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Here is a sample Yearbook '09 Scouting Report from March for the NFL Draft

* Percy Harvin #1 - 5’11” 190 lbs. - Florida - Sp. 4.40 - Rating 90
Electrifying all-purpose junior playmaker has been one of the most explosive performers from the college ranks to enter the NFL early in recent years. Percy is a fast receiver/return specialist who shows explosiveness quickness after he gets his hands on the ball whether as a runner, receiver or a return specialist. He is a premier playmaker who has been instrumental in the Florida national title victories. Despite some concerns about size, he is a tough athlete who is well built, though he has only marginal NFL measureables for the position. He is a highly developed athlete as both a receiver and returner. He is both fast and quick with the explosive burst to separate easily and dangerous to score from any on the field. As a receiver, he possesses fine hands with the separation speed to get deep and hit the home run regularly. He also has outstanding openfield running skills after he gets his hands on the ball to create special problems for a defense. He has the components to become an NFL star - speed, quickness, hands, great vision and the natural running skills to strike from anywhere. After helping the Gators win another national title, he declared for the NFL Draft ’09. He has elite speed to get deep and hit the home run and displayed this consistently over his career. He has the top burst of speed to separate and get past cover men in the deep game to hit the big play. At the line, he needs to show he can beat the bump and run vs NFL caliber defenders after rarely facing that technique in college. His ability to handle the physicality of the NFL game is a major concern despite his big play ability at a very high level in the SEC. Once into his patterns, he can take the short hitch pass and create room to break a big play. His excellent running skills after the catch will warrant a very early selection and probably in the mid first round area. He is especially dangerous on the shorter routes to take the play the distance and is ideally suited for the West Coast offenses. His ability to find the end zone and natural running ability will make him a top commodity in April with every club looking for playmakers. He has fine hands and shows the ability to run sound routes and create separation consistently. He must prove he has the ability to stay on his routes and go over the middle in the NFL game. On the deep pass, he has developed good instincts tracking and the body control and hands to make the big play. He shows the ability to track the deep ball with the savvy to be in position to make the big catch. He is well developed as a route runner and recognizes coverage quickly with the ability to adjust and help his passer. His speed off the line puts him in a position to eat up a corners cushion when he comes off the line clean. Once into his route, he retains his top speed very well at the breakpoint and creates consistent separation. He has sudden speed and is very quick into his routes and cuts with the ability to create space in patterns. He needs some strength development to battle the jam and fight through being pushed off his routes. As a collegian, he was rarely tested with the bump and run and must prove he can beat that technique to become a starting NFL receiver.
The Numbers: As a junior, he started 11 of 12 games and caught 40 passes for 644 yards and 7 TDs for an 16.1. yard average per catch that earned him SEC honors. As a sophomore, he started 10 of 11 games and caught 59 passes for 858 yards, a 14.5 yard average per catch. As a freshman, he started 5 of 13 games and caught 34 passes for 427 yards and 2 TDs for a 12.6 yard average. At the NFL Combine, he checked in over 5’11” and a chiseled 192 lbs. He ran 4.39 and 4.41 times with and 10 reps in the lifting. He stopped due to an ankle injury.
The Skinny: Fast explosive playmaker with the speed and well developed talent to change games quickly as a receiver and returner. He can provide major impact as a rookie return specialist. He is one of the best return specialist in this class and one of the special playmakers in several roles. With the return game playing a bigger role in the NFL, return sensations like Devin Hester have provided incredible impact and Percy can be the next dangerous returner. As a receiver, he is one of the better deep threats in this class, displaying the special burst of speed to get behind the secondary, in addition to terrific run after the catch ability. He needs work on his strength and hand use to better fight off the bump-and-run from physical cornerbacks. As a return specialist, he combines both elusiveness and the sudden speed to pressure defenders. He needs some strength development to hold up vs big NFL athletes. He is a chiseled cut athlete who has been surprisingly durable as a collegian, though he was nicked up during the late ’08 season. He has a nose for the end zone and has produced vs. a high level of competition where he often beat double coverage situations. He is similar to the Panthers’ Steve Smith and former NFL Pro bowl returner Desmond Howard in size, athleticism and big play ability. Top 20 player and an excellent addition to a passing and return game, but he needs a creative coach to get him the touches to make a difference. He is not your classic #1 receiver and how he is used as a receiver will determine his pro success. He needs movement, reverses and slip screens to maximize his big play ability. Teams like the Texans, Chiefs and Bucs have on their short list for the 1st round. Playmaker with the talent to become an impact performer and an NFL star, but only if used properly in the passing game. Big play performer with character issues that hurt his final grade.
Draft Projection: 1st Round

