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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens RB Jordan Howard (Chicago): Point the Toe, the Hips Will Follow
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens showcases a bounce-out by Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard and reveals that the toe is the key dynamic change of direction. Jordan Howard is not the 1st, 5th, or even 20th running back anyone would mention when discussing ball carriers who possess a dynamic change of direction, which is…
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Mark Schofield’s RSP Scouting Lens: Ball State’s Riley Neal Versus the Blitz
Rookie Scouting Portfolio writer Mark Schofield shares his admiration for the game of Ball State quarterback Riley Neal, one of his sleeper prospects for the 2019 NFL Draft. Football is back. Well, college football, to be accurate, has returned. After a “Week Zero” which saw four games on the slate Labor Day Weekend has a full…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens RB Derrick Henry: Pass Protection Struggles
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines Derrick Henry’s technical and conceptual challenges with pass protection assignments. Twice this month, I’ve seen my colleague Turron Davenport post videos featuring pass protection drills for Titans running backs. Neither of them prepared the runners to diagnose assignments or handle linemen. This is not an indictment of the Titans…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No.166 WR Felton Davis III (Michigan St.): Winning the Fade
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio breaks down a successful fade route from 2019 NFL Draft prospect Felton Davis III. I haven’t watched a lot of Felton Davis III’s film but there’s one thing I know he can do and that is winning the fade route. Davis won’t win every fade route — especially if the cornerback plays…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Draft Scouting Report Sample: TE David Njoku (Browns)
Matt Waldman shares his pre-NFL Draft scouting report on Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku, an emerging big-play talent. 2. David Njoku, Miami (6-4, 246) If the questions about O.J. Howard’s effort and focus are legitimate, Njoku could easily be the top tight end in this class. Based on the RSP’s evaluation that values blocking that’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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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens RB John Kelly (Rams): Efficient Feet
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines the efficient footwork of Rams rookie RB John Kelly, who is pushing his way up the Los Angeles depth chart. If Walter Payton was the Black Panther of running backs, John Kelly is the mortal version of the warrior-king after the Wakandan antidote has been administered. What already makes…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens QB Sam Darnold (Jets): Pocket Ownership Needed
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines Jets QB Sam Darnold, who has performed well thus far but still develop better pocket efficiency/ownership. As my colleague Mark Schofield showcased, Sam Darnold has shown promise as an NFL quarterback at winning the cat-and-mouse game with defenses. Let’s look at an area where Darnold has always struggled and…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens RB Bilal Powell (Jets): An Underrated Showcase of Cutback Running
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines a pair of cutbacks by New York Jets RB Bilal Powell and reveals why his footwork is something to note when studying NFL Draft prospects. Bilal Powell was one of my top-ranked prospects at the running back position in the 2011 NFL Draft. Mark Ingram was my top prospect; Ryan…
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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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