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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.

481Prospects
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.

481 in queue
Saved To Board, Needs Eval420

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

Missing Tape61

Unrated profiles that need tape or source context before grading.

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.

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  1. Not ScoutedWR model
    Eval N/ARecruit score 1008 src
    Height
    Weight
    40 yd
    100m
    Wingspan
    WR Space Model

    Wide receiver grade weights speed, separation, hands, and ball tracking heavily; blocking matters but does not drive the grade.

    N/A
    Separation/releaseN/A
    Wins releases and creates separation at route breaks.
    HandsN/A
    Catches cleanly through traffic and away from frame.
    Ball trackingN/A
    Tracks vertical throws and adjusts to late footballs.
    YAC playmakingN/A
    Turns catches into explosive plays.
    Verified speedN/A
    Has verified speed to threaten cushion and coverage structure.
    Play strengthN/A
    Blocks and plays through contact enough for full-package usage.
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 87Wake Forest Committed
    No visit date
  2. Not ScoutedWR model
    Eval N/ARecruit score 1008 src
    Height
    Weight
    40 yd
    100m
    Wingspan
    WR Space Model

    Wide receiver grade weights speed, separation, hands, and ball tracking heavily; blocking matters but does not drive the grade.

    N/A
    Separation/releaseN/A
    Wins releases and creates separation at route breaks.
    HandsN/A
    Catches cleanly through traffic and away from frame.
    Ball trackingN/A
    Tracks vertical throws and adjusts to late footballs.
    YAC playmakingN/A
    Turns catches into explosive plays.
    Verified speedN/A
    Has verified speed to threaten cushion and coverage structure.
    Play strengthN/A
    Blocks and plays through contact enough for full-package usage.
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 87Wake Forest Committed
    No visit date
  3. Not ScoutedOL model
    Eval N/ARecruit score 1009 src
    Height
    Weight
    40 yd
    100m
    Wingspan
    OL Trench Model

    Offensive line grade is trench-specific: play strength, pass protection, and run displacement outrank straight-line speed.

    N/A
    Pass pro anchorN/A
    Anchors, absorbs power, and maintains pocket width.
    Run displacementN/A
    Creates displacement, keeps hips engaged, and finishes blocks.
    Feet and balanceN/A
    Mirrors rushers, handles twists, and avoids waist bending.
    Hands and strikeN/A
    Uses punch timing, hand placement, and independent hands.
    Assignment IQN/A
    Processes fronts, pressures, and combo calls.
    Frame and lengthN/A
    Frame can hold the target weight and length for the projected slot.
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 87Wake Forest Committed
    No visit date
  4. Not ScoutedDL model
    Eval N/ARecruit score 1009 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 2027Rating 87Wake Forest Committed
    No visit date
  5. Not ScoutedEDGE model
    Eval N/ARecruit score 1009 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.
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 87Wake Forest Committed
    No visit date
  6. Not ScoutedEDGE model
    Eval N/ARecruit score 1007 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.
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 87Wake Forest Committed
    No visit date
  7. Not ScoutedCB model
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    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 2027Rating 87Wake Forest Committed
    No visit date
  8. Not ScoutedS model
    Eval N/ARecruit score 1009 src
    Height
    Weight
    40 yd
    100m
    Wingspan
    S Coverage/Run Model

    Safety grade blends coverage, tackling, and processing; pure speed matters less than range and correct angles.

    N/A
    Processing and anglesN/A
    Processes route distribution, run-pass tells, and coverage rotation.
    RangeN/A
    Ranges over the top and closes intermediate windows.
    Space tacklingN/A
    Finishes tackles in space and fits the alley.
    Coverage versatilityN/A
    Matches tight ends, slots, and zone route stems.
    Ball productionN/A
    Finds and finishes turnover chances.
    Role flexibilityN/A
    Can play deep, box, nickel, or special teams roles.
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 88Wake Forest Committed
    No visit date
  9. Not ScoutedATH model
    Eval N/ARecruit score 1009 src
    Height
    Weight
    40 yd
    100m
    Wingspan
    ATH Hybrid Projection

    Athlete grade rewards verified football traits first, then asks whether the body and speed profile create more than one playable path.

    N/A
    Transferable toolsN/A
    Can carry usable traits to multiple position rooms.
    Explosive playmakingN/A
    Makes explosive plays with ball, space, or pursuit opportunities.
    Skill floorN/A
    Shows enough coverage, route, run, or return skill to avoid a pure projection.
    Contact and anglesN/A
    Handles contact, angles, and body control against varsity speed.
    Position projectionN/A
    Has a clear first position and a credible fallback position.
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 88Wake Forest Committed
    No visit date
  10. Not ScoutedWR model
    Eval N/ARecruit score 998 src
    Height
    Weight
    40 yd
    100m
    Wingspan
    WR Space Model

    Wide receiver grade weights speed, separation, hands, and ball tracking heavily; blocking matters but does not drive the grade.

    N/A
    Separation/releaseN/A
    Wins releases and creates separation at route breaks.
    HandsN/A
    Catches cleanly through traffic and away from frame.
    Ball trackingN/A
    Tracks vertical throws and adjusts to late footballs.
    YAC playmakingN/A
    Turns catches into explosive plays.
    Verified speedN/A
    Has verified speed to threaten cushion and coverage structure.
    Play strengthN/A
    Blocks and plays through contact enough for full-package usage.
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 86Wake Forest Committed
    No visit date
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