Category: Scouting Reports – 2015

Lorenzo Mauldin Scouting Report

Scouting Reports - 2015
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Lorenzo Mauldin DE Louisville #94
Ht: 6’4″
Wt: 259

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Size/Athleticism: Average size for a 4-3 edge-rusher or a 3-4 outside linebacker. Shows good lateral quickness and decent change-of-direction ability. Looks a little oversized. Might actually benefit from shedding some weight to improve his mobility.

Run Defense: Limited strength prevents him from anchoring at the point of attack. Lacks the lower body strength and doesn’t play with enough leverage and can be a liability in certain situations. Tendency to pin his ears back in an effort get into the backfield can cause him to over-pursue and he can be baited into favorable situations for the offense on draw plays.

Pass-Rush: Tries to win with speed but doesn’t have the explosive ability to fly past the game’s more athletic tackles. Flashes some burst but against his toughest competition his mediocre explosion shows up (Miami’s Erick Flowers handled his speed rush easily). Does a nice job sinking his hips and dipping his shoulder to turn the corner. Lacks a strong counter move to recover once he’s engaged. Doesn’t shed blocks well once offensive linemen get into his pads. Does a nice job getting his arms up into passing lanes.

Versatility: Can play end in a 4-3 or outside linebacker in a 3-4. At his best when lined up wide and give room to gain momentum and avoid immediate contact.

Intangibles: Team captain. Loved by everyone in the Louisville program. Praised by coaches for his work ethic. Had a tough childhood. Both parents spent time in prison and he primarily grew up in foster homes.

Durability: Played through a shoulder injury in 2013 and missed 2014 spring ball after shoulder surgery. Missed time in 2012 with a torn MCL.

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Overview: Mauldin is a bigger and slightly less-athletic version of former teammate and Eagles 2014 first-round pick Marcus Smith. He’s a reasonably explosive edge-rusher but doesn’t have the elite athleticism to project as an immediate difference-maker. If Mauldin can refine his technique and develop a reliable counter move he can develop into an adequate pass-rusher, but his immediate value may be limited.

Trey Flowers Scouting Report

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Trey Flowers DE Arkansas #86
Ht: 6’2″
Wt: 266

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Size/Athleticism: Impressive strength. Nothing special in terms of size or athleticism, but meets the basic criteria for playing at the next level.

Run Defense: Physical against the run. Strong enough to anchor at the point of attack due to impressive lower body strength. Sheds blocks fairly well and can work his way through traffic. Patient when needing to stay in his zone to defend read-option plays. Does a great job keeping his eyes in the backfield to see the play develop. Quick to diagnose and react appropriately. Gives a strong effort in pursuit but lacks the speed to make many plays down the field.

Pass-Rush: Relies heavily on his strength to bull-rush his way into the backfield. Shows a decent swim move which he uses to shed blocks after driving his man back into the pocket. Limited speed to win off the snap.

Versatility: Primarily played on the ground in 4-3 sets but did occasionally play standing up. Probably lacks the athleticism to be an effective three-down linebacker in a 3-4 scheme.

Intangibles: Team captain.

Durability: Only missed one game in four seasons (2013 vs Samford with undisclosed injury).

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Overview: There isn’t a whole lot to get excited about when watching Flowers, but there isn’t much to criticize either. He has his role and does it very well. He isn’t an explosive edge-rusher and will probably never rack up double-digit sacks at the next level, but he’s stout against the run and has enough strength to bull-rush his way into the backfield.

Cody Fajardo Scouting Report

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Cody Fajardo QB Nevada #17
Ht: 6’2″
Wt: 210
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Strengths: Good athlete who is a threat to pick up yards on the ground. Capable of making throws on the run. Quick release. Does a nice job making quick decisions.

Weaknesses: Played in a gimmicky offense which utilized a lot of read option plays. Rarely asked to stand in the pocket and make decisions. Below average arm strength. Struggles to get the ball downfield on a rope. Shaky accuracy down the field.

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Overview: Fajardo is a decent athlete but a fairly generic quarterback prospect overall. While his mechanics are solid and he’s shown an ability to make quick decisions in Nevada’s offense, his physical tools in terms of arm strength and accuracy are average at best. He’s a Day 3 prospect with limited upside.

Dak Prescott Scouting Report

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Dak Prescott QB Mississippi State #15
Ht: 6’1″
Wt: 230

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Strengths: Big, physical quarterback who can take a hit. Built like a shorter version of Cam Newton. Moves very well and is capable of making plays with his feet.

Weaknesses: Somewhat limited experience with only one full year as the starting quarterback. Plays in a fairly simplistic offensive scheme. Still developing as a pocket passer.

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Overview: Prescott is an intriguing prospect but is still developing as a quarterback. He has the physical tools but has relatively limited experience and plays in a fairly simplistic offense which doesn’t require him to sit in the pocket and make decisions. The tools are there for NFL success, but he is definitely a developmental prospect.

Connor Cook Scouting Report

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Connor Cook QB Michigan State #18
Ht: 6’4″
Wt: 218

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Strengths: Prototypical height with a decent overall build. Moves reasonably well for his size. Capable of buying time with his feet and rolling out of the pocket. Legitimate NFL arm strength. Plays with confidence and isn’t shy about taking chances down the field.

Weaknesses: Might be overconfident in his arm. Tries to fit the ball into tight windows, which will close much faster on him in the NFL. Takes a lot of chances throwing off-balance and on the run. Accuracy is somewhat shaky. Somewhat mechanical in his movements and doesn’t sell the fakes terribly well.

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Overview: Cook has shown steady development during his time at Michigan State and is starting to reach the potential of his physical traits. The most debate surrounding Cook will be centered around his confidence and tendency to take risks. Some coaches and scouts may love it, while others will others will worry it leads to too many mistakes at the next level. He definitely has a high ceiling, but he is too far away to be considered a quick-fix solution.