02-19-2018, 09:36 AM
(02-17-2018, 09:54 PM)Jpoore Wrote: Not my scouting report a friend's.
Derwin James
Florida St S/LB #3
6’3 215
Pros:
Physical Freak - Should blow up combine: (Rumored #s) Big(215+), Fast(4.35), Strong(400s Bench, 600s Squat) Agile, Powerful(400s P. Clean), Frame - REALLY long arms, frame that can bulk, Run Support - As a tackler shows great technique and a love for getting in run support: takes on blockers exceptionally well, and has heavy hands, Coverage - Feels like a extra CB, fluid, technique is at a good point, can jam WRs & TEs at a high level (Heavy Hands), No stiffness in his play, Good nose for the ball - Elite decision making/reaction time, Versatility - Florida St lined Derwin up at SS/NB/CBILB/OLB/EDGE & Derwin has even played FS all at a good level - Derwin is a pure Defensive Weapon, Has lined up as a Pass Rusher an shown the ability to over power OTs, use his hands & also speed rush past lineman, Sees the field very well, Upside - Can bulk up even more and become a better player, Has flashed lockdown upside coverage on both WRs & TEs, Has flashed a perfect CB/LB hybrid to make a All-Pro SS, Great Instincts, 11 PDs this year, Shown good ability in both man and zone
Cons:
Play dropped off when Florida St talent dropped off - Teams singled him out, Has a tendency to get flat-footed in coverage, Needs to lower missed tackle % although it's not terrible, Head up more in tackling, Only 1 Interception in 3 years, Will need to grow his knowledge on how to use his length more in coverage, Knee Injury in 2016 missed 9-10 games, Needs to continue to gain consistency in technique
Elite Traits: Athletic Upside, Read & React, Versatility, Length, Run Support, Blitzing Ability, Hips
Pro Bowl Traits: Coverage Ability, Strength, Instincts
Position: Jackknife SS, Having him be a chess piece on Defense will maximize his upside
Bottom Line: Man I love Derwin, #1 player on my Big Board for a reason. His versatility is off the charts, his natural athleticism is off the charts, and his balance as a SS/LB is off the charts. I see a Day 1 impact, and a Low Risk High Reward player. He shows the ability to make run stops all over the field, and has shown the ability to lockdown in both man and zone coverage. Derwin’s upside surpasses his high level of play and as long as he stays out of trouble and healthy I see a Great Player in this league. Player Comp, closest thing is Landon Collins, but I see more upside in Derwin.
RD Grade: 1
Player Comp: Harrison Smith/Landon Collins
Lowest catch rate allowed among power 5 draft eligible safety's minumum 15 targets. 44.7 percent.
I'm up for drafting a safety high but I don't know about James...yes, he's an amazing athlete but I want a true , ball hawk center fielder type.
