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Links to Matt Waldman’s 2020 RSP NFL Draft Analysis
Links to all essays, analysis, Senior Bowl coverage, and scouting reports about 2020 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 15th year of publication, the RSP is the best of both worlds: a summarized magazine of reports, rankings, and […]
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Mark Schofield’s RSP Scouting Lens: QB Joe Burrow (LSU), Box Scores, and Development
Matt Waldman’s RSP contributor Mark Schofield delivers an analysis of box score scouting, screenshot scouting, and how he navigates between the two when examining LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, a 2020 NFL Draft prospect. Black And White Is Hard To Find (As Much As We Beleive It Exists) This may be the Golden Age of football […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room No.185: RB A.J. Dillon (Boston College)
Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room takes a deep dive into A.J. Dillon’s game and the Boston College running back’s performance is a clinic-worthy demonstration that at the root of good vision excellent judgment. If there’s one thing I don’t mind making a mantra about ball carriers at the Rookie Scouting Portfolio is that “vision” is […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No.220: Attacking and Winning with WR Tylan Wallace (Oklahoma St.)
One of Matt Waldman’s favorite 2020 NFL Draft prospects that he’s studied this summer, this RSP Boiler Room episode focuses on Oklahoma State WR Tylan Wallace’s ability to attack and win the football. Tylan Wallace is a confident receiver in traffic and a speedster who wins in the vertical game. Unlike many young vertical threats, […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No.219: Hard Breaks For WR Tylan Wallace (Oklahoma St.)
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler examines two hard breaks from Tylan Wallace’s performance against Texas that reveal learning opportunities for this highly talented NFL Draft prospect. One of my favorite prospects that I’ve seen this summer, Oklahoma State wide receiver Tylan Wallace is a fearless, physical wide receiver with speed and quickness. On the field, he […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No.218: Story Time with WR Jerry Jeudy (Alabama)
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room reveals some of the details of Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy’s story-telling prowess as a route runner. Quality route running is a process of efficient and suspenseful story-telling. The defender, like many members of a story teller’s audience, knows the basic shape of the ending, but still suspends disbelief and […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No.217: WRs Henry Ruggs III And Jerry Jeudy (Alabama)
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines one successful play from the points of view of Alabama receivers Henry Ruggs and Jerry Jeudy, 2020 NFL Draft prospects with an abundance of athletic, conceptual, and technical skill at the position. We often miss important details about wide receiver play when that prospect doesn’t get the ball. This […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No.215: WR Tyler Johnson’s (Minnesota) Diamond Release
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines a well-executed diamond release from Minnesota WR Tyler Johnson, a 2020 NFL Draft prospect. The funny thing about football—and many crafts that are a blend of science and art—is that few people, even in the highest reaches of the profession, possess complete mastery of the game. While there are […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No.214: WR Marquez Stevenson (Houston) And Winning A Well-Covered Fade
In this episode of Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room on Houston receiver Marquez Stevenson, Waldman shows how the difference between an open and covered fade route can come down to the turn of a receiver’s head. Marquez Stevenson is a big-play slot receiver in the Houston offense. His speed and tracking of the football on […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Sample Scouting Report: RB Royce Freeman (Denver Broncos)
Matt Waldman shares a sample scouting report on Denver Broncos running back Royce Freeman from the 2018 Rookie Scouting Portfolio. Royce Freeman, Oregon (5-11, 229) Depth of Talent Score: 81.75 = Rotational Starter: Executes at a starter level in a role, playing to his strengths. Freeman reminds me of Carlos Hyde with superior speed and […]