College Football Pick: Miami vs Florida
The college football season kicks-off this weekend as two in-state rivals take the field in Orlando, Florida. The season-opening game will pit Florida against unranked Miami. The Gators are coming off of a solid season in Dan Mullen's first season as their coach, which…
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson Scouting Report
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson Scouting Report (Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports) Strengths: Well-built body Athleticism Willing and fierce striker Quick to diagnose and support run Plus play speed Angles of pursuit Vision Versatile--can play all over in many schemes Weaknesses: Footwork needs work High missed tackle numbers…
Jachai Polite Scouting Report
Jachai Polite Scouting Report (Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports) Strengths: Elite burst Fluid movement Plus bend and flexibility Elite spin move Great pursuit speed Likes to hit Athleticism Instinctive pass rusher Weaknesses: One-year wonder? Drops head too much Block shedding needs work Tackling technique is…
Mack Wilson Scouting Report
Mack Wilson Scouting Report (USA TODAY Sports) Strengths: High football IQ Hand usage Great vision, looks past blockers Anticipation Great coverage skills Can match up with RBs, TEs Elite special teams skills Weaknesses: Scouts questions instincts Too robotic in play Lack of TFL's Steps…
Jawaan Taylor Scouting Report
Jawaan Taylor Scouting Report (USA TODAY Sports) Strengths: Powerful Long arms Solid punch Sees twists and blitzes before they happen Gets to second level Works with controlled slides and rarely whipped to the edge Dominant run blocker Mean streak Weaknesses: Lacks patience Too many…
Emanuel Hall Scouting Report
Emanuel Hall Scouting Report (USA TODAY Sports) Strengths: Size Speed Deep threat Great ability to start-stop Improved catch ability in 2018 Burst and stride to become a playmaking menace on crossers and slants Weaknesses: Limited route tree Ball skills are lacking Despite improvement many…
Riley Ridley Scouting Report
Riley Ridley Scouting Report (Photo: Phillip Williams/Georgia Athletics) Strengths: Competitive with mean streak Solid route runner Can beat press coverage Body control Strong hands Understands sideline and how to catch near boundary Catch radius Solid and willing blocker Weaknesses: Lacks elite burst Not nearly…
AJ Brown Scouting Report
AJ Brown Scouting Report (USA TODAY Sports) Strengths: Size Routes are fast, but he adds speed variance when needed Competitive Route running is elite for this class Ball skills Strong hands Wins contested catches Hand-eye coordination Versatile-can play from outside or slot Weaknesses: Was…
Benny Snell Scouting Report
Benny Snell Scouting Report Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Strengths: Patient Strong base powers through arm tackles with ease Scoring machine--48 TD's at Kentucky Eyes are quick and decisive in finding his lane Underrated in receiving game Hard-worker Weaknesses: Heavy feet Lacks breakaway speed Average…
Will Grier Scouting Report
Will Grier Scouting Report (Photo: Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) Strengths: Leader on and off the field Can get through all progressions Crafts successful pre-snap plans Confident and accurate in attacking the seam Stares off safeties Ball placement Possesses deep ball touch and accuracy to…
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…