Re: 2014 Mock drafts/Big boards
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2014 1:37 pm
No problem, helps familiarize myself with some of these guys as well.
First the Scouts, Inc. total prospect grading scale:
90-100 Rare Prospect
Player demonstrates rare abilities and can create mismatches that have an obvious impact on the game. Is a premier college player that has all the skill to take over a game and play at a championship level. He rates in the top 5 players in the nation at his position and is considered a first round draft prospect.
80-89 Outstanding Prospect
Player has abilities to create mismatches versus most opponents in the NFL. A feature player that has an impact on the outcome of the game. Cannot be shut down by a single player and plays on a consistent level week in and week out. He rates in the top 10 at his position and is considered a second round draft prospect.
70-79 Solid Prospect
Still a standout player at the college level that is close to being an elite player. He has no glaring weaknesses and will usually win his individual matchups, but does not dominate in every game, especially when matched up against the top players in the country. He will usually rate in the top third of players at his position and is considered a third round draft prospect.
60-69 Good Prospect
This player is an good starter that will give a solid effort week in and week out, but he is overmatched versus the better players in the nation. His weaknesses will be exposed against top competition. He is usually a prospect that is missing something from his game. For example, he has the size and skills to be an outstanding prospect, but lacks the speed. He will usually rate in the top half of the players at his position and is considered a middle round draft choice.
50-59 Adequate Prospect
These are usually players that play at a high level in college, but lack some measurables or skills to play at that same level in the NFL. He may be a player that has a lot of developmental qualities, or could be a player that will contribute right away on special teams or in a situational capacity. He will usually rate in the second-third at his position and is considered a fifth round draft choice.
21-49 Borderline Draft Prospect
These are players that teams like something about, but certainly do not have the full package in terms of NFL talent. A lot of times, teams will take chances on character players or developmental type athletes with this grade. And often, these are players that come from smaller schools or did not standout at the college level. NFL teams are looking for 'diamonds in the rough' with this type of prospect. He will usually rate in the bottom third of players at his position and will be considered a late round draft choice or un-drafted free agent.
20 Free Agent Prospect
These are players that did not make our original 'evaluation list' but are prospects that need to be monitored. Especially in the pre-season, these players will fluctuate up and down depending on performance in their final year of eligibility.
10 Not a legitimate Prospect
These are players that lack NFL measurables and/or skills. They are players that we feel would not even make a solid contribution as a training camp body.
Here is their (Scouts, Inc.) top ten for quarterbacks - I am not sure when these grades/ranks were last updated:
1. Teddy Bridgewater (93)
2. Blake Bortles (92)
3. Johnny Manziel (90)
4. AJ McCarron (85)
5. Zach Mettenberger (79)
6. Jimmy Garoppolo (69)
7. Logan Thomas (66)
8. Aaron Murray (60)
9. Derek Carr (55)
10. Stephen Morris (52)
Individual category break down grading scale is as follows:
1 = EXCEPTIONAL
2 = ABOVE AVERAGE
3 = AVERAGE
4 = BELOW AVERAGE
5 = MARGINAL
Derek Carr (Scouts Grade: 55)
6-2⅛, 215 lbs
Overall Football Traits
Production: 2 2009: (5/0)- 10-14-71.4-112-0-0 2010: Redshirted 2011: (13/13)- 279-446-62.6-3,544-26-9 2012: (13/13)- 344-511-4,104-67.3-37-7
Height-Weight-Speed: 3 Slightly shorter than average but well within QB parameters. Athletic build. Needs to add bulk to frame. Also has small hand-span. Displays above average top-end speed for position.
Durability: 4 Has proven to be durable by starting all 26 games the past two seasons (2011-12). Showed toughness late in 2012 playing through sports hernia injury, which required off-season surgery. Needs to add body mass and strength to frame.
Intangibles: 1 Outstanding intangibles. Elite work ethic. Eats, drinks, breathes football. No character or behavior concerns. Married (Heather) on June 29, 2012. One of three sons of Rodger and Sheryl Carr. Both both brothers, Darren and David, played DI football. David was QB at Fresno State and No. 1 overall NFL draft selection (Texans) in 2002. Darren was a defensive lineman at Houston.
