2023 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Nolan Smith

Nolan Smith, 6-2/238 Defensive End Georgia Nolan Smith Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Dangerous pass rusher Explosive off the snap Excellent first-step quickness Hard charger upfield Tough Plays hard Good motor Will use his active hands to keep blockers away from him Has some functional power Good move to the inside Good football character…
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2023 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jordan Addison

Jordan Addison, 5-11/173 Wide Receiver USC Jordan Addison Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Dangerous playmaker Threat to score and rip off long gains on any touch Superb hands Natural hands catcher Smooth route-runner Has a burst out of his breaks Consistently generates separation Sudden Challenges a defense vertically Finds soft spots in zone Superb…
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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 Stock – Pro Days I

This new section highlights which players have improved or worsened their 2023 NFL Draft stock as the draft approaches. By Charlie Campbell. Send Charlie an e-mail here: [email protected] Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell for updates. 2023 NFL Draft Stock Up Will McDonald, DE, Iowa State Last week, I was texting with some team sources, and…
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