Below are full scouting reports with vital information describing the good/bad and current draft rank heading towards the NFL Combine... The New York Jets have need at all three positions and these prospects are all raw potential and would be quality depth...
CB Kendall James, Maine - Hometown: Roselle N.J.
Vitals:
The Breakdown:
The Overview:
- Height: 5'11"
- Weight: 180
- 40Time: 4.35
The Breakdown:
- He has the desired height and length, but he is not strong or explosive...
- He shows fairly good athleticism with loose hips, quick feet, and good body control...
- He has good quickness and a short burst...
- He plays off man a majority of the time, he can line up in press or zone...
- He lacks a good jam to reroute receivers but has the suddenness to mirror receivers on shorter routes...
- He is inconsistent, staying with speed receivers on the deeper routes...
- He does a fairly good job reading routes but plays a bit too soft and gives up a number of underneath throws...
- He has good hands and has above average to good ball skills...
- He lacks top strength, which leads to missed and broken tackles...
- He needs to be more aggressive...
- His lack of bulk and strength...
The Overview:
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| Kendall James has endured his share of bumps and bruises as a 3Year starter... He's got the speed, he's got the quickness, and he's a good tackler... He's become much more talented as a run-support guy on the edge... Currently Ranked Late 6th/Early 7th Round Prospect... |
FS Abdul Smith, Temple - Hometown: Trenton N.J.
Vitals:
The Breakdown:
The Overview:
- Height: 6'0"
- Weight: 206
- 40Time: 4.53
The Breakdown:
- True student of the game, willingness to improve his craft...
- Has the size and athleticism to grow into a dangerous ball hawk...
- Has few flaws that he needs to improve but has the range and speed to cover ground...
- Utilizing his instincts better will allow him to overcome his short comings...
The Overview:
Quote:
| Abdul Smith has all the intangibles for the next level but needs to work on technique aspects of his game... If he can work on his backpedal while focusing on his footwork he could improve his current status... Currently his rated a Late Day 3/Free Agent... |
SS Jason Hendricks, Pittsburgh - Brooklyn N.Y.
Vitals:
The Breakdown:
The Overview:
- Height: 5'11"
- Weight: 190
- 40Time: 4.54
The Breakdown:
- Hendricks certainly isn't tiny but does sport a fairly lean body frame...
- He is willing to get his nose dirty...
- He is a reliable tackler who brings his whole body into the tackle, not just his arms...
- At the same time, he's a relatively hard hitter...
- Takes good angles to the ball...
- Seems to flip his hips and turn with ease...
- Excellent ball skills...
The Overview:
Quote:
| Hendricks started in all 12 games this season, leading the team with 75 tackles... He is a ferocious hitter utilizing his entire body when making the tackle, this allows him not only to punish but jar the ball loose and force many fumbles... He is also a solid contributor in coverage with some extraordinary ball skills... His only downside is the consistency he plays with, which brings me to his draft status of a late day 3 prospect/free agent... |