Here is a sample Yearbook '08 Scouting Report from March for the NFL Draft
* Steve Slaton #10 - 5'9" 200 lbs. - West Virginia - Sp. 4.45 - Rating 85
Quick shifty scat back has been one of the better playmakers in the Big East over the past three seasons, earning conference honors annually. Steve completed his college career with another outstanding junior performance, though he struggled with a minor leg injury at the close. He has a very quick burst through the hole with the speed to get to the second level often and outrun defenders. He operated in the wide open WVA offense that featured many playmakers directed by QB Pat White. He can make big plays as both a runner and receiver. In addition, he is a quality kickoff return specialist who may get opportunities in that role early as a pro. He is one of the most well rounded backs in this fine class of runners. He has good strength to break tackles with a sturdy lower body, though he relies mainly on his speed, quickness and incredible cutting skills to get to the 2nd level and make things happen on the perimeter. He was one of the premier runners in the Big East over the past few seasons with 1000+ yards each season. Over the '07 season, he shared touches with freshman back Noel Devine who added his own big play ability. Slaton has a quick burst through the hole with the speed to go the distance from anywhere on the field. Each season, he flourished in this offense and finished his short career with 50 rushing TDs and 5 receiving scores. He has the initial quickness to burst through the LOS and hit the hole before defenders have a chance to react. He gets to the 2nd level easily with the ability to pick and slide within the hole and retain his excellent speed laterally. He has both the quickness and sudden speed to get to the second level and turn up field with the explosiveness to be a big time game breaker. He has a burst of speed within a short area with the ability to cut back and hit a seam and make a big play. He uses his compact frame with good lower body power to break tackles, but it remains to be seen if he can make the tough inside yardage with any consistency in the NFL. His game is top speed, quickness and sharp cutting skills to make tacklers miss and create running lanes. His quick, shifty moves allow him to make positive yardage with little openings. Whether or not he has the power and toughness to pound inside as a pro feature back on a consistent basis remains to be seen with minor career injuries a real concern. He has excellent vision, balance and decision-making to find openings along the line and is very adept at picking his holes with the acceleration through the line to break into the secondary. As a receiver, he ranks with Marshall Faulk and Reggie Bush as a playmaker in that role.

He has sure hands and the ability to run fine routes, especially screen passes and wheel routes. Over his career, he has shown excellent skills as a receiver with the big play ability to be dangerous on the perimeter after the catch and capable of beating top cover men often. His numbers reached the elite levels when healthy and he was the focus of the offense. As a blocker, he must show the toughness to contain linebackers that will enhance his ability to win the feature back or 3rd down role.
The Numbers:As a junior, he started all 13 games and rushed for 1051 yards on 211 carries and 17 TDs for a 5 yard average, in addition to catching 26 passes for 350 yards and 1 TD, displaying fine receiving skills. Over his WVa career, he caught 65 passes in an offense that played a wide open style offense. As a sophomore, he rushed for 1744 yards on 248 carries for 16 TDs and 27 receptions and 2 TDs that earned him Big East Offensive Player of the Year. As a freshman, he rushed for 1128 yards on 205 carries and 17 TDs for a fine 5.5 yard average, in addition to catching 12 passes. At the combine, he ran a 4.49 time with 19 reps, a 33.5" VL and a 9'10" BJ. He did not participate in the agility drills.
The Skinny:Explosive versatile playmaker was one of the most thrilling players in the nation to watch over the past three years. Despite nagging injuries, he was a difference maker in most games who pressured a defense. He is a big play performer who has upside as a pro, though he must answer the durability issue. He has the development to be an outstanding rookie 3rd down back with upside to surprise as a good 1A type of feature back. He is similar to the Eagles Brian Westbrook in size, versatility, speed and big play ability. He is a well developed back with the skills to be a top playmaker in a pro type offense and a starter if he answers the durability issues. He also flashed some ability as a return specialist with the speed to be a playmaker. He is a prospect with the talent to warrant an early selection. He is capable of being an immediate playmaker as a 3rd down back. First round talent that is falling off injury concerns. Top 75 prospect here and may go later and possibly to the later 3rd round area in this deep class. Top playmaking ability to be a major surprise early in his career. Great fit for clubs like the Ravens, Texans and Falcons who need a 1A type of compliment in the backfield.
Hindu Theory: Brian Westbrook ---- Draft Projection: 3rd Round
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