohio State
6'0”, 193 lbs.
Pros:
Good size for the position, capable of matching up with a wide range of receivers.
Lightning fast, can cover a ton of ground quickly allowing him to catch-up to a receiver in man, or break on the ball in zone.
Really top athleticism across the board and it ...more
Fanspeak's NFL Draft Blog - Published by Steve Shoup- LB Reuben Foster, Alabama
6'0”, 229 lbs.
Pros:
Highly productive starting ILB the past two years in the SEC.
Really good cover linebacker, should be capable of defending most backs out of the backfield and a number of tight ends in man coverage.
Smart zone defender, who uses his speed and quickness to break on the ball.
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Fanspeak's NFL Draft Blog - Published by Steve Shoup- DL Jonathan Allen, Alabama
6'3”, 286 lbs.
Pros:
Very productive 3-4 5-technique, who dominated the SEC the last 3 years.
Really good pass rusher from that role with 22.5 sacks over the last two seasons.
Extremely high awareness, always seems to be around the football and making plays. Does a really nice job getting off blocks in ...more
Fanspeak's NFL Draft Blog - Published by Steve Shoup- EDGE Solomon Thomas, Stanford
6'3”, 273 lbs.
Pros:
Excellent athleticism for a 4-3 end.
Versatile player in a 4 man front, can play end on early downs and kick inside on nickel situations.
Ascending player, who really improved this past year and finished the year with a dominating bowl performance against the Tar Heels.
Plays with pretty ...more
Fanspeak's NFL Draft Blog - Published by Steve Shoup- EDGE Myles Garrett, Texas A&M
6'4”, 272 lbs.
Pros:
Has elite size, speed and athleticism, and can win in a variety of ways.
Extremely productive 3 year starter with 32.5 sacks and 48.5 tackles for a loss, not to mention a high number of pressures.
Is so quick off the snap that he wins the edge before ...more
Fanspeak's NFL Draft Blog - Published by Steve Shoup- WR Corey Davis, Western Michigan
6'3”, 209 lbs.
Pros:
Dominated the MAC conference for four years amassing 331 catches, 5,278 yards and 52 TDs in that time.
Excellent height, weight, speed, has the potential to be a complete receiver.
Really good deep ball receiver, does a nice job getting vertical and getting behind the defense. Finishes the ...more
Fanspeak's NFL Draft Blog - Published by Steve Shoup- WR Mike Williams, Clemson
6'4”, 218 lbs.
Pros:
Excellent height and size, and he knows how to use it, making him a great red zone threat.
One of the best at high pointing the ball and winning jump balls.
Consistent wins contested catches making them look easy, makes him tough for a defense to truly take him ...more
Fanspeak's NFL Draft Blog - Published by Steve Shoup- Christian McCaffrey
5'11”, 202 lbs.
Pros:
Excellent speed/agility combo, able to both make defenders miss and the speed to get to the edge on outside runs.
Though not the biggest back, capable runner between the tackles, with top level vision and cut-back ability.
Patient back who can stop and start as needed to pick-up big gains.
Really ...more
Fanspeak's NFL Draft Blog - Published by Steve Shoup- Leonard Fournette, LSU
6'0”, 240 lbs.
Pros:
Big, physical back capable of running between the tackles and punishing opposing defenders.
Good speed and agility for his size, will break some big gains as well as fight for the tough yards.
Shows promise as a receiver.
Displays good vision and finds the proper hole.
Can consistently make positive ...more
Fanspeak's NFL Draft Blog - Published by Steve Shoup- 2017 NFL Draft Scouting Reports:
TE O.J. Howard, Alabama
6'6”, 251 lbs.
Pros:
One of the safest prospects in the class, as he's a high ceiling and a high floor guy.
Needs little development/refinement as he is pretty ready to go as an NFL prospect.
Excellent size and frame, both as an inline blocker and as a target ...more
Fanspeak's NFL Draft Blog - Published by Steve Shoup- 2017 NFL Draft Scouting Reports:
QB DeShone Kizer, Notre Dame
6'4”, 233 lbs.
Pros:
Ideal size and frame that NFL teams are looking for.
Big, strong arm, with good velocity.
Does well in vertical passing attacks.
Highly productive college runner, who can at least be a threat in the red zone or short yardage situations.
Does an okay ...more
Fanspeak's NFL Draft Blog - Published by Steve Shoup- 2017 NFL Draft Scouting Reports:
Patrick Mahomes II, Texas Tech
6'2”, 225 lbs.
Pros:
Cannon for an arm, with the best natural arm talent in this draft class that can easily make all the throws.
Has elite velocity that can zip throws into tight windows giving his receivers a chance to make a play.
Has the arm strength ...more
Fanspeak's NFL Draft Blog - Published by Steve Shoup- 2017 NFL Draft Scouting Reports:
QB Deshaun Watson, Clemson
6'2”, 221 lbs.
Pros:
Exceptional athlete for the position, who is a major threat to run the football and capable of picking up big chunks of yards when he gets to the open field.
Two and a half years of starting experience, most of which playing at a high ...more
Fanspeak's NFL Draft Blog - Published by Steve Shoup- 2017 NFL Draft Scouting Report:
QB Mitchell Trubisky, North Carolina
6’2”, 222 lbs.
Pros:
Accurate quarterback, who put up big numbers this year in North Carolina's spread offense.
Very athletic, mobile signal caller who can buy time in the pocket and make opponents pay with his rushing ability.
When under pressure, he typically does a nice job continuing ...more
