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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

20

2010

Georgia Tech WR Demaryius Thomas and Missouri WR Danario Alexander will not participate in the NFL Scouting Combine.

 

Thomas suffered a broken foot while preparing for the Combine. According to his agent, it’s a clean break and he should be ready for an NFL training camp.

 

Alexander elected to have his knee scoped to clean up some torn cartilage. I spoke with Alexander and he stated that the surgery went well and it was an elective procedure for long term maintenance. Danario told me that he hopes to perform at Georgia Tech’s pro day in March.

 

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Feb

19

2010

Scouting Report: Chris Hall

Written by Will Spencer

Chris Hall

Position: C School: Texas Height: 6’4" Weight: 295 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: – Overall Grade: 5.09 Draft Projection: Late Round / UDFA

Non-position specific categories

Category Max. Value Grade Height/Weight 6 4.5 Speed 8 4 Quickness/Agility 10 5.5 Strength/Explosion 10 5 Athletic Ability 8 4 Durability 8 7 Character 6 6 Production/Experience 6 5 Toughness 8 7 Potential 10 5

Offensive Lineman Specific Categories Category Max. Value Grade Pass Blocking 10 5.5 Run Blocking 10 5.5 Awareness 8 5 Hand Placement 6 4 Pulling/Trapping/Second Level 6 4.5 Footwork 8 5 Leverage 8 4

Explanation of Player Grading System

Strengths

Experience at all 5 positions on the offensive line. Does a nice job getting to the 2nd level. Takes good angles on blocks. Decent footwork. Keeps his head on a swivel, showing adequate awareness. Average height/weight.

Weaknesses

Has Keep Reading…


Feb

19

2010

Scouting Report: Adam Ulatoski

Written by Will Spencer

Adam Ulatoski

Position: OT School: Texas Height: 6’5 1/2" Weight: 300 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: 5.48 Overall Grade: 5.38 Draft Projection: 5th Round

Non-position specific categories

Category Max. Value Grade Height/Weight 6 5 Speed 8 4 Quickness/Agility 10 5 Strength/Explosion 10 5.5 Athletic Ability 8 4 Durability 8 5 Character 6 6 Production/Experience 6 5 Toughness 8 7 Potential 10 7

Offensive Lineman Specific Categories Category Max. Value Grade Pass Blocking 10 6.5 Run Blocking 10 7 Awareness 8 6 Hand Placement 6 4.5 Pulling/Trapping/Second Level 6 4 Footwork 8 4.5 Leverage 8 5.5

Explanation of Player Grading System

Strengths

Good size with long arms. Plays with a nice, wide base. Adequate hand placement. Average awareness level. Experience at both right and left tackle, but footwork suggests right tackle is best fit for NFL. When locked on a pass rusher, Keep Reading…


Feb

19

2010

Scouting Report: Jordan Shipley

Written by Will Spencer

Jordan Shipley

Position: WR School: Texas Height: 5’11 1/4" Weight: 193 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: 4.60 Overall Grade: 5.81 Draft Projection: 3rd Round

Non-position specific categories

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

Wide Receiver Specific Categories Category Max. Value Grade Route Running 10 7 Hands 10 7.5 Blocking 4 3 Short Routes 8 8 Deep Routes 8 3 Elusiveness/YAC 8 6

Explanation of Player Grading System

Strengths

An excellent short route runner. Works the middle of the field very well and isn’t afraid of the contact that comes with it. Good body control and maintains balance when stretching for catches. Lined up mostly in the slot at Texas, which is where Keep Reading…


Feb

18

2010

Scouting Report: Colt McCoy

Written by Will Spencer

Colt McCoy

Position: QB School: Texas Height: 6’1 1/8" Weight: 216 lbs Class: Senior 40 time: 4.79 Overall Grade: 6.48 Draft Projection: 2nd Round

Non-position specific categories

Category Max. Value Grade Height/Weight 6 3 Speed 8 5.5 Quickness/Agility 10 7 Strength/Explosion 10 5.5 Athletic Ability 8 6 Durability 8 8 Character 6 6 Production/Experience 6 6 Toughness 8 8 Potential 10 9

Quarterback Specific Categories

Category Max. Value Grade Decision Making 10 8 Arm Strength 7 4 Accuracy 10 8.5 Mechanics/Footwork 7 4.5 Mobility 6 4.5 Release Quickness 8 7

Explanation of Player Grading System

Strengths

A 4 year starter in one of the top programs in the nation. Production is through the roof. Quick release. Short, underneath and intermediate throws are very accurate. Ideal for a west coast offense. Solid mobility. Knows when to scramble and flashes athletic ability Keep Reading…


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