Ryan Mathews

Position: RB School: Fresno State Height: 5’11 5/8“ Weight: 218 lbs Class: Junior 40 time: 4.48 Overall Grade: 6.76 Draft Projection: 1st Round

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Non-position specific categories

Category Max. Value Grade Height/Weight 6 5.5 Speed 8 7 Quickness/Agility 10 8.5 Strength/Explosion 10 9 Athletic Ability 8 6.5 Durability 8 6 Character 6 5 Production/Experience 6 4.5 Toughness 8 7 Potential 10 9.5

Running Back Specific Categories

Category Max. Value Grade Between the tackles 8 7.5 Outside the tackles 8 7.5 Receiving 6 5 Ball carrying 8 5.5 Vision 10 9.5 Elusiveness 8 7.5 Pass Blocking 8 6 Leg Drive 8 6.5 Break Tackle 8 5

Explanation of Player Grading System

Strengths

The size every team would like their starting tailback to be. Incredible production. Big play threat with long speed and top Keep Reading…

Kyle McCarthy

Position: S School: Notre Dame Height: 6’0″ Weight: 205 lbs Class: RS-Senior 40 time: 4.63 Overall Grade: 5.32 Draft Projection: 4th Round

Non-position specific categories

Category Max. Value Grade Height/Weight 6 4.5 Speed 8 5 Quickness/Agility 10 5.5 Strength/Explosion 10 8 Athletic Ability 8 6 Durability 8 5 Character 6 5 Production/Experience 6 2.5 Toughness 8 7 Potential 10 7.5

Defensive Back Specific Categories

Category Max. Value Grade Ball Skills 10 6 Man Coverage 10 3.5 Zone Coverage 10 8 Tackling 6 5.5 Run Stopping 6 6 Hips/Lateral Movement 8 5.5 Physicality 6 5

Explanation of Player Grading System

Strengths

A very good athlete. Excellent run defender and isn’t afraid to come up and fill the hole. Gets off of blocks well. A very technically sound and aggressive tackler. Good ball skills and and anticipation. Very cerebral player Keep Reading…

Golden Tate

Position: WR School: Notre Dame Height: 5’10 1/4“ Weight: 199 lbs Class: Junior 40 time: 4.43 Overall Grade: 6.31 Draft Projection: 2nd Round

Non-position specific categories

Category Max. Value Grade Height/Weight 6 4 Speed 8 7 Quickness/Agility 10 6 Strength/Explosion 10 9 Athletic Ability 8 7 Durability 8 7.5 Character 6 5 Production/Experience 6 4.5 Toughness 8 8 Potential 10 7

Wide Receiver Specific Categories Category Max. Value Grade Route Running 10 7.5 Hands 10 5 Blocking 4 3.5 Short Routes 8 6 Deep Routes 8 6.5 Elusiveness/YAC 8 7.5

Explanation of Player Grading System

Strengths

Very physical receiver. Made a lot of big plays and was Jimmy Clausen’s favorite target in an offense with other talented players. Great after the catch and has a running backs mentality. Pretty good route runner but he looks stiff on some routes. Keep Reading…

Jimmy Clausen

Position: QB School: Notre Dame Height: 6’2 1/2" Weight: 222 lbs Class: Junior 40 time: -.– Overall Grade: 6.74 Draft Projection: First Round

Non-position specific categories

Category Max. Value Grade Height/Weight 6 4.5 Speed 8 5 Quickness/Agility 10 7 Strength/Explosion 10 6.5 Athletic Ability 8 6.5 Durability 8 7.5 Character 6 4 Production/Experience 6 5 Toughness 8 7 Potential 10 10

Quarterback Specific Categories

Category Max. Value Grade Decision Making 10 9 Arm Strength 7 7 Accuracy 10 6.5 Mechanics/Footwork 7 7 Mobility 6 4 Release Quickness 8 8

Explanation of Player Grading System

Strengths

Very strong arm. Good basic mechanics and footwork. Extremely quick release with a high release point. Has the ability to change his release point if necessary. Became an excellent decision maker his senior year. Played in a pro-style offense and had excellent QB Keep Reading…

Toby Gerhart

Position: RB School: Stanford Height: 6’0″ Weight: 231 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: 4.56 Overall Grade: 6.71 Draft Projection: 2nd Round

Non-position specific categories

Category Max. Value Grade Height/Weight 6 6 Speed 8 6.5 Quickness/Agility 10 5.5 Strength/Explosion 10 9.5 Athletic Ability 8 6.5 Durability 8 6 Character 6 5 Production/Experience 6 5.5 Toughness 8 7.5 Potential 10 3

Running Back Specific Categories

Category Max. Value Grade Between the tackles 8 7.5 Outside the tackles 8 6 Receiving 6 3 Ball carrying 8 7.5 Vision 10 9 Elusiveness 8 1.5 Pass Blocking 8 5.5 Leg Drive 8 8 Break Tackle 8 8

Explanation of Player Grading System

Strengths

Perfect size for a power back. Very powerful and prefers to run people over. Underrated speed and quickness. Insane leg drive and ability to move a pile – is never Keep Reading…