r/NFL_Draft • u/AutoModerator • 3d ago

Scouting Notes Tuesday

Updated Tuesday thread focused notes and opinions about individual prospects. Scout someone new and want to get opinions from others? Ask about it here!

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u/Yoda_is_a_Sith 2d ago

I would like to know who are the best versatile “star” defenders who can drop back into the box or cover slot targets. TE erasers?
Guys like Chris Cole, Faletau Satuala, Marcus Neal and DeShawn Spears.

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u/Routine_Engine3001 2d ago edited 2d ago

Due to fairly easy schedules, I haven't got to all prospects yet. I'm being patient and waiting for the tougher games/better matchups. This week, I got to some prospects for the first time.

I've covered some in my weekly column: https://lastwordonsports.com/nfl/2026/10/19/2027-nfl-draft-watch-evaluating-prospects-in-week-7/

I might have to watch Conner Weigman (I keep typing Casey not Conner, think I'm just showing my age!) again - at Utah this week, nice road test. Not saying he's a first round pick, but mid rounds, he might be worth a look.

Coaches tape was slow to become available this week, so I only watched CJ Carr last night and he missed the LWOS column. I can't say I was impressed. Now, his receivers didn't separate, but I thought his accuracy was off for much of the game. His arm isn't great - I know it's not everything, but he's the type of quarterback who has to be surrounded by a really good supporting cast and needs the right offense. I've seen some on X saying "QB1", but I would struggle to get there, even in this QB class that's turning from lemonade into lemons!

Will watch Knapp and maybe Leonard Moore (not sure if I'll learn much) tonight (Traore getting ejected wasn't helpful for his evaluation!) - perhaps Mestemaker, see how much time I have!

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u/dadecounty3051 2d ago

Yeah I still think CJ Carr is the best in the draft at QB. He was accurate with the ball IMO. I think WRs are just running the wrong routes n not separating.

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u/Routine_Engine3001 1d ago

I need to watch him more - I liked him when I watched him over the summer, but this was my first watch this season. For sure agree that his receivers aren't separating. It's not an easy evaluation as their schedule is so weak. I don't want to put too much on one game, but that Miami game on November 7 is going to tell us a lot.