Rob Engle

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Rob Engle scouted privately starting in 2004. Rob participated in an internship with the Baltimore Ravens scouting department and is continuing his professional career by attending Miami University (Ohio) to obtain a degree in Strategic Communication. Rob is also a member of the Football Writers Association of America.

Apr

23

2010

Scouting Report: Mike Williams

Written by Rob Engle

Mike Williams

Position: WR School: Syracuse Height: 6’1 1/2“ Weight: 221 lbs Class: RS-Junior 40 time: 4.59 Overall Grade: 5.94 Draft Projection: 3rd Round

Non-position specific categories

Category Max. Value Grade Height/Weight 6 5 Speed 8 5 Quickness/Agility 10 5.5 Strength/Explosion 10 8.5 Athletic Ability 8 6.5 Durability 8 7 Character 6 0.5 Production/Experience 6 3 Toughness 8 6.5 Potential 10 9

Wide Receiver Specific Categories Category Max. Value Grade Route Running 10 8.5 Hands 10 9 Blocking 4 3 Short Routes 8 7 Deep Routes 8 75 Elusiveness/YAC 8 4

Explanation of Player Grading System

Strengths

Very good size and bulk for a WR, which is one of the first things you look at in a guys ability to potential be your #1. Big, soft, natural hands catcher who almost never lets the ball into his body. Great route runner Keep Reading…


Apr

23

2010

Scouting Report: T.J. Ward

Written by Rob Engle

T.J. Ward

Position: S School: Oregon Height: 5’10 1/2“ Weight: 211 lbs Class: RS-Senior 40 time: 4.59 Overall Grade: 5.88 Draft Projection: 2nd-3rd Round Fringe

Non-position specific categories

Category Max. Value Grade Height/Weight 6 5.5 Speed 8 6 Quickness/Agility 10 7 Strength/Explosion 10 8 Athletic Ability 8 6 Durability 8 5 Character 6 5 Production/Experience 6 5 Toughness 8 7 Potential 10 6.5

Defensive Back Specific Categories

Category Max. Value Grade Ball Skills 10 3 Man Coverage 10 9 Zone Coverage 10 6.5 Tackling 6 5 Run Stopping 6 5 Hips/Lateral Movement 8 5.5 Physicality 6 5

Explanation of Player Grading System

Strengths

Physical safety. Good size, but some teams probably wish he was a little taller. Has good hip rotation and when he came to Oregon they were going to put him at corner. Is excellent in man coverage. Keep Reading…


Apr

22

2010

Scouting Report: Ed Dickson

Written by Rob Engle

Ed Dickson

Position: TE School: Oregon Height: 6’4 1/8" Weight: 229 lbs Class: RS-Senior 40 time: 4.66 Overall Grade: 6.04 Draft Projection: 2nd-3rd Round Fringe

Non-position specific categories

Category Max. Value Grade Height/Weight 6 5 Speed 8 7 Quickness/Agility 10 8.5 Strength/Explosion 10 4 Athletic Ability 8 7 Durability 8 7 Character 6 5 Production/Experience 6 4.5 Toughness 8 5 Potential 10 8.5

Tight Ends Specific Categories

Category Max. Value Grade Blocking 8 4.5 Hands 8 7.5 Route Running/Separation 8 6 Red Zone Threat 8 5

Explanation of Player Grading System

Strengths

Very athletic tight end with good size. Natural hands catcher. Very fluid and a natural runner. Very good after the catch and is very elusive for a guy his size. Has the speed to be a vertical threat and stretch the middle of the field. Decent blocker. Maintained Keep Reading…


Apr

22

2010

Scouting Report: J.D. Walton

Written by Rob Engle

J.D. Walton

Position: C School: Baylor Height: 6’2 5/8“ Weight: 300 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: 5.22 Overall Grade: 6.59 Draft Projection: 2nd Round

Non-position specific categories

Category Max. Value Grade Height/Weight 6 4.5 Speed 8 6.5 Quickness/Agility 10 8 Strength/Explosion 10 8.5 Athletic Ability 8 7 Durability 8 7.5 Character 6 5 Production/Experience 6 6 Toughness 8 7.5 Potential 10 5.5

Offensive Lineman Specific Categories Category Max. Value Grade Pass Blocking 10 9 Run Blocking 10 8 Awareness 8 6 Hand Placement 6 5 Pulling/Trapping/Second Level 6 5 Footwork 8 7 Leverage 8 6

Explanation of Player Grading System

Strengths

A real technician. Very tough. Has a mean streak and ability to wear people down. Good cut blocker. Very good pass protector with a solid base, quick feet, strong hands and punch. Good balance and doesn’t get out of control. Keep Reading…


Apr

22

2010

Scouting Report: Vladimir Ducasse

Written by Rob Engle

Vladimir Ducasse

Position: OT/OG School: UMass Height: 6’4 3/8“ Weight: 332 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: 5.26 Overall Grade: 6.12 Draft Projection: 2nd Round

Non-position specific categories

Category Max. Value Grade Height/Weight 6 6 Speed 8 4 Quickness/Agility 10 6.5 Strength/Explosion 10 9.5 Athletic Ability 8 4.5 Durability 8 7 Character 6 5.5 Production/Experience 6 4.5 Toughness 8 7 Potential 10 9

Offensive Lineman Specific Categories Category Max. Value Grade Pass Blocking 10 7 Run Blocking 10 8.5 Awareness 8 6.5 Hand Placement 6 3 Pulling/Trapping/Second Level 6 3.5 Footwork 8 5 Leverage 8 7

Explanation of Player Grading System

Strengths

Ducasse’s biggest strength, is his strength. He’s a huge guy with great weight distribution and strength. Dominated the D1AA competition. Terrific run blocker who gets good leverage and gets good push. Has good knee bend and he knows not to Keep Reading…


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