Irv Smith Scouting Report
Irv Smith Scouting Report (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) Strengths: Speed to create separation in the seam or downfield Hand strength to secure contested catches Offers sturdy target in the middle of the field Solid blocker who understands how to use his hands Not easy to…
Deebo Samuel Scouting Report
Deebo Samuel Scouting Report (Getty Images) Strengths: Highly competitive Has the vision of a RB Willing to work middle of field Strong hands Wins contested catches Body control Elite returner Weaknesses: Durability concerns Can he effectively beat press coverage? Hip tightness limits stride length…
Johnathan Abram Scouting Report
Johnathan Abram Scouting Report (Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports) Strengths: Prototypical size Hard-hitter Great straight-line speed Can match tight ends down the field Communicator and leader of the defense Solid in transitions LB with safety speed Weaknesses: Won't be asked for deep coverage Playing style…
Drew Lock Scouting Report
Drew Lock Scouting Report (USA TODAY Sports) Strengths: Arm talent Prototypical size Throws with anticipation Quick release Moves DB's with eyes Low sack total due to mobility and feel for edge pressure Completion percentage lower because of constant drops Confident in game and ability…
Montez Sweat Scouting Report
Montez Sweat Scouting Report (USA TODAY Sports) Strengths: Great length Athletic Freaky fast Broke 40-yard dash combine record for defensive lineman ( seconds) Slippery hips Length to corral scramblers inside the pocket bolsters sack totals Creates leverage with arms and body Room for growth…
Damien Harris Scouting Report
Damien Harris Scouting Report (Photo: Mickey Welsh / Montgomery Advertiser) Strengths: Solid frame North-South runner Patience is elite Sets up blocks well Vision is a plus Plain and simple: he does not fumble Great in pass protection--thrives against the blitz Soft hands Jump-cuts are…
Josh Jacobs Scouting Report
Josh Jacobs Scouting Report (AP Photo) Strengths: Prototypical size Strong lower half Patient Solid hands Decent footwork Can play in many schemes (single back, with lead blocker, shotgun) Great balance through contact Doesn't shy away from contact Weaknesses: 40-time is concerning Not a home…
Jonah Williams Scouting Report
Jonah Williams Scouting Report (PhotoL Robin Alam/Getty Images) Strengths: Elite technique Athletic for size Superior body control Lateral quickness Strength High football IQ High work ethic Knows how to utilize hands Weaknesses: Arm length has come into question May not be able to be…
Deandre Baker Scouting Report
Deandre Baker Scouting Report (USA TODAY Sports) Strengths: Excels in press coverage Quick feet No touchdowns allowed with five interceptions since 2017 Good feel for timing of route breaks for effective matching Solid burst Good timing on jump balls Aggressive and accurate swipes at…
South Region: Iowa vs Tennessee ATS Pick
Iowa vs Tennessee Prediction (USA TODAY Sports) Tennessee fended off Colgate's upset bid Friday with a 77-70 win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, while Iowa upset Cincinnati in the opening game of March Madness. Iowa averages more than 78 points per…
Midwest Region: Auburn vs Kansas Prediction
Auburn vs Kansas Preview (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) This 4 vs 5 matchup features two teams capable of making a run. Sure, MFST slept on Kansas a bit (we did predict them to be upset by Northeastern in the first round) and they…
West Region: Florida vs Michigan Prediction
Florida vs Michigan Prediction (Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports) The 10th-seeded Florida Gators (20-15) upset the Nevada in the first round on Thursday, while the 2nd-seeded Michigan Wolverines (29-6) handled their business against Montana. The two Power Five programs will collide with one team advancing…
Midwest Region: Wofford vs Kentucky Prediction
Wofford vs Kentucky Preview This is what March Madness is all about. An underdog small school Wofford matching up with national powerhouse Kentucky--one will advance to the Sweet 16. "I don't think I'm going to change my approach too much," said Wofford senior guard Fletcher…
East Region: Maryland vs LSU Prediction
Maryland vs LSU Preview (USA TODAY Sports) seed Maryland (23-10) will meet seed LSU (27-6) for the right to go to the Sweet 16. Both teams advanced over their mid-major opponents in the first round due to their size advantages. The big men for…
East Region: Liberty vs Mississippi State Prediction
Liberty vs Mississippi State Preview (MIssissippi State Athletics) The 5 vs 12 matchup is a popular upset pick--and we may have another one in this game between 12-seed Liberty (28-6) the champions of the ASUN, and 5-seed Mississippi State (23-10) who finished tied for…