2018

Leighton Vander Esch, 6-4/256 Linebacker Boise State Leighton Vander Esch Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Instinctive Big inside linebacker Dangerous blitzer Assignment sound Awareness Natural in zone coverage Follows a quarterback’s eyes Disrupts throwing lanes Ball skills Natural in space Above-average height and length for a linebacker Tough run defender Good tackler Quick Can…

Tremaine Edmunds, 6-5/236 Linebacker Virginia Tech Tremaine Edmunds Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Very good instincts Versatile size Rangy Dangerous blitzer Edge-rush potential Assignment sound Awareness Good hand usage Takes on blockers Excellent length Skilled pursuit defender Gifted pass-coverage linebacker Impressive man-coverage ability versus tight ends and running backs Can drop into zone coverage…

Derwin James, 6-2/215 Safety Florida State Derwin James Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Versatile safety Mismatch neutralizer Capable of playing man coverage on elite receiving tight ends Very fast Big; good weight and length Excellent strong safety Instinctive Extremely physical Speed; flies around the field Devastating hitter Can separate the ball from the receiver…

Grading the NFL Rule Changes Updated March 28, 2018 By Walt – @walterfootball Last year, I graded nine rule changes, so I thought I would do the same this year. I’ll delve into the two big rule changes – catch rule, ejections for targeting – and I’ll also discuss some of the rule changes the…

Sam Darnold, 6-3/221 Quarterback USC Sam Darnold Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Naturally accurate passer Fits passes into tight windows Excellnt ball placement Throws a catchable ball Pocket presence Has poise Advanced anticipation; instinctive thrower Throws with good timing Can accelerate his throwing motion Quality arm strength Pushed team to wins Good internal clock…