Scouting The 2018 Draft: Week 3 Game Of The Week (USC VS Texas 8:30 PM EST)

Today was a tough call for “scouting game of the week.” It came down to Louisville VS Clemson or USC VS Texas. I decided to go with the better QB. Darnold is hands down the best QB prospect so far, and the only one I would be willing to trade up for. Any chance to see him is a privilege we should all take advantage of. You can find the USC VS Texas game on FOX at 8:30 PM EST

USC

QB, Sam Darnold - - 6’4”, 225 lbs, RS Sophomore

Strengths:

• Maneuvers around the pocket, while under pressure like a seasoned vet
• Throws with great anticipation

Weaknesses:

• Can sometimes float a downfield pass from time to time
• Long throwing motion

RB, Ronald Jones - - 6’1”, 195 lbs, Junior

Strengths:

• Is a huge big play threat
• Very quick feet for lateral movement

Weaknesses:

• Needs to improve in the passing game
• Needs to show more between the tackles

WR, Deontay Burnett - - 6’0”, 170 lbs, Junior

Strengths:

• Is an extremely tough player
• Rarely drops any balls

Weaknesses:

• Had a low 1st down conversion rate last year

DI, Rasheem Green - - 6’5”, 280 lbs, Junior

Strengths:

• Had a very productive end to last year
• Converts a high percentage of his pressures into sacks

Weaknesses:

• Needs to be better at stopping the run
• Needs to use his hands better

Edge, Porter Gustin - - 6’5”, 260 lbs, Junior

Strengths:

• Very good against the run
• Has a great outside move

Weaknesses:

• Needs to do better against double teams
• Struggles if he doesn’t win early

Edge, Uchenna Nwosu - - 6’3”, 235 lbs, Senior

Strengths:

• Sets the edge very well
• Does well in coverage

Weaknesses:

• Needs to develop more pass rushing moves
• Has a horrible inside move

LB, Cameron Smith - - 6’2”, 245 lbs, Junior

Strengths:

• Rarely misses tackles
• Sheds blocks well

Weaknesses:

• Doesn’t have great speed
• Not very good in man coverage

CB, Iman Marshall - - 6’1”, 200 lbs, Junior

Strengths:

• Has good length
• Has good speed

Weaknesses:

• Bites on double moves a lot
• Needs to work on his balance

Texas

OT, Connor Williams - - 6’6”, 320 lbs, RS Junior

Strengths:

• Outstanding run blocker
• Was an efficient pass blocker

Weaknesses:

• Needs to work on technique
• Not very good at screen blocking

DI, Poona Ford - - 6’0”, 310 lbs, Senior

Strengths:

• Very good run defender
• A very efficient tackler

Weaknesses:

• Undersized
• Needs to improve pass rushing moves

LB, Malik Jefferson - - 6’3”, 240 lbs, Junior

Strengths:

• A very explosive player
• Has great lateral movement

Weaknesses:

• Misses a good deal of tackles
• Must improve his coverage