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.

Feb

23

2010

Scouting Report: Terrence Cody

Written by Will Spencer

Terrence Cody

Position: DT School: Alabama Height: 6’3 5/8" Weight: 349 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: 5.72 Overall Grade: 6.50 Draft Projection: 1st/2nd Round Fringe

Non-position specific categories

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

Defensive Line Specific Categories

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

Explanation of Player Grading System

Strengths

An immovable object in short yardage situation. Commands a double team. Prototypical 3-4 nose tackle for the NFL and played this spot in Alabama’s 3-4 defense. Solid upper and lower body strength and can’t be blocked with a single offensive lineman. Gets a good push up the middle Keep Reading…


Feb

23

2010

Scouting Report: Hunter Lawrence

Written by Will Spencer

Hunter Lawrence

Position: K School: Texas Height: 6’0" Weight: 187 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: – Overall Grade: 4.75 Draft Projection: UDFA

Kicker Specific Categories

Category Max. Value Grade Kick Power 7 5.5 Kick Accuracy 7 5.50 Kickoffs 4 3.25

Explanation of Player Grading System

Strengths

Above average accuracy. Missed only 2 field goals and no extra points in his junior season. Only missed 2 field goals below 40 yards. Does a nice job with kickoffs with ability to make directional kicks.

Weaknesses

Has never made a field goal of over 50 yards (0-1). Kicking power is only average for college and below average at the NFL level.

Analysis

Will probably not be drafted but will get several calls by NFL teams to have the chance to compete. Accurate short range kicker that could be a nice fill-in guy at Keep Reading…


Feb

23

2010

Scouting Report: Kareem Jackson

Written by Will Spencer

Kareem Jackson

Position: CB School: Alabama Height: 5’10 1/2" Weight: 196 lbs Class: Junior 40 time: 4.48 Overall Grade: 6.91 Draft Projection: Late 1st Round

– Draft Breakdown Red Star Player

Non-position specific categories

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

Defensive Back Specific Categories

Category Max. Value Grade Ball Skills 10 9 Man Coverage 10 9 Zone Coverage 10 8.5 Tackling 6 4 Run Stopping 6 4 Hips/Lateral Movement 8 7 Physicality 6 5

Explanation of Player Grading System

Strengths

Outstanding man coverage skills. Does a very nice job anticipating routes, showing good instincts for a cover corner. Better in man coverage than zone, but can play both. Comfortable on Keep Reading…


Feb

23

2010

Scouting Report: Rolando McClain

Written by Will Spencer

Rolando McClain

Position: LB School: Alabama Height: 6’3 3/8" Weight: 254 lbs Class: Junior 40 time: 4.68 Overall Grade: 7.34 Draft Projection: First Round

– Draft Breakdown Red Star Player

Non-position specific categories

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

Linebacker Specific Categories

Category Max. Value Grade Run Stopping 8 7.5 Coverage 8 7 Pass Rushing 8 6 Tackling 8 7 Instincts 8 8 Hips/Lateral Movement 8 7.5

Explanation of Player Grading System

Strengths

Very good instincts. Reads and reacts quickly to the ball. Flows well to the outside. Outstanding lateral movement. Uses his hands well to keep blockers at bay and/or get off blocks. Sure tackler. Sniffs out the screen Keep Reading…


Feb

22

2010

Scouting Combine Schedule

Written by Will Spencer

Players start arriving in Indianapolis for the scouting combine on February 24th and events the last workouts will be completed on Tuesday the 2nd. Players perform in groups and each day, different groups perform. Listed below is the full 2010 NFL Scouting Combine schedule.

24th-27th: Grp 1(PK, ST, OL), Grp 2(OL), Grp 3(TE)

Wednesday: Travel, Registration, Pre-exam & X-ray, Orientation, Interviews Thursday: Measurements, Exams, Media, Psych Tests, Interviews Friday: NFLPA Meeting, Psych Tests, *PK/ST Workout*, Interviews Saturday: Workout (timing, stations, skill drills), Departure

25th-28th: Grp 4(QB, WO), Grp 5(QB, WO), Grp 6(RB)

Thursday: Travel, Registration, Pre-exam & X-ray, Orientation, Interviews Friday: Measurements, Exams, Media, Psych Tests, Interviews Saturday: NFLPA Meeting, Psych Tests, Interviews Sunday: Workout (timing, stations, skill drills), Departure

26th-1st: Grp 7(DL), Grp 8(DL), Grp 9(LB)

Friday: Travel, Registration, Pre-exam & X-ray, Orientation, Interviews Saturday: Measurements, Exams, Media, Psych Tests, Interviews Sunday: NFLPA Meeting, Psych Tests, Keep Reading…


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