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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room: Leverage-Reading and Processing of QB Davis Mills (Stanford)
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines a few clips from Stanford quarterback Davis Mills and is reminded of the challenges of the most difficult position in team sports. Most people don’t have jobs where they have to possess an insane combination of physical, mental, technical, and intuitive skills with a margin of error that can…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Scouting Glossary: Accounting for Ancillary Coverage with TCU QB Max Duggan
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Scouting Glossary illustrates how TCU quarterback Max Duggan of the 2023 NFL Draft class accounts for ancillary coverage to deliver an optimal target to his fellow draft classmate, wide receiver Quinton Johnston. What Is Ancillary Coverage? There are probably multiple ways to describe this coverage among coaches. I call it ancillary…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Glossary: Overextending with RB Kendre Miller (TCU)
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Scouting Glossary illustrates with the help of 2023 NFL Draft prospect, Kendre Miller of TCU, why overextending at the collision point as a pass protector places a running back at a disadvantage with his assignments. What Is Overextending? Pretty much what you’d expect: leaning too far forward. For pass protection, overextending…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room: QB D’Eriq King (Miami)
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines the pocket play and coverage-reading promise of Miami Hurricanes Quarterback and NFL Draft Prospect D’Eriq King. I had a strong first impression of D’Eriq King after studying a few of his games when he lit up defenses as a Houston Cougar. King’s arm talent, decision-making, dynamic mobility, and red-zone…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room: The Return Specialist Vision of Elias “Whop” Philyor #Indiana
Matt Waldman’s RSP examines the vision of Indiana wide receiver and return specialist Whop Philyor, an exciting playmaker in 2021’s NFL Draft class. The kicking game is home to the last vestiges of frontier violence that was once a part of football’s past. And if the return game is a part of that frontier mentality,…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room: WR Warren Jackson (CSU) Tough Ain’t Enough
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines Colorado State WR Warren Jackson’s skill with winning in tight quarters and why that’s important as a 2021 NFL Draft prospect. One of my favorite podcast episodes of the past five years is boxing trainer and commentator Teddy Atlas’ appearance on Joe Rogan’s show when he talks about Mike…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room: #Indiana RB Stevie Scott III’s Pass-Pro Prowess
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines two reps from one of the best pass-protectors at the running back position in this 2021 NFL Draft class, Indiana’s Stevie Scott III. The demand for a running back to deliver in pass protection depends greatly on the scheme. At least, that’s what you’ll read in some circles. After…
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Links to Matt Waldman’s 2021 RSP NFL Draft Analysis
Links to all essays, analysis, Senior Bowl coverage, and scouting reports about 2021 NFL Draft prospects come from research Matt Waldman and the Rookie Scouting Portfolio staff undertakes to write the Rookie Scouting Portfolio Publication. Now in the 16th year of publication, the RSP is the best of both worlds: a summarized magazine of reports, rankings, and…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No. 286: WR Justyn Ross #Clemson Dictating Coverage
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines Clemson wide receiver Justyn Ross’s ability to dictate coverage and why it bodes well for him as an NFL Draft prospect. I’ve seen the Justyn Ross-Julio Jones comparisons. It’s a heady comp. Both are excellent after-catch options and Ross has great promise as a route runner. Jones is more…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room: WR Devonta Smith #Alabama And Winning Against Tight-Physical Play
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines a play from Alabama WR Devonta Smith’s portfolio and illustrates why the 2021 NFL Draft prospect’s size will not be a negative factor for many teams. The online draftnik community has a niche of fans and analysts concerned about the relative value of Alabama wide receiver Devonta Smith because…