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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room: The Khalil Herbert-Dalvin Cook Stylistic Parallels

Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines the play of 2021 NFL Draft prospect, Khalil Herbert, illustrating how the Virginia Tech/Kansas running back’s style has parallels to Minnesota Vikings runner Dalvin Cook. I’ve been keeping an eye on Khalil Herbert for a few years. I mentioned him this summer when I did an RB prospects preview…
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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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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No.290 #UNC WR Dyami Brown: Releases and Route Setups

Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines a release pattern and a trio of route setups from 2021 NFL Draft prospect, WR Dyami Brown of North Carolina. Dyami Brown sounds like a marketing name for a model of wide receiver. Yes sir we have several colors in the Dyami Deep Threat receiver series: Dyami Blue, Dyami…
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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 #Florida WR Kadarius Toney: What Makes A Good Ball-Tracker?

Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler explains what makes a football player a good tracker of the football through an examination of two plays from 2021 NFL Draft prospect Kadarius Toney, a WR/PR from the University of Florida. What makes a good ball-tracker? Why is this different than hand-eye coordination? How can we tell if a player…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room: #UNC RB Javonte Williams’ Integrated Technique

Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio Boiler Room examines the integrated skills of North Carolina running back Javonte Williams’ contact balance, pad level, and footwork. I covet running backs who can put it all together on the field. Many of you probably imagine this different from what I mean. You may imagine me watching the tape…
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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 No. 285 WR Rondale Moore #Purdue Routes And YAC

Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines the technical and conceptual knowledge of 2021 NFL Draft Prospect Rondale Moore. There’s a lot of Rondale Moore’s tape that isn’t much different from what you’d see if you watched Tavon Austin, Jakeem Grant, Richie James, or Keke Coutee. Although I have additional thoughts on the upside potential for…
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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: WR Elijah Moore #OleMiss Tracking And Zone Concepts

Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines Mississippi wide receiver and NFL Draft prospect Eli Moore, a player comfortable with tracking the football in difficult scenarios and skilled with finding openings in zone coverage. Elijah Moore checks a lot of boxes. He has the quick and precise footwork of a sudden receiver who can weave through…
