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RB Justin Jackson (Chargers): Matt Waldman’s RSP Sample Pre-Draft Report
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio shares its pre-draft sample report of Chargers running back Justin Jackson. Melvin Gordon will miss multiple weeks with a Grade 2 sprain of his MCL. Austin Ekeler will earn the start in Gordon’s place but as we’ve seen in Los Angeles, there is room for two productive backs in the […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Draft Scouting Report: RB Aaron Jones (Packers)
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio shares its pre-draft NFL scouting report on Packers starter Aaron Jones, one of Matt’s underrated backs in the 2017 NFL Draft. I’m known for my touting of Jamaal Williams on Twitter. I’m not as well known by non-RSP subscribers for my reviews of Aaron Jones, a player a little more […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Draft Scouting Report Sample: WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (Packers)
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio shares his RSP NFL Draft Scouting Report on Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Marquez Valdes-Scantling, USF (6-4, 206) Depth of Talent Score: 74.45 = Contributor: Starter execution in a limited role; diminishing returns beyond that scope. Another strong candidate to emerge from rookie anonymity 2-3 years from now, Valdes-Scantling is a speedy […]
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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: Matt Waldman’s RSP Pre-NFL Draft Scouting Report
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio shares his pre-draft NFL Scouting report of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, which includes a dose of philosophy on why traditional quarterback evaluation often misses on players with Mahomes’ skills. The report is taken from the 2017 Rookie Scouting Portfolio Pre-Draft Publication. Mahomes earned the highest grade I’ve given an NFL […]
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Saints RB Boston Scott: Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Draft Scouting Report Sample
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio shares its sample report of New Orleans Saints running back Boston Scott. 14. Boston Scott, Louisiana Tech (5-6, 203) Depth of Talent Score: 78.5 = Contributor: Starter execution in a limited role; diminishing returns beyond that scope. If there’s an unknown runner among the general audience that consumes big-corporate draft analysis, it’s […]
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Draft Picks In A Micro-Society: Matt Waldman’s 2018 RSP Post-Draft Sample
Matt Waldman shares an essay on the impact of draft capital in the NFL from his 2018 Rookie Scouting Portfolio Post-Draft publication, now available for download. Draft Picks in a Micro-Society Author’s Note: This essay was written in March of 2018. Remember this as you read about the players mentioned below. Every year after the draft, I’m […]
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49ers WR Richie James: Matt Waldman’s 2018 RSP Sample Scouting Report
Matt Waldman shares his 2018 pre-draft NFL scouting report on 49ers wide receiver Richie James, an impressive rookie with more growth potential than meets the eye. 9. Richie James, Middle Tennessee State (5-10, 183) Depth of Talent Score: 83.75 = Rotational Starter: Executes at a starter level in a role playing to his strengths. I believe […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Draft Scouting Report Sample: QB Paxton Lynch (Denver)
Matt Waldman shares his Rookie Scouting Portfolio pre-NFL Draft report of Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch. 4. Paxton Lynch, Memphis (6-7, 244) If it’s correct that many teams consider Wentz the top quarterback prospect in this class, it’s equally likely that Lynch is seen as the best combination of physical talent and upside. Many in […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Draft Scouting Report Sample: Patriots RB Ralph Webb (Vanderbilt)
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio shares his pre-draft NFL scouting report of Patriots running back Ralph Webb. 24. Ralph Webb, Vanderbilt (5-10, 202) Depth of Talent Score: 73.7 = Reserve: Contributor with limitations in scope and execution. Webb does a lot of things well but nothing about his game stands out among the crowd. It either […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Draft Scouting Report: Bills WR Corey Coleman
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio shares its NFL Draft scouting report of new Buffalo Bills receiver Corey Coleman. Corey Coleman, Baylor (5-11, 194) Coleman is the most exciting receiver in the class and arguably the most scintillating big-play threat of any position in the draft. You don’t need an NFL Combine or Pro Day workout […]