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.

Apr

23

2010

Scouting Report: John Jerry

Written by Will Spencer

John Jerry

Position: OG School: Ole Miss Height: 6’5 3/8“ Weight: 328 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: 5.20 Overall Grade: 6.26 Draft Projection: 2nd Round

Non-position specific categories

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

Offensive Lineman Specific Categories Category Max. Value Grade Pass Blocking 10 7.5 Run Blocking 10 7 Awareness 8 6 Hand Placement 6 5 Pulling/Trapping/Second Level 6 4 Footwork 8 5.5 Leverage 8 6

Explanation of Player Grading System

Strengths

Excellent height/weight combo. Strong and locks long arms onto defenders (34″). Fires off the ball at the snap. Can completely man-handle smaller defensive lineman. Finishes blocks. Loves the pancake blocks. Handles most one on one bull rushers with ease. Keep Reading…


Apr

23

2010

Scouting Report: Dexter McCluster

Written by Will Spencer

Dexter McCluster

Position: RB School: Ole Miss Height: 5’8 3/4“ Weight: 172 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: 4.56 Overall Grade: 6.21 Draft Projection: 2nd Round

Non-position specific categories

Category Max. Value Grade Height/Weight 6 2.5 Speed 8 7 Quickness/Agility 10 9.5 Strength/Explosion 10 6 Athletic Ability 8 7.5 Durability 8 4.5 Character 6 6 Production/Experience 6 6 Toughness 8 8 Potential 10 8

Running Back Specific Categories

Category Max. Value Grade Between the tackles 8 4 Outside the tackles 8 7.5 Receiving 6 5 Ball carrying 8 4.5 Vision 10 9.5 Elusiveness 8 7.5 Pass Blocking 8 4 Leg Drive 8 5.5 Break Tackle 8 5.5

Explanation of Player Grading System

Strengths

Super quick athlete that is a terror every time he has the ball in his hand. Superb vision as a runner and is patient when blocks are developing. Keep Reading…


Apr

23

2010

Scouting Report: Ben Tate

Written by Will Spencer

Ben Tate

Position: RB School: Auburn Height: 5’11″ Weight: 220 lbs Class: RS-Senior 40 time: 4.44 Overall Grade: 6.11 Draft Projection: 2nd-3rd Round Fringe

Non-position specific categories

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

Running Back Specific Categories

Category Max. Value Grade Between the tackles 8 5 Outside the tackles 8 7 Receiving 6 4 Ball carrying 8 4 Vision 10 7.5 Elusiveness 8 6 Pass Blocking 8 6 Leg Drive 8 5.5 Break Tackle 8 5

Explanation of Player Grading System

Strengths

Very quick with excellent straight line speed. Ideal size and bulk. A downhill runner that hits the crease as soon as he sees it. Likes to bounce outside and Keep Reading…


Apr

23

2010

Scouting Report: Brandon Ghee

Written by Will Spencer

Brandon Ghee

Position: CB School: Wake Forest Height: 5’11 5/8“ Weight: 192 lbs Class: RS-Senior 40 time: 4.40 Overall Grade: 5.94 Draft Projection: 2nd-3rd Round Fringe

Non-position specific categories

Category Max. Value Grade Height/Weight 6 6 Speed 8 7 Quickness/Agility 10 7.5 Strength/Explosion 10 5.5 Athletic Ability 8 6 Durability 8 6 Character 6 6 Production/Experience 6 3.5 Toughness 8 5.5 Potential 10 7.5

Defensive Back Specific Categories

Category Max. Value Grade Ball Skills 10 7.5 Man Coverage 10 7 Zone Coverage 10 8 Tackling 6 4.5 Run Stopping 6 3 Hips/Lateral Movement 8 5.5 Physicality 6 5

Explanation of Player Grading System

Strengths

Excellent size and speed. Can be physical with the receivers and redirect them off the line. Above average ball skills and has long arms (32 1/2“). Decent hips and can change directions without loosing much speed. Keep Reading…


Apr

22

2010

Scouting Report: Arthur Jones

Written by Will Spencer

Arthur Jones

Position: DT School: Syracuse Height: 6’3 1/4“ Weight: 301 lbs Class: RS-Senior 40 time: -.– Overall Grade: 5.71 Draft Projection: 3rd Round

Non-position specific categories

Category Max. Value Grade Height/Weight 6 5 Speed 8 6 Quickness/Agility 10 8.5 Strength/Explosion 10 7 Athletic Ability 8 6 Durability 8 2 Character 6 5 Production/Experience 6 5 Toughness 8 4.5 Potential 10 8.5

Defensive Line Specific Categories

Category Max. Value Grade Run Stopping 8 5 Pass Rushing 8 6.5 Awareness 8 5 Hand Placement 8 6

Explanation of Player Grading System

Strengths

Perfect size and length for a 5 technique (3-4 end) but is versatile enough to play the 3 tech (4-3 tackle). Very quick and agile. Powerful when he wants to be and plays with good technique. Very good pass rusher with a variety of pass rush moves including a Keep Reading…


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