2024 Yearbook – Offensive Scouting Reports
Daniels, Bowers, Nabers & Thomas Shine in Rookie Season
Frank Coyle/ Head scout
Rookie 2024 Offensive Scouting Reports
The current rookie draft class produced a few record setting players with the most impact from several offensive players. We have included four rookies and their scouting reports below. All four players earned the Pro Bowl games for their excellence.
QB Jayden Daniels was the sensation of the class and directed the Commanders to the postseas9h with two playoffs victories before losing the NFC Championship game to the Eagles. Daniels changed the culture of the Commanders who have been in a downturn for decades with poor QB play the main problem
Receivers, TE Brock Bowers and wideouts Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas put up some record setting numbers. Bowers set a new rookie record for receptions while Nabers set a new Giant record for receptions and yardage breaking Odell Beckham’s rookie performance. Thomas was a touchdown machine in Jacksonville and one of the few bright spots in a disappointing 2024 season for the Jaguars.
2024 Offensive Yearbook Scouting Reports
QB Jayden Daniels #5 – 6-4, 210 LSU – Sp. 4.50
NFL Comparison: RG III Rating 90
Dynamic dual-threat athlete won the Heisman Trophy award for 2023 when he totaled almost 5000 yards, throwing and running. Athletic lean frame made excellent progress over his two-year Tiger career, following three starting seasons at Arizona State. Started 55 career games and benefitted tremendously over his final time in the Tiger program. Very good arm with quick delivery and both the power to drive the ball and the touch to hit receivers in stride. Slides quickly in the pocket to create passing and running lanes and puts tremendous pressure on a defense especially the perimeter. Quick processor with the ability to go through his progressions and make the proper call. Overall athleticism and consistent sound decision making with the mental makeup to succeed. His delivery improved and was shortened to release pass quicker with fine results. Extends plays with quick feet and the speed to make plays. In 2023, he rushed for 135 times for 1134 yards and 10 TDs, as the best scrambler in the nation in recent seasons. Possible surprise top overall pick, though likely a top three selection. Needs time, though has the makeup to develop into an early top flight NFL starter. Needs to add muscle to his thin frame to hold up to the rigors of NFL play. Fast maturing leader with big game experience and the complete package to become an upper echelon NFL starter. Impact leader with complete package to excel.
Draft Projection: 1st Round – Top 3 Pick
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WR Malik Nabers #8 – 6-0, 195 LSU – Sp 4.35
NFL Comparison: Odell Beckham Rating 92
Elusive playmaker declared for the NFL Draft after a dominant performance in the SEC, earning first team honors. Athletic receiver combines excellent quickness and the ability to retain his speed at the breakpoint to separate consistently. Freshman All-American and put 1000 yard receiving years together his final two seasons. Exceptionally quick feet translate very well to route running and separating in coverage. Soft hands and natural running talent to break plays regularly. Very good speed with the burst to separate in the deep game and hit the big play. Keen understanding of coverage with the quickness to retain his speed in his breaks and provide a very dependable target especially through the middle zones. Plays both inside and outside, though best suited for the slot where his ability to get movement and many single matchups makes him exceptionally dangerous. Smooth weapon and capable of providing immediate impact in a passing game. Top 5-8 prospect with rookie starting talent to become a fixture in offense.
Draft Projection: 1st Round – Top 5 Pick
WR Brian Thomas #11 – 6-3, 210 LSU – S. 4.35
NFL Comparison: Tee Higgins Rating 90
Big body wideout complete a breakout performance in 2023, earning first team SEC honors. Coupled with star QB Jayden Daniels to form an amazing tandem with receiver Malik Nabers. Thomas totaled 17 receiving TDs for over 1100 yards and a 17.3 yard average per catch. Large strong frame to fight off coverage and tacklers, though the burst to separate quickly and get deep consistently. At the NFL Combine, he ran a 4.33 time with a 1.50 ten-yard split. That speed translated very well to the field and his initial burst is very deceptive to create early on the play. Strong body allows him to post up cover men, along with the burst off the line to be a threat in the deep game. His speed presses coverage where his size also becomes a matchup problem. Dangerous on the go and intermediate routes. At times, he can also gather too much at the breakpoint. Shows strong reliable hands with a big radius to win contested balls. Makes yardage after the catch with good tackle breaking power. Prototypical starter with big play ability. TD ratio of 1 for every reception is exceptional. Explosiveness, speed and size create intriguing potential. Must refine route running to be ready for starting duty. Very impressive 2023 season with probably earn him a mid first round grade, though needs to refine his game.
Draft Projection: 1st Round
TE Brock Bowers #19 – 6-3, 235 Georgia – Sp. 4.50
NFL Comparison: George Kittle Rating 92
Mobile sure handed tight end/receiver comes from a program that has produced many high-quality TE starters. Blue chip playmaker displays very developed receiving and movement skills to help a pro- offense immediately in several roles. Led the Bulldogs in receptions from his freshman season. Runs precise routes with excellent footwork to separate from coverage and provide a consistently open target. His run after the catch ability is outstanding with the talent to break tackles consistently. Good size with 4.5 speed and the suddenness in routes to create space fast and become a deadly target. His red zone impact is very rare as he totaled 26 receiving TDs in only three seasons and 40 games. Shows incredible natural hands with a big receiving radius and the body control to adjust and make the toughest catch. His after the catch ability is excellent with almost a 15-yard career average. He breaks and makes defenders miss a huge number of tackles producing consistent chunk plays. As a blocker, he is deceptively effective in line with the ability to get into a defender and the footwork and technique to sustain. As a move blocker, he grades out very high with the agility to fit on backers and DBs and open huge holes on the 2nd level. Proficient at crossing patterns and break a play, in addition to being able to find and sit in holes and provide a great target. In 2023, he had three 100 yard receiving games. Excellent in a few roles – inline, H-back, FB, wideout and flex roles creating amazing mismatches for his offense. Rare piece for the pro game. Highly developed and NFL ready. Day one starter with amazing upside and impact. Early Pro-Bowler.
Draft Projection: 1st Round – Top ten
