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Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room No.200 with Mark Schofield: QB Trey Lance (North Dakota State)
Celebrating the 200th RSP Film Room episode, Mark Schofield and Matt Waldman examine over two dozen plays of North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance, one of the top prospects in the 2021 NFL Draft class. Red-shirt sophomore Trey Lance is a thick-legged, 220-pound quarterback with speed to threaten a secondary, quickness to shake or bounce…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room No.199: WR Sage Surratt (Wake Forest)
Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room examines the body control, hand strength, and separation skills of Wake Forest wide receiver Sage Surratt, and how the Deamon Deacons tailor the scheme to Surratt’s strengths. Donte Moncrief captured the imagination of draftniks thanks to his frame and above-the-rim game at Ole Miss. I was never a fan because…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room: QB Trevor Lawrence (Clemson) with Mark Schofield
Rookie Scouting Portfolio writers Mark Schofield and Matt Waldman break down moments from four of Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence’s 2019 performances that reveal a technically-sound passer with pocket presence and pre-snap/post-snap skills that any NFL team would covet. Trevor Lawrence is an old-school quarterback in a new school body. His technique tells the tale. Look…
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The Scouting Academy Film Study Session: RB Nick Chubb with RSP’s Matt Waldman
The Scouting Academy’s Dan Hatman and the RSP’s Matt Waldman conduct a deep-dive into Cleveland running back Nick Chubb’s upside in the Browns’ offensive scheme. Nick Chubb is my candidate to become the next 2,000-yard rusher in the NFL. I’ve been saying this privately for over a year. I know it’s a low-odds proposition, but…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room: WR Van Jefferson (Florida)
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio examines the game of Florida wide receiver and 2020 NFL Draft prospect Van Jefferson, a masterful route runner for his age and experience, but a pass-catcher with work to do. If Van Jefferson’s receiving skills were equated to levels of education, he’d have a master’s degree in route running, but…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room: Is Thaddeus Moss (LSU) a Difficult Eval?
Matt Waldman examines the game of LSU tight end Thaddeus Moss, a 2020 NFL Draft prospect whose game is definitely separate from his name. Is Thad Moss a difficult eval? It’s a point Fantasy Pros writer Mike Tagliere raised during a conversation with Kyle Yates and me during a podcast. The pair were split over…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room: WR Jauan Jennings (Tennessee)
Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room takes a deep dive into the game of Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings—pound-for-pound, the most physical wide receiver in this 2020 NFL Draft class that’s an embarrassment of riches. Jauan Jennings is without a doubt, one of my favorite prospects in this class. A 208-pound receiver who plays like he’s…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room: WR CeeDee Lamb (Oklahoma)
Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room examines the tremendous game of Oklahoma wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, a player celebrated for his athletic prowess and—as good as he is—underrated for his technical acumen. Is CeeDee Lamb fast enough? This is the draftnik-fantasy player NFL Combine drama surrounding Lamb’s prospects. Even if it’s more drama than a real…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room WR Laviska Shenault, Jr. (Colorado): Don’t Call Him “Gadget”
Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room examines 2020 NFL Draft prospect Laviska Shenault, Jr., a do-everything prospect who will not be a ‘gadget player” on Sunday. When I made my first pass through the 2020 NFL Draft class of wide receivers this summer, I wondered if Laviska Shenault might have more in common with Cordarrelle Patterson…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room No.192 RB Jonathan Taylor (Wisconsin)
Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room takes an in-depth look at what makes Wisconsin RB Jonathan Taylor a compelling 2020 NFL Draft prospect at the running back position. Jonathan Taylor reminds me of Seattle’s Chris Carson—a physical back with enough burst and speed to break long runs when he’s not initiating scrums and also possesses enough…