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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…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Draft Scouting Report Sample: QB Jared Goff, L.A. Rams
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio shares its pre-draft scouting report of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff. 1. Jared Goff, California (6-4, 214) Philip Rivers and Jay Cutler come to mind when I think of Goff’s talent. There are no direct correlations between the Cal quarterback and these NFL veterans. But if you combined their…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Sample Scouting Report: 49ers WR Dante Pettis
Matt Waldman shares his RSP pre-draft NFL scouting report on 49ers WR Dante Pettis — his top-ranked receiver in this 2018 class. 1. Dante Pettis, Washington (6-0, 186) Depth of Talent Score: 87.7 = Starter: Capable of a larger role and learning on the go. Pettis is the reason that, if I’m seeking a top receiver in this…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Pre-Draft Scouting Report Sample: Colts RB Jordan Wilkins
Colts running back Jordan Wilkins is impressing in training camp. See why Matt Waldman’s RSP was high on Wilkins’ skill as a ballcarrier before the NFL Draft. Jordan Wilkins, Ole Miss (6-1, 216) Depth of Talent Score: 76 = Contributor: Starter execution in a limited role; diminishing returns beyond that scope. If strictly measuring the core attributes…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Sample Scouting Report: Ravens WR Jordan Lasley
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio shares his pre-draft NFL scouting report on Ravens wide receiver Jordan Lasley, who is showing skill beyond his draft status in training camp. 10. Jordan Lasley, UCLA (6-1, 203) Depth of Talent Score: 83.7 = Rotational Starter: Executes at a starter level in a role that plays to his strengths.…
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Chiefs TE Travis Kelce: Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Draft Scouting Report
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio shares its pre-draft scouting report on NFL Pro-Bowl tight end Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs 1. Travis Kelce, Cincinnati (6-5, 255) I could easily say that Kelce and Tyler Eifert are tied atop my board. Eifert has a strong chance to have a more productive career as a…