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

21

2010

Scouting Report: Arrelious Benn

Written by Will Spencer

Arrelious Benn

Position: WR School: Illinois Height: 6’1″ Weight: 219 lbs Class: Junior 40 time: 4.56 Overall Grade: 6.34 Draft Projection: 2nd Round

Non-position specific categories

Category Max. Value Grade Height/Weight 6 5 Speed 8 5.5 Quickness/Agility 10 7.5 Strength/Explosion 10 8.5 Athletic Ability 8 6 Durability 8 7 Character 6 5.5 Production/Experience 6 3.5 Toughness 8 7.5 Potential 10 9

Wide Receiver Specific Categories Category Max. Value Grade Route Running 10 7 Hands 10 8 Blocking 4 3 Short Routes 8 6.5 Deep Routes 8 6.5 Elusiveness/YAC 8 5.5

Explanation of Player Grading System

Strengths

A very tough, physical receiver. Catches with his hands, which appear to be strong. Catches the ball at it’s highest point and not afraid to fight with defender for possession. Works the middle of the field well and unafraid of contact. A threat after the Keep Reading…


Apr

20

2010

Scouting Report: Nate Allen

Written by Will Spencer

Nate Allen

Position: S School: South Florida Height: 6’0 1/2" Weight: 207 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: -.– Overall Grade: 6.68 Draft Projection: 2nd Round

Non-position specific categories

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

Defensive Back Specific Categories

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

Explanation of Player Grading System

Strengths

Very fluid athlete. Flips his hips and changes directions with ease. Physical with receivers. Will fight for the ball while it’s in the air. Not afraid of contact and a willing tackler. High quality instincts and can Keep Reading…


Apr

20

2010

Scouting Report: Carlton Mitchell

Written by Will Spencer

Carlton Mitchell

Position: WR School: South Florida Height: 6’2 7/8“ Weight: 215 lbs Class: RS-Junior 40 time: 4.47 Overall Grade: 5.97 Draft Projection: 3rd Round

Non-position specific categories

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

Wide Receiver Specific Categories Category Max. Value Grade Route Running 10 6.5 Hands 10 7 Blocking 4 3 Short Routes 8 5.5 Deep Routes 8 5.5 Elusiveness/YAC 8 6

Explanation of Player Grading System

Strengths

Explosive athlete with great speed. Very quick and has some shiftiness. Not afraid to work the middle of the field. Can make some acrobatic catches. Does a nice job after the catch and can break some tackles against corners. Great leaping ability. Willing Keep Reading…


Apr

20

2010

Scouting Report: George Selvie

Written by Will Spencer

George Selvie

Position: DE School: South Florida Height: 6’4 3/8“ Weight: 252 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: 4.96 Overall Grade: 5.64 Draft Projection: 4th Round

Non-position specific categories

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

Defensive Line Specific Categories

Category Max. Value Grade Run Stopping 8 5.5 Pass Rushing 8 5 Awareness 8 5 Hand Placement 8 6

Explanation of Player Grading System

Strengths

Smart and experienced defensive end. Selvie was a four year starter at South Florida. Does a nice job finding the ball and in pursuit. Above average awareness. Good hand placement. Reliable tackler. High motor and high character. Plays with leverage and good body control. Shows the ability to Keep Reading…


Apr

20

2010

Scouting Report: Jason Pierre-Paul

Written by Will Spencer

Jason Pierre-Paul

Position: DE School: South Florida Height: 6’4 3/4“ Weight: 270 lbs Class: Junior 40 time: 4.72 Overall Grade: 6.82 Draft Projection: First Round

Non-position specific categories

Category Max. Value Grade Height/Weight 6 5.5 Speed 8 7.5 Quickness/Agility 10 9 Strength/Explosion 10 8.5 Athletic Ability 8 8 Durability 8 8 Character 6 6 Production/Experience 6 2.5 Toughness 8 7 Potential 10 10

Defensive Line Specific Categories

Category Max. Value Grade Run Stopping 8 3.5 Pass Rushing 8 7.5 Awareness 8 5.5 Hand Placement 8 7

Explanation of Player Grading System

Strengths

Explosive first step. Very quick around the edge. Has a wide array of pass rush moves. Ultra-athletic. Does a nice job extending long arms (34 3/4“) and keeping the blocker at a distance. Changes directions while rushing at ease. High motor. Does a nice job in pursuit. Persistent. Keep Reading…


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