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RSP Boiler Room No.40: Low Rider, RB Leon Allen
This clip from Western Kentucky’s 6’0″, 235-lb. runner is no highlight, but it’s the kind of play that keeps highlight makers on the field. Short-yardage plays have their own special category in football–especially for runners. One of the most important traits of a great short-yardage runner is finding small creases and exploiting them. One of the…
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RSP Boiler Room No.38: RB Brian Hill And Gap Aggression
One of my favorite under the radar RB prospects is Wyoming RB Brian HIll. This episode of the Boiler Room examines good decision-making and execution of a gap play. For more about gap/zone running, read Chad Spann’s piece. For analysis of skill players in the 2017 draft class, pre-order a login for the 2017…
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RSP Boiler Room No.36: RB Shock Linwood’s Skill to String Moves
Shock Linwood displays the balance, footwork, and vision to execute difficult moves in succession. The feet and hips are vital to running back play. Baylor’s Linwood displays facility with both in this play that I’d share with decision makers who are at least seeking a player with skills in space. More to come on Linwood.…
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RSP Boiler Room No.33: TE Austin Hooper
Four plays that reveal why Austin Hooper has the skills to generate red zone production immediately in Atlanta. For analysis of skill players in this year’s draft class, download the 2016 Rookie Scouting Portfolio – early-bird purchase for April 1 download available now. Better yet, if you’re a fantasy owner the Post-Draft Add-on comes with the 2012…
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RSP Boiler Room No.34: TE Hakeem Valles, Monmouth
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12 Things Worth Learning From WR Moritz Boehringer’s Tape
Gil Brandt doesn’t think the German receiver’s tape is worth studying. I took that as a challenge and found 12 things about Moritz Boehringer’s game that reveal a viable NFL receiving prospect. Let’s get this straight: I’m not touting Moritz Boehringer as a first or second-day prospect. Physically and athletically, he’s a first-round athlete. From…
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RSP Boiler Room No. 29: Kenneth Dixon
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RSP Boiler Room No.29: QB Jared Goff & Pocket Presence
What is good pocket presence in a quarterback? Two plays of Jared Goff’s work versus UCLA illustrate a lot of the criteria that I value. Pocket presence for a quarterback is a lot like vision for a running back. There are several skills required to possess the trait an they must be well-integrated into the…
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RSP Boiler Room No.27: QB Christian Hackenberg
Two red zone plays, one lesson learned for the Penn State QB that could hold some promise for NFL development. Christian Hackenberg is a difficult prospect. Despite an underwhelming career, the physical ability is there. The flashes of conceptual acumen show up on occasion, too. What will matter most for the NFL team that selects…
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RSP Boiler Room: Utah RB Devontae Booker
Two plays, both display Booker’s skill, but one also has a lot of luck involved. Learn the difference. Skill and luck. Depending on the bias of the fan or the depth of observation, these two things get confused every time there’s a game on television. Booker is a skilled back, but even skilled backs get lucky…