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Russell Wilson QB Wisconsin #16
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Ht: 5’11”
Wt: 204 |
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| Extremely patient in the pocket. Remains calm, keeps his eyes downfield and stands tall even as the pocket is collapsing around him. Impressive athlete; former minor-league baseball player. Can buy time with his feet and is also a threat to take off running. Impressive accuracy on all throws. Arm strength isn’t elite, but has more than enough strength to make all the throws. Does a nice job on play action and pump fakes. Plenty of experience; four-year starter. Made smooth transition from N.C. State to Wisconsin and clearly picked up Badgers offense quickly and excelled from the start. Strong fundamentals; nice over-the-top throwing motion minimizes impact of his height. | ||
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| Accuracy becomes shaky on the run; will miss some wide-open receivers when rolling outside the pocket (see first 2011 MSU game). Decision making typically strong, but does make some poor decisions under extreme pressure (took safety vs MSU by throwing ball away; also made uncharacteristic number of mistakes vs OSU, arguably best defense he faced in career). Undersized; a limited number of quarterbacks with his height excel at the next level. | ||
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| Wilson’s height definitely raises some concern, but if he were 6’4″ I believe he would be considered a solid mid-to-late 1st-round pick. While his height puts him at a disadvantage, he definitely has the tools (accuracy and athleticism) to overcome his short stature. While he may never develop into a starter, he should have a long career due to his composure on the field and his overall football intelligence. At worst, he should be a reliable backup, who may eventually develop into a starter. He compares favorably, both in terms of tools and measurables, to Seneca Wallace and should be able to put together a similar career. | ||
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| 2011 vs Ohio State 2011 vs Michigan State |
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Category: Scouting Reports – 2012
Kellen Moore scouting report
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Kellen Moore QB Boise State #111
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Ht: 6’0″
Wt: 197 |
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| Four-year starter with a solid grasp on the mental aspect of the game. A true team leader on the field who directs traffic well and makes solid decisions with the football. Decent athlete; looks good throwing on the run and able to maintain his accuracy. | ||
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| Level of competition is a concern; talent gap between Boise State and it’s WAC opponents was so great that Moore simply wasn’t forced to consistently make tough decisions under pressure. Undersized; another aspect which was masked in college due to the time he was frequently given ample time in the pocket; will need to learn to make faster decisions at the next level without always having the ideal vantage point due to his lack of height. Arm strength is only average; can make all the throws, but lacks that extra zip to squeeze it into tight spaces which can sometimes separate quarterbacks at the next level. Throwing motion is slightly three-quarters which exacerbates the height issue. He’s already only 6’0″, but ball comes from the slot of guy who’s about 5’9″. | ||
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| Moore was one of the most dominant quarterbacks in recent college football history, but he lacks the basic skills necessary to play a significant role at the next level. His size disadvantage is part of the problem, but the real issue is that he lacks the tools to make up for that lack of size. He is not significantly smaller than Colt McCoy, who was a 3rd round selection and has found some measure of success in the NFL. However, he can’t even begin to compare to McCoy in terms of accuracy. Smaller quarterback, such as McCoy and Brees, absolutely must have elite accuracy in order to be considered legitimate prospects. McCoy has the accuracy, Brees has the accuracy and NFL-caliber decision-making skills, which is what sets him apart. At this stage of his career, Moore is lacking in both areas. Moore is a smart quarterback, and could provide some value in the locker room as a 3rd string quarterback, but his developmental upside is limited. | ||
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| 2011 vs Georgia 2011 vs San Diego State |
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B.J. Coleman scouting report
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B.J. Coleman QB Chattanooga #19
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Ht: 6’3″
Wt: 232 |
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| Prototypical size. Strong arm; can easily make all the throws. Decent fundamentals when he’s not pressured. Tough player who can take a hit in the pocket. | ||
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| Not a fluid athlete; looks very mechanical in all of his movements; throwing motion is technically sound, but looks very choppy and almost over-exaggerated at times. Accuracy is inconsistent, especially on deep routes. Sort of an awkward throwing motion; tends to throw from an open stance, especially when rushed. Also short-arms his throws when pressured. Noticeably flustered by pressure; dances in the pocket and loses his fundamentals. Tends to lock on to his primary target. Missed end of senior year with shoulder injury. | ||
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| Coleman has the raw physical tools to play at the next level, but he is purely a developmental prospect. He needs to become more comfortable and consistent in the pocket, and his accuracy must improve before he’s ready to set foot on an NFL field. | ||
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| 2011 vs Nebraska 2010 vs Auburn |
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Taylor Thompson scouting report
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Taylor Thompson TE SMU #8
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Ht: 6’6″
Wt: 259 |
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| Impressive size/speed combination. Workout numbers at pro day were very impressive for his size: 37 inch vertical, 4.55 forty, 4.38 shuttle. 38th-ranked TE prospect by Rivals.com coming out of high school. | ||
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| Never played tight end in college. Converted to defensive end after arriving at SMU. | ||
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| Thompson was a late-round defensive end prospect, but has drawn interest from teams as a tight end. It’s difficult to project his future given his lack of playing time, but he has the measurables to be a force. As we’ve seen in recent years, experience is definitely not necessary to make an impact at tight end, and Thompson has reportedly looked good in workouts. Given his size and workout numbers, he’s definitely worth a flier in the mid rounds. | ||
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Trenton Robinson scouting report
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Trenton Robinson S Michigan State #39
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Ht: 5’10”
Wt: 195 |
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| Plays the centerfield position well. Does a nice job reading the quarterback in zone coverage. Capable of staying with tight ends in man coverage; decent leaping ability makes up for height disadvantage. Experience in man coverage vs receivers also, but at his best in zone. Willing to help out against the run; decent tackling fundamentals. Can deliver some big hits. Well respected by teammates and coaches. Has a reputation for being a hard worker off the field. | ||
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| Slightly undersized, both in terms of height and bulk. Below average tackling skills; very much willing to step up vs the run, but just doesn’t have the size to wrap up the ball carrier; running backs will bounce off his tackle attempts, even when technique is fairly solid. Typically plays off in man coverage; lacks the speed to play up, risking getting beat deep, but lacks the burst to close quickly to prevent quick underneath routes. | ||
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| Robinson is a true free safety who has the potential to start at the next level. However, his lack of size and average speed/quickness limits his upside. His grade will likely vary greatly from team to team based on their defensive scheme. Robinson is at his best when playing the deep safety role, primarily in zone coverage. If that’s the type of player you’re looking for, and you’re willing to overlook his limited contributions against the run, then he could be a solid 3rd/4th round pick. | ||
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| 2011 vs Wisconsin 2011 vs Wisconsin (Big Ten champ game) 2011 vs Minnesota |
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