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Players Studied for Matt Waldman’s 2023 Rookie Scouting Portfolio
Matt Waldman’s running list of 2023 NFL Draft prospects who will appear in the April 1 RSP publication. Each year, I like to list the players who will be in the Rookie Scouting Portfolio publication. If any of these players return to school, I will save them for the 2023 publication. You can pre-order the […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No. 340: WR Jordan Addison’s (Pitt/USC) Positioning and Timing with Vertical Routes
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines the vertical game of USC WR Jordan Addison and why Addison’s timing and position help him “play big” for his size. If you’re a smaller perimeter receiver, you better play big at the moments where your team gives you targets reserved for a larger receiver. The 6’0″, 175-pound Addison […]
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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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Players Studied for Matt Waldman’s 2020 Rookie Scouting Portfolio Publication
Matt Waldman’s running list of 2020 NFL Draft prospects who will appear in the April 1 RSP publication. Each year, I like to list the players who will be in the Rookie Scouting Portfolio publication. If any of these players return to school, I will save them for the 2021 publication. The opportunity to pre-order […]
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Flaw-Spotting: Matt Waldman’s RSP Sample Scouting Report of RB Knile Davis (Arkansas)
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 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 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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RSP Boiler Room No. 116: WR James Washington (OK St.) Vertical Prowess
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines Oklahoma State wide receiver James Washington’s ability to control his opponent in the vertical game. There are several facets of vertical route running that are as important, if not more important than deep speed. Not all of them are essential, but most winning vertical routes feature a receiver showcasing […]