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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No.194: WR Hakeem Butler (Iowa State), Let It Whip
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines a failed target thrown to Iowa State receiver Hakeem Butler and why it contributes mightily to his compelling 2019 NFL Draft profile. The whip route is commonly a slot receiver’s tool. Keenan Allen, Julian Edelman, Danny Amendola, and several other NFL receivers with deer-like quicks frustrate safeties with this…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room No.140: TE Jace Sternberger (Texas A&M)
Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room showcases the fluidity and physicality of Texas A&M TE Jace Sternberger, a 2019 NFL Draft prospect with viable growth potential. Presuming T.J. Hockenson declares (no guarantees as of writing this post), he and Irv Smith are the two most refined tight end prospects that I’ve watched in this 2019 NFL…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No.188: TE Noah Fant (Iowa) and the Tough Target
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines a difficult target for Iowa tight end and 2019 NFL Draft prospect Noah Fant and pinpoints a difference between a top prospect and a top NFL starter. Whether it’s the data or the details on the field, the differences between a good and great player often seem minuscule. However,…
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RB Justin Jackson (Chargers): Matt Waldman’s RSP Sample Pre-Draft Report
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio shares its pre-draft sample report of Chargers running back Justin Jackson. Melvin Gordon will miss multiple weeks with a Grade 2 sprain of his MCL. Austin Ekeler will earn the start in Gordon’s place but as we’ve seen in Los Angeles, there is room for two productive backs in the…
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RSP Boiler Room No.181 TE Keenen Brown (Texas State)
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room showcases the athletic ability of Texas State TE Keenen Brown, a fluid, mobile athlete whose size and coordination makes him a worthwhile consideration as a developmental project in the NFL. Tight end is one of the most difficult positions in football. The collegiate game segmented the position into big receivers…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No.179 TE Irv Smith, Jr. (Alabama): Effort
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room showcases a high-effort play from 2019 NFL Draft prospect, TE Irv Smith, Jr. (Alabama) and explains why his work is notable. Irv Smith, Jr. is an excellent receiver prospect at the tight end position. He’s a fast, fluid player at the catch point who can get open in the vertical…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No. 176: RB Nick Brossette (LSU) And Grading Pass Protection
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room profiles the astute pass protection recognition and execution of LSU’s senior running back Nick Brossette, a 2019 NFL Draft prospect. A difficult area of running back play to project for the pro game is pass protection. It’s metaphorically the frontier days when it comes to how various analysts and entities…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Draft Scouting Report Sample: WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (Packers)
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio shares his RSP NFL Draft Scouting Report on Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Marquez Valdes-Scantling, USF (6-4, 206) Depth of Talent Score: 74.45 = Contributor: Starter execution in a limited role; diminishing returns beyond that scope. Another strong candidate to emerge from rookie anonymity 2-3 years from now, Valdes-Scantling is a speedy…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No.174 RB Wesley Fields (Ga. Southern): Anatomy of A Block
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room showcases a conceptually and technically sound stand-up block of a defensive lineman by Georgia Southern running back Wesley Fields, a 2019 NFL Draft prospect. Running backs are the shooting guards of the NBA. You can find a running back off the street, put him into an NFL lineup, and he’s…
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RSP Boiler Room No.172: Judging Speed On Film Is Problematic
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines two plays featuring Tulane wide receiver Terren Encalade that illustrate why assessing speed on film can be problematic. Imagine a wide receiver with the ball in his hand outside the numbers and the green carpet is rolled out for him. The nearest defender with an angle is a safety…