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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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2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Maurice Hurst

Maurice Hurst, 6-1/292 Defensive Tackle Michigan Maurice Hurst Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Very fast at the point of attack Excellent get-off Good closing speed Disruptive to fire his gap and create penetration Active hands Has some variety in pass-rushing moves Very quick and agile to rush by offensive linemen Natural pad level Athletic…
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2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Nick Nelson

Nick Nelson, 5-11/200 Cornerback Wisconsin Nick Nelson Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Very good at breaking up passes Times his hands well Looks back for the ball Locates the ball well Tracks the football Battles big wideouts Challenges receivers Physical defender Thick build Strong for his size Disciplined Not a gambler Plays within the…
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2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jaire Alexander

Jaire Alexander, 5-10/196 Cornerback Louisville Jaire Alexander Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Very instinctive Excellent athleticism Fast cornerback Runs the route with the receiver Prevents separation Can cover up speed receivers Quick feet Good ball skills Soft hands Threat to take the ball away Knows what to do with the ball after making an…
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2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Ronnie Harrison

Ronnie Harrison, 6-2/207 Safety Alabama Ronnie Harrison Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Natural strong safety Extremely physical Excellent run defender Good-enough instincts Devastating hitter Good tackler Quickness Can separate the ball from the receiver Comes up with splash plays Reads a quarterback’s eyes Functional in zone coverage Good blitzer Disciplined Functional in zone coverage…
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