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Joshua Simpkins

2027 HS Rank: Not ranked
2027 Overall Rank: Not ranked

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Football Scouting

Evaluation board

Position-specific templates for organizing athletic measurements, custom fields, notes, projections, and board adds for the football scouting workspace.

Data through Sep 18, 2026

Local data controls

Master scouting workspace

One control point for resetting or clearing both the Scout Work Queue and scouting template workspace on this device.

Saved on this device

Scouting templates are user-controlled tools for organizing notes and evaluating prospects. Default cards are unscouted placeholders and do not represent an official player evaluation.

5Prospects
0Scouted
0In progress
N/AAvg eval

2027 scout operations

Scout Work Queue

Derived from saved templates, missing evidence fields, and MyRecruiting Board stars for the active class.

5 in queue
Saved To Board, Needs Eval1

Rated or saved board names that still need a completed scouting template.

Peyton BishopRated, needs eval
In Progress0

Edited templates with progress that can be finished next.

No current names
Completed0

Finished scouting evaluations that no longer need queue work.

No current names

Template database

Scouting template workspace

Search, filter, edit, delete, or reset the scouting templates without mixing those actions into the Scout Work Queue.

Template edits

2027 class

2027 scouting templates

Every card uses the athlete's position group to load the correct model, rubric weights, and measurable focus.

5 loaded
  1. 1Peyton BishopEDGE | Class 2027 | Rating 88
    Not ScoutedEDGE model
    Eval N/ARecruit score 877 src
    Height
    Weight
    40 yd
    100m
    Wingspan
    EDGE Pressure Model

    Edge grade values pressure creation, but only if the player can also survive run-fit responsibilities.

    N/A
    Get-off and bendN/A
    Threatens the edge with first-step quickness and cornering ability.
    Rush planN/A
    Converts speed to power and keeps a pass-rush counter menu.
    Edge run fitN/A
    Sets an edge, spills, and keeps contain rules.
    Length and handsN/A
    Uses length and hands to separate from tackles and tight ends.
    Space movementN/A
    Can drop, redirect, or chase enough for modern defensive calls.
    Finish and motorN/A
    Finishes through contact and keeps effort after the first move.
    OfferedClass 2027Rating 88South Carolina State OfferedDL high need
    No visit dateSouth Carolina State outside Top 5
  2. 2Joshua SimpkinsDL | Class 2027 | Unrated
    Not ScoutedDL model
    Eval N/ARecruit score 663 src
    Height
    Weight
    40 yd
    100m
    Wingspan
    DL Trench Model

    Interior defensive line grade starts with leverage, power, and block defeat; timed speed is supporting context only.

    N/A
    Anchor and leverageN/A
    Wins leverage, absorbs doubles, and controls the point of attack.
    Play strengthN/A
    Creates knockback and displacement in the run game.
    Hands and shedN/A
    Uses hands to shed, cross face, and finish through contact.
    Interior quicknessN/A
    Shows enough first-step juice to stress guards or centers.
    Pass rush planN/A
    Rushes with a plan instead of only bulling forward.
    Motor and finishN/A
    Plays hard through second effort and pursuit.
    OfferedClass 2027UnratedSouth Carolina State OfferedDL high need
    No ratingNo visit dateSouth Carolina State outside Top 5
  3. 3Bryce AlexanderCB | Class 2027 | Unrated
    Not ScoutedCB model
    Eval N/ARecruit score 553 src
    Height
    Weight
    40 yd
    100m
    Wingspan
    CB Coverage Model

    Corner grade is coverage-led: speed and length matter because they preserve phase, not because they look good in isolation.

    N/A
    Man coverageN/A
    Mirrors releases, stays connected through breaks, and avoids panic at the catch point.
    Long speedN/A
    Carries vertical routes and recovers when beaten.
    Ball skillsN/A
    Finds the ball without losing phase.
    Zone instinctsN/A
    Plays with zone eyes, spacing, and route-combination awareness.
    Run supportN/A
    Fits perimeter runs and tackles enough to stay on the field.
    Length and transitionN/A
    Length and short-area transition create margin against bigger receivers.
    CommittedClass 2027UnratedSouth Carolina State OfferedCommitted elsewhere
    No ratingNo visit dateOther commitment signal
  4. 4Simeon Jones Jr.DL | Class 2027 | Unrated
    Not ScoutedDL model
    Eval N/ARecruit score 435 src
    Height
    Weight
    40 yd
    100m
    Wingspan
    DL Trench Model

    Interior defensive line grade starts with leverage, power, and block defeat; timed speed is supporting context only.

    N/A
    Anchor and leverageN/A
    Wins leverage, absorbs doubles, and controls the point of attack.
    Play strengthN/A
    Creates knockback and displacement in the run game.
    Hands and shedN/A
    Uses hands to shed, cross face, and finish through contact.
    Interior quicknessN/A
    Shows enough first-step juice to stress guards or centers.
    Pass rush planN/A
    Rushes with a plan instead of only bulling forward.
    Motor and finishN/A
    Plays hard through second effort and pursuit.
    CommittedClass 2027UnratedSouth Carolina State OfferedCommitted elsewhere
    No ratingNo visit dateSouth Carolina State outside Top 5
  5. 5Michael PembletonCB | Class 2027 | Unrated
    Not ScoutedCB model
    Eval N/ARecruit score 433 src
    Height
    Weight
    40 yd
    100m
    Wingspan
    CB Coverage Model

    Corner grade is coverage-led: speed and length matter because they preserve phase, not because they look good in isolation.

    N/A
    Man coverageN/A
    Mirrors releases, stays connected through breaks, and avoids panic at the catch point.
    Long speedN/A
    Carries vertical routes and recovers when beaten.
    Ball skillsN/A
    Finds the ball without losing phase.
    Zone instinctsN/A
    Plays with zone eyes, spacing, and route-combination awareness.
    Run supportN/A
    Fits perimeter runs and tackles enough to stay on the field.
    Length and transitionN/A
    Length and short-area transition create margin against bigger receivers.
    CommittedClass 2027UnratedSouth Carolina State OfferedCommitted elsewhere
    No ratingNo visit dateSouth Carolina State outside Top 5