Scouting Report from CBSSports.com
“Body Structure: Scott has good size for a defensive tackle and the quickness to play defensive end, but will need to add more bulk if lined up at the nose guard position in the NFL, but has room to carry at least another 15 pounds without it impacting his above-average foot speed. He has a solid upper-body frame with good hip width but shorter than ideal arms.
“Athletic Ability: Scott has very good initial quickness and timed speed for a player his size, but labors considerably coming out of his stance, looking too lethargic attacking blockers at the point. He shows good balance to make plays on the edge, but lacks the flexibility and burst to accelerate to the ball on outside running plays. He has marginal-to-adequate lateral agility and change-of-direction skills. Is used in a line rotation, but tires late in games, when you can see a drop off in his play. He does show good feet and body control, but is best when he is kept operating strictly in the box, as he will run out of gas when having to run long distances. GRADE: 5.9
“Football Sense: Doesn’t show the quick-twitch athleticism you might expect and can be lethargic coming off the snap. He lacks a good feel for leverage, as he does not show consistent low pad level. He also lacks stamina, an area that must improve or he’ll be relegated to reserve duty in the NFL. GRADE: 5.0
“Character: Scott is a well-liked teammate who overcame early “homesickness” to start his last 38 games, but his work ethic is questionable. When the coaching staff change took place during 2008, he needed a ‘dressing down’ by his position coach to light a fire under him. He is not considered a team leader and there are questions about his lack of production. GRADE: 5.6.
“Competitiveness: Scott’s motor runs hot and cold. He’s a non-factor late in games. He will play like a bull in a china shop for several series before taking the rest of the day off. If he tires, he seems to want to be on the sideline rather than the field. Whether he has the mental toughness to play the game at the next level is open to question. When his motor is running, he is a good competitor who pursues, but he tires late in games. He also needs to develop a mean streak. He could otherwise be a candidate for a move to offensive guard, to take advantage of his balance, foot speed and strength. GRADE: 5.4
“Work Habits: Scott appears to have good focus in the weight room, but despite good lifting totals, he needs to greatly improve his stamina. He wears down in games and if 2008 is any evidence, he still needs structure from the coaches to produce. He is a team-first player who is liked by his coaches, but he is just not the type that will produce on a consistent level. GRADE: 5.8.”
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