Will Spencer

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Will is the founder and President of Draft Breakdown & has been scouting draft prospects since 2002. His work has been featured in numerous publications, including the USA Today Draft Preview Magazine, the official website of the Baltimore Ravens, Ravens Insider and The Orange and Brown Report. Will has previous playing experience as a defensive end in the AFA, is currently a member of the Football Writers Association of America and graduated from the SMWW Football Scouting course in 2009.

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2010

Player Profile: Prince Amukamara

Written by Will Spencer

Prince Amukamara

 

Position: CB School: Nebraska Height: 6’1" Weight: 205 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: 4.45 All-Star Game: — Team Captain: — Overall Grade: -.– Draft Projection: —

 

Non-position specific categories

 

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

 

Defensive Back Specific Categories

 

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

 

Explanation of Player Grading System

 

The Breakdown

Amukamara is a well rounded cornerback that has a very good chance of being the first corner taken in the 2011 NFL Draft. Excellent in zone coverage and off-man coverage, Prince understands the Keep Reading…


Aug

1

2010

Player Profile: Deunta Williams

Written by Will Spencer

Deunta Williams

Position: FS School: North Carolina Height: 6’2" Weight: 215 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: 4.55 All-Star Game: — Team Captain: — Overall Grade: -.– Draft Projection: —

Non-position specific categories

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

Defensive Back Specific Categories

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

Explanation of Player Grading System

The Breakdown

A true free-safety. Williams is at his best when he’s allowed to run around and make plays on the ball. Excellent range for his size and a sure tackler. Not afraid to Keep Reading…


Aug

1

2010

Player Profile: Quan Sturdivant

Written by Will Spencer

Quan Sturdivant

 

Position: ILB School: North Carolina Height: 6’2" Weight: 230 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: 4.70 All-Star Game: — Team Captain: — Overall Grade: -.– Draft Projection: —

 

Non-position specific categories

 

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

 

Linebacker Specific Categories

 

Category Max. Value Grade Run Stopping 8 – Coverage 8 – Pass Rushing 8 – Tackling 8 – Instincts 8 – Hips/Lateral Movement 8 –

 

Explanation of Player Grading System

 

The Breakdown

Sturdivant is one of several talented defenders for North Carolina this season. However, he may be the most aggressive of the bunch. Quan relies on his instincts more than his linebacker corps team mate, Bruce Carter, but he Keep Reading…


Aug

1

2010

Player Profile: Bruce Carter

Written by Will Spencer

Bruce Carter

 

Position: OLB School: North Carolina Height: 6’3" Weight: 235 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: 4.60 All-Star Game: — Team Captain: — Overall Grade: -.– Draft Projection: —

 

Non-position specific categories

 

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

 

Linebacker Specific Categories

 

Category Max. Value Grade Run Stopping 8 – Coverage 8 – Pass Rushing 8 – Tackling 8 – Instincts 8 – Hips/Lateral Movement 8 –

 

Explanation of Player Grading System

 

The Breakdown

Carter is a linebacker that does everything very well, but nothing great. If he plays to his full potential, he could be the first linebacker taken in the 2011 NFL Draft. Carter needs to find a way to Keep Reading…


Aug

1

2010

Player Profile: Marvin Austin

Written by Will Spencer

Marvin Austin

 

Position: DT School: North Carolina Height: 6’3" Weight: 310 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: 5.00 All-Star Game: — Team Captain: — Overall Grade: -.– Draft Projection: —

 

Non-position specific categories

 

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

 

Defensive Line Specific Categories

 

Category Max. Value Grade Run Stopping 8 – Pass Rushing 8 – Awareness 8 – Hand Placement 8 –

 

Explanation of Player Grading System

 

The Breakdown

Austin is exactly what you look for in a one-gap defensive tackle. Quick first step and great pursuit, it’s not a shock to see Austin chasing down stretch plays and screen passes. The big knock on Austin is that his motor runs hot Keep Reading…


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