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2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Arden Key

Arden Key, 6-5/238 Defensive End LSU Arden Key Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Dynamite edge rusher Fast pass-rusher Agility to sink his hips Can dip and bend underneath blocks Nice inside arm rip move Excellent closing burst Instincts to go for a forced fumble Can play in space Would fit very well as a…
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2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Terrell Edmunds

Terrell Edmunds, 6-0/217 Safety Virginia Tech Terrell Edmunds Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Ideal strong safety for current NFL Instinctive Has man-coverage skills Good coverage safety Can cover slot receivers Can play man coverage on receiving tight ends Strong in zone coverage Can serve as the eighth man in the box Well-rounded defender Decisive…
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2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Harold Landry

Harold Landry, 6-2/252 Defensive End Boston College Harold Landry Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Fast edge rusher Quick first step Repertoire of pass-rushing moves Good move Sets up tackles to cut back to the inside Sheer speed to turn the corner Forced-fumble threat Can play in space Can close on the quarterback in a…
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2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report: DeShon Elliott

DeShon Elliott, 6-1/210 Safety Texas DeShon Elliott Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Natural free safety Dangerous interception threat Instinctive Downfield coverage skills Excellent ball skills Soft hands Plays the ball well Good route recognition Soft hands Awareness Will come downhill and deliver a hard hit Soft hands Can make open-field tackles Skilled in zone…
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NFL Hot Press: One NFL Team Has Medically Flunked Vander Esch; Others Have Second-Day Grades

One NFL Team Has Medically Flunked Vander Esch; Others Have Second-Day Grades Updated April 18, 2018 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. One of the late-rising prospects during the leadup to the 2018 NFL Draft has been Boise State linebacker Leighton Vander Esch. He put together some excellent workouts for teams, showing speed…
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2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Kerryon Johnson

Kerryon Johnson, 5-11/213 Running Back Auburn Kerryon Johnson Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Smooth runner; glides through the defense Three-down starting potential back Instinctive, natural runner Downhill runner Quickness Accelerates to the second level Impressive ability to redirect Vision Cutting ability Patient Good balance Has some strength Finishes runs well Capable of creating for…
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2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Ronald Jones

Ronald Jones II, 6-0/200 Running Back USC Ronald Jones II Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Fast back Very good first-step quickness Explosiveness to the second level Deep speed; can take runs the distance Difficult to catch from behind Slashing runner Excellent feet Elusiveness in the open field Cutting ability Keeps feet going after contact…
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2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Justin Reid

Justin Reid, 6-0/207 Safety Stanford Justin Reid Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Excellent fit as a strong safety for current NFL Instinctive Fast defender Movement skills Has coverage skills against big receivers along the sideline Lined up in man vs slot receivers, but needs work Can play man coverage on receiving tight ends Reliable…
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2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Sony Michel

Sony Michel, 5-11/214 Running Back Georgia Sony Michel Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Instinctive, natural runner Fast back Threat to break off a long run on any carry First-step quickness Elusive; good at dodging tacklers Fast to the second level Quick feet Cutting ability Picks up yards after contact Vision Decisive runner Good receiver…
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