Scouting Notes
- Tough and cerebral player.
- Phenomenal at reading the field and getting to the right spot.
- Great pass rush arsenal, but inconsistent production.
- Constantly made huge plays, massively impactful player.
- Slips through holes very well to get to the backfield.
- Quarterback of the defense.
- Not a fluid mover in space, can’t dissociate his hips from his head.
- Disappeared in some games.
Short Summary
When watching the tape, it’s impossible to miss Drew Sanders. He is everywhere. Any time Arkansas had a big defensive play, it was Drew Sanders. He plays with extreme mental focus, and is truly the coveted “defensive Quarterback”.
Sanders won’t blow you away athletically, but his play-making ability and football IQ are off the charts. He will be a good NFL starter and has a shot at being a true defensive leader.
Scouting Card Key
- Age refers to the age of the player come draft night, rounded to the nearest half-age.
- Percentage numbers in the Player Info and Combine Stats sections – This refers to the percentile that number belongs to among all players at his position, going back nearly a decade.
- PR Grade – Pass Rush Grade.
- CVRGrade – PFF Coverage Grade.
- Stops – Tackles deemed by PFF as a “failure” for the offense.
- QBRA – QB Rating Against.
- RecA% – Receptions Allowed per Target.
Credit
Advanced stats – pff.com
Scouting card template / idea – Jordan Pun @Texans_Thoughts
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