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Matt Waldman’s RSP Pre-Draft NFL Scouting Report on Lamar Jackson (Baltimore)
Rookie Scouting Portfolio founder Matt Waldman shares his pre-draft scouting report of Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson. 2. Lamar Jackson, Louisville (6-2, 219) Depth of Talent Score: 82.79 = Rotational Starter: Executes at a starter level in a role, playing to his strength. The scheme will at least temporarily need more customization for the player.…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Sample Scouting Report on Gardner Minshew (Jaguars)
Matt Waldman’s RSP shares his scouting report on 2019 NFL Draft pick Gardner Minshew and learn why Waldman labeled the Jaguars starting quarterback “among the best decision-makers in this class” and “if [his] physical skills were on par with his mental and conceptual game, he’d be the best prospect in this class.” Minshew was my…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Sample Pre-NFL Draft Scouting Report: QB Marcus Mariota (Tennessee)
Matt Waldman’s RSP shares a sample scouting report on Tennessee Titans QB Marcus Mariota, a player whose pocket presence and the potential turnstile of NFL coaches he might (and has) have to endure could be barriers to his upside. 3. Marcus Mariota, Oregon (6-4, 222) There’s no shame to Mariota’s game that he’s No.3 on…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Sample NFL Scouting Report: QB Kyler Murray (Cardinals)
Matt Waldman’s RSP shares his pre-NFL Draft scouting report on Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, an exciting prospect with a player comparison that goes a lot deeper than physical similarities. 2. Kyler Murray, Oklahoma (5-10, 207) Depth of Talent Score: 80 = Rotational Starter/Contributor: Executes at a starter level in a role that plays to his…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Sample Scouting Report: WR James Washington (Steelers)
Matt Waldman shares his RSP NFL Draft Scouting Report on WR James Washington, a player the Steelers hope will go a long way toward replacing Antonio Brown. 5. James Washington, Oklahoma St. (5-11, 213) Depth of Talent Score: 85.45 = Starter: Capable of a larger role and learning on the go. There is some polarization…
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Imposter Syndrome: Matt Waldman’s RSP Scouting Report on RB Devonta Freeman (Falcons)
Matt Waldman shares his RSP NFL Draft Scouting Report on RB Devonta Freeman, a player who outperformed Matt’s evaluation and discusses the root issue with his miss—a case of Imposter Syndrome. Evaluating players and projecting their future development is a humbling job. While I have successes that I’m proud of when reviewing my work with…
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Flaw-Spotting: Matt Waldman’s RSP Sample Scouting Report on RB Andre Williams
Matt Waldman often shares sample scouting reports of NFL Draft prospects where he’s hit or missed on their success. One thing he hasn’t shared are instances where he’s hit on evaluations where he was much lower on a player than the national draft media. Identifying talented players who will fit in the NFL is only…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Sample Scouting Report: WR Preston Williams (Miami)
Matt Waldman’s RSP shares its sample NFL Draft scouting report of Miami Dolphins’ training camp sensation WR Preston Williams, a player with the potential to develop into a player in the style of A.J. Green. Preston Williams, Colorado State (6-4, 211) Depth of Talent Score: 86.05 = Starter: Starting immediately with a large role and…