Charlie Campbell

2023 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Trenton Simpson

Trenton Simpson, 6-2/235 Linebacker Clemson Trenton Simpson Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Sub-package linebacker Extremely fast Sideline-to-sideline speed Pursuit run defender Pass-coverage athleticism Can help cover running backs, tight ends, receivers Can run down the middle seam Good pursuit defender Closing quickness Athletic Open-field tackler Natural build Covers a lot of ground in zone…
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2023 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Sam LaPorta

Sam LaPorta, 6-3/245 Tight End Iowa Sam LaPorta Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Good receiving tight end Weapon down the middle seam Too quick and athletic for most linebackers & safeties Sideline skills; good toe tapping Soft, natural hands High points the football Quickness as a route-runner Has blocking ability Improved blocking Hands catcher…
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2023 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Zach Charbonnet

Zach Charbonnet, 6-0/214 Running Back UCLA Zach Charbonnet Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Runs hard; physical Serious ability to pick up yards after contact Will power through tacklers Short-yardage and goal-line back Has an element of speed Advanced vision Good feet Feel; instincts Cuts well for a big back Quickness to hit the hole…
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2023 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Antonio Johnson

Antonio Johnson, 6-2/198 Safety/Cornerback Texas A&M Antonio Johnson Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Instinctive Fast Physical, willing hitter Plus run defender Very good nickel cornerback Man-coverage ability on slot receivers Plug-and-play starting NFL nickel corner Fluid; can flip his hips and run Covers a lot of ground in zone Impressive ball skills Adept at…
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2023 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Keeanu Benton

Keeanu Benton, 6-3/312 Defensive Tackle Wisconsin Keeanu Benton Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Very physical Tough as nails Good motor Strong hands Strength to work off blocks Disciplined Good length Has some quickness Active hands Could fit as a five-technique in a 3-4 Weaknesses: Jack of all trades, but master of none Could be…
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2023 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Siaki Ika

Siaki Ika, 6-4/358 Defensive Tackle Baylor Siaki Ika Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Tough run-stuffing nose tackle Superb lateral anchor Impossible to move at the point of attack Holds his gap Absorbs double teams Very tough; plays violently Disruptive run defender Strong hands Uses hands and feet at same time Ability to shed blocks…
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2023 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Hendon Hooker

Hendon Hooker, 6-3/217 Quarterback Tennessee Hendon Hooker Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Accurate passer Ball placement Protects the football Makes good decisions Moves his eyes Works through his progression Can throw receivers open Doesn’t miss open receivers Shows good timing Anticipation Able to loft in touch passes Has more mobility than many realize Will…
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2023 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Broderick Jones

Broderick Jones, 6-4/315 Guard Georgia Broderick Jones Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Rare blocker with a mean streak Tough run blocker Heavy hands Generates movement in the ground game Sustains blocks Physical Can manipulate in the ground game Bullies defenders and blocks through the whistle Has quality technique Good at pulling Agile in space…
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