Alex Green Scouting Report Compendium

[Lurker64]

Measurables
Height: 6002
Weight: 225
Arms: 32"
Hands: 9 1/8"
40: 4.45
20: 2.60
10: 1.56
Reps: 20
Broad: 09'06"
Shuttle: 4.15
Cone: 6.91

[Lurker64]

NFP:

A bigger, well-strapped together back through his upper body and possesses a strong looking base. Looks a bit thin through the claves, but overall runs hard and has a physical element to his game. Displays an average first step when asked to press the hole and does a nice job lowering his pad level into contact and can push the line. However, lacks much wiggle or lateral shiftiness to his game when asked to make defenders miss or be sudden at the line. More of a weaver who is real sharp or sudden and has a tendency to gear down when trying to make a cut at full speed. But he does possess decent footwork for a big man when asked to pick his way in tighter areas. Does a nice job maintaining balance, keeping his pad level down and can step through a defender or break and arm tackle at the line.

Isn't a real seasoned pass catcher, but does showcases the ability to block in the pass game. Is patient, does a nice job keeping his head on a swivel and identifying his target quickly. Looks natural sliding his feet, sitting into his stance and initially taking on his man. But isn't real heavy handed, struggles to stay engaged on the block though the play.

Impression: Possesses good size, runs hard and likes to finish through contact. However, lacks a second gear, isn't real shifty and is just limited in what he can give an NFL team.

Grade: 5.5 Z (5.5 Free Agent with Athletic Ability, Character and Competitiveness. Prospect Lacks required height for his position)

[Lurker64]

ESPN:

Overall Football Traits
Production: 3
2007 (Butte CC): 519 yards, 3 TD. 2008: 1,037 yards, 14 TD; 2 receiving TD. 2009: (13/0)Transferred to Hawaii86 carries, 453 yards (5.3), 2 TD; 11 catches, 98 yards (8.9), 1 TD. 2010: (14/14) 146 carries, 1,199 yards (8.2), 18 TD; 27 catches, 363 yards (13.4), 1 TD.

Height-Weight-Speed: 2
Ideal size for NFL running back and better than average top-end speed for size.

Durability: 2
No injury history to our knowledge. Suffered a non-football related concussion in 2010

Intangibles: 3
Has a daughter. Is mature and has a solid work ethic. There are some concerns regarding mental capacity.

Running Back Specific Traits

Competitiveness: 4
Runs hard. Fights for yards after contact. Wants the ball in his hands and runs with passion. But ball security has been an issue. Carries the ball away from his frame in traffic at times and has had fumbling issues, including twice in EW Shrine game. Needs to learn to transfer ball (right arm dominant). In last two seasons, he fumbled eith times in 271 touches.

Vision Patience: 3
Shows adequate vision and patience behind the line of scrimmage. Instincts are adequate but not great.

Agility/Acceleration: 2
Has quick feet for his size. Shows good initial burst to the hole and has some shiftiness to his running style. Is quick and smooth for aq bigger back, but not a one cut-and-go type of runner. Top speed is adequate but not elite. Does not show explosive second-gear when he hits daylight.

Power/Balance: 4
Runs a bit high. Does not run with a wide base and is chopped down too easily at times. Runs hard and more often than not knows when to lower his shoulder and deliver a blow. But does not run with natural pad level and is not a powerful runner for his size.

Passing Game: 2
Excellent experience in the passing game. Natural pass catcher with soft hands. Can pluck on the run with no wasted movement. Reliable route runner and knows how to come back to his QB. Willing and tough enough to pass protect in the NFL. Has good size and generally is a reliable pass pro. Not as physical as we would like to see, though. Needs to learn to get feet set, get low and anchor versus bigger blitzing LB's.

[Lurker64]

CBS Sports

Overview:
Green's surprising burst, quickness and solid hands out of the backfield have drawn some late attention from NFL scouts, but he lacks the vision and instincts to be an every-down back at the next level.

This is not to say that he doesn't have a place on an NFL roster. After all, how many NFL teams use a true every-down back?

Green's size and straight-ahead running style could make him a nice short-yardage or even fullback option, and his natural pass-catching ability provides the versatility that teams seemingly can't get enough of in today's pass-heavy NFL. Teams looking to add a running back should give Green strong consideration between rounds four and six.

Analysis:
Positives: Big, tough, physical cut-and-go back with a knack for lowering his shoulder and creating contact. Decisive, hard runner who knows where he's going as soon as he gets the ball. Reaches top speed quickly with a quick first step and strong initial burst toward the hole. Keeps his weight forward and feet churning, rarely falling back or losing yardage. Quick feet for a back of his size. Willingly engages defenders along the sideline to earn the extra yard rather than stepping out of bounds. Soft, reliable hands as a pass-catcher. Displays good balance and body control, extending his arms to catch balls thrown outside of his upper torso. Nice concentration to secure passes in the flat before looking upfield. Isn't afraid to take on defensive linemen in pass protection and maintains route accuracy through contact from linebackers when running routes in the flat.

Negatives: One-dimensional, straight-ahead runner who lacks vision and recognition to cutback and extend runs. Too willing to initiate contact in one-on-one situations, often lowering his shoulder when he has the space to elude tackler laterally. Leans too far forward at times and will lower his head prematurely, rendering him off balance. Short, quick steps and low knees leave him vulnerable to arm tackles below the waist, and easier to bring down than his size would indicate he should be. A one-speed back, lacking a top gear to pull away from second-level defenders. Lacks patience to allow holes to develop, often outrunning his blockers.

[Lurker64]

SI:

Biography: Junior college transfer awarded all-Conference honors as a senior with rushing totals of 146/1199/18 and 27/363/1 receiving. Rushing totals the prior year included 86/453/2.

Negatives: Not a physical runner and tends to finish plays out of bounds. Does not display much strength carrying the ball. Must pick up the blocking intensity.

Analysis: Green is a physically gifted ball carrier with the athletic skills and running abilities to make it at the next level. He offers potential as a second back in the NFL if he rounds out his game and carries the ball with more physicality.

Grade: 2.33 (Practice Squad -- Late-round draft pick or priority free agent that must develop his talents on the practice squad )

[Fritz]

Cripes. One report says he's a physical runner. The next one says he's not. Another report says he runs with good pad level. The next one says he runs too high.

Does anybody know anything for real about this kid or are there two Alex Greens???

[gbpackfan]

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/121007289.html

I know it is a highlight reel, but damn, it is better than most RBS! Nice.

[3irty1]

Shit those Measurables are pretty damn impressive.

Alex Green
Weight: 225
40: 4.45
20: 2.60
10: 1.56
Reps: 20
Vert: 32
Broad: 09'06"
Shuttle: 4.15
Cone: 6.91


Adrian Peterson
Weight: 217
40: 4.40
20: 2.58
10: 1.53
Reps: NA
Vert: 38.5
Broad: 10'07"
Shuttle: 4.40
Cone: 7.09

Compared to a guy we've all seen play a bunch, Peterson clearly has a superior second gear and a special ability to explode out of his cuts but our boy is pretty nimble for a big RB and is a pretty impressive size/speed combo himself. Maybe a not-so-poor-man's Steven Jackson? Kind of runs like Arian Foster

He's got very low miles which we know TT loves. Only 232 College carries.
Has zero recorded fumbles.
Averaged 8.2 YPC in 2010
Had 18 rushing TDs

[Lurker64]

Cripes. One report says he's a physical runner. The next one says he's not. Another report says he runs with good pad level. The next one says he runs too high.

Does anybody know anything for real about this kid or are there two Alex Greens???

When this sort of thing happens, the real explanation is that almost nobody has scouted this kid and a lot of people are just bullshitting because they need scouting reports on everybody. Mayock loves him, as does TT apparently. Both those guys have earned the benefit of the doubt.

[gbpackfan]

From rotoworld.com

Packers selected Hawaii RB Alex Green with the No. 96 overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft.
Another reason to tap the breaks on the out-of-control James Starks hype. "Alex Green is going to an impact player this year for the Packers," predicts NFL Network's Mike Mayock. Although Green's absurd 8.2 YPC average was inflated by the Warriors' spread offense, he's an explosive downhill runner with impressive size, elusiveness, and underrated receiving skills. We love coach Mike McCarthy's new offensive toys as the rich get richer. Green won't have major fantasy value as a rookie, but his long-term future is just as bright as Starks'.

Love to hear this!

[OS PA]

Measurables
Height: 6002
Weight: 225
Arms: 32"
Hands: 9 1/8"
40: 4.45
20: 2.60
10: 1.56
Reps: 20
Broad: 09'06"
Shuttle: 4.15
Cone: 6.91

Height: 6002
Weight: 231
40: 4.45
Reps: 16
Broad: 09'10
Cone: 7.03

A certain NFL running back that's had a pretty good career. Ps: They look alike too.

[get louder at lambeau]

Has zero recorded fumbles.

From one of the reports above-

Carries the ball away from his frame in traffic at times and has had fumbling issues, including