Quarterback Specific Traits
Mental Makeup : 2 Very good football intelligence. Has great command of offense and continues to get more freedom at line of scrimmage. Fits best in West Coast system. Decisive. At his best getting ball out quickly and generating run-after-catch opportunities for pass catchers. Has fast eyes. Goes through progressions quickly. Above average decision maker. Occasionally tries to do too much and will force the ball.
Accuracy: 3 When in rhythm, shows good accuracy short-to-intermediate. High percentage of throws studied in four games (from 2012 season) were within 10 yards of line of scrimmage. Slightly below average accuracy when forced to throw off-platform. Anticipation is below average and needs to improve. Gets a bit hyperactive with feet once mental alarm clock sounds and can miss within strike zone on some shorter throws as a result. Does a nice job of tying his feet to eyes when going through progressions, which allows him to make quick and accurate throws. Accuracy on deep ball was below average on limited views from 2012 tape study (four games). Bad habit of chucking-and-ducking on vertical throws. Needs to hang in pocket, transfer weight from front to back, and follow through (even if it requires taking a big hit).
Release/Arm Strength: 3 Good ball carriage. Has quick, compact delivery. Get snap ball off quickly when necessary. Gets a lot of RPMs on ball but not quite as much zip as it seems. Still, can get above average velocity on deep outs when he steps follows through and gets proper hip rotation. Can get the ball downfield with a good trajectory but only if his mechanics are sound. Does not have the elite arm to drive ball vertically off back foot, which he attempts to do far too often. Punt-like hang time when he doesn't transfer weight on deep ball.
Pocket Mobility: 3 Has adequate pocket presence. Good tempo; sudden with feet and eyes. Excels at making quick reads and getting ball out of his hands. Not much of a running threat but shows quick feet to sidestep/climb inside pocket. Almost always looking to reset feet and get ball out of his hands. Goes down too easily. Not sold on toughness inside the pocket.
First the Scouts, Inc. total prospect grading scale:
90-100 Rare Prospect
Player demonstrates rare abilities and can create mismatches that have an obvious impact on the game. Is a premier college player that has all the skill to take over a game and play at a championship level. He rates in the top 5 players in the nation at his position and is considered a first round draft prospect.
80-89 Outstanding Prospect
Player has abilities to create mismatches versus most opponents in the NFL. A feature player that has an impact on the outcome of the game. Cannot be shut down by a single player and plays on a consistent level week in and week out. He rates in the top 10 at his position and is considered a second round draft prospect.
70-79 Solid Prospect
Still a standout player at the college level that is close to being an elite player. He has no glaring weaknesses and will usually win his individual matchups, but does not dominate in every game, especially when matched up against the top players in the country. He will usually rate in the top third of players at his position and is considered a third round draft prospect.
60-69 Good Prospect
This player is an good starter that will give a solid effort week in and week out, but he is overmatched versus the better players in the nation. His weaknesses will be exposed against top competition. He is usually a prospect that is missing something from his game. For example, he has the size and skills to be an outstanding prospect, but lacks the speed. He will usually rate in the top half of the players at his position and is considered a middle round draft choice.
50-59 Adequate Prospect
These are usually players that play at a high level in college, but lack some measurables or skills to play at that same level in the NFL. He may be a player that has a lot of developmental qualities, or could be a player that will contribute right away on special teams or in a situational capacity. He will usually rate in the second-third at his position and is considered a fifth round draft choice.
21-49 Borderline Draft Prospect
These are players that teams like something about, but certainly do not have the full package in terms of NFL talent. A lot of times, teams will take chances on character players or developmental type athletes with this grade. And often, these are players that come from smaller schools or did not standout at the college level. NFL teams are looking for 'diamonds in the rough' with this type of prospect. He will usually rate in the bottom third of players at his position and will be considered a late round draft choice or un-drafted free agent.
20 Free Agent Prospect
These are players that did not make our original 'evaluation list' but are prospects that need to be monitored. Especially in the pre-season, these players will fluctuate up and down depending on performance in their final year of eligibility.
10 Not a legitimate Prospect
These are players that lack NFL measurables and/or skills. They are players that we feel would not even make a solid contribution as a training camp body.
Here is their (Scouts, Inc.) top ten for quarterbacks - I am not sure when these grades/ranks were last updated:
1. Teddy Bridgewater (93)
2. Blake Bortles (92)
3. Johnny Manziel (90)
4. AJ McCarron (85)
5. Zach Mettenberger (79)
6. Jimmy Garoppolo (69)
7. Logan Thomas (66)
8. Aaron Murray (60)
9. Derek Carr (55)
10. Stephen Morris (52)
Individual category break down grading scale is as follows:
1 = EXCEPTIONAL
2 = ABOVE AVERAGE
3 = AVERAGE
4 = BELOW AVERAGE
5 = MARGINAL
Derek Carr (Scouts Grade: 55)
6-2⅛, 215 lbs
Overall Football Traits
Production: 2 2009: (5/0)- 10-14-71.4-112-0-0 2010: Redshirted 2011: (13/13)- 279-446-62.6-3,544-26-9 2012: (13/13)- 344-511-4,104-67.3-37-7
Height-Weight-Speed: 3 Slightly shorter than average but well within QB parameters. Athletic build. Needs to add bulk to frame. Also has small hand-span. Displays above average top-end speed for position.
Durability: 4 Has proven to be durable by starting all 26 games the past two seasons (2011-12). Showed toughness late in 2012 playing through sports hernia injury, which required off-season surgery. Needs to add body mass and strength to frame.
Intangibles: 1 Outstanding intangibles. Elite work ethic. Eats, drinks, breathes football. No character or behavior concerns. Married (Heather) on June 29, 2012. One of three sons of Rodger and Sheryl Carr. Both both brothers, Darren and David, played DI football. David was QB at Fresno State and No. 1 overall NFL draft selection (Texans) in 2002. Darren was a defensive lineman at Houston.
Quarterback Specific Traits
Mental Makeup : 2 Very good football intelligence. Has great command of offense and continues to get more freedom at line of scrimmage. Fits best in West Coast system. Decisive. At his best getting ball out quickly and generating run-after-catch opportunities for pass catchers. Has fast eyes. Goes through progressions quickly. Above average decision maker. Occasionally tries to do too much and will force the ball.
Accuracy: 3 When in rhythm, shows good accuracy short-to-intermediate. High percentage of throws studied in four games (from 2012 season) were within 10 yards of line of scrimmage. Slightly below average accuracy when forced to throw off-platform. Anticipation is below average and needs to improve. Gets a bit hyperactive with feet once mental alarm clock sounds and can miss within strike zone on some shorter throws as a result. Does a nice job of tying his feet to eyes when going through progressions, which allows him to make quick and accurate throws. Accuracy on deep ball was below average on limited views from 2012 tape study (four games). Bad habit of chucking-and-ducking on vertical throws. Needs to hang in pocket, transfer weight from front to back, and follow through (even if it requires taking a big hit).
Release/Arm Strength: 3 Good ball carriage. Has quick, compact delivery. Get snap ball off quickly when necessary. Gets a lot of RPMs on ball but not quite as much zip as it seems. Still, can get above average velocity on deep outs when he steps follows through and gets proper hip rotation. Can get the ball downfield with a good trajectory but only if his mechanics are sound. Does not have the elite arm to drive ball vertically off back foot, which he attempts to do far too often. Punt-like hang time when he doesn't transfer weight on deep ball.
Pocket Mobility: 3 Has adequate pocket presence. Good tempo; sudden with feet and eyes. Excels at making quick reads and getting ball out of his hands. Not much of a running threat but shows quick feet to sidestep/climb inside pocket. Almost always looking to reset feet and get ball out of his hands. Goes down too easily. Not sold on toughness inside the pocket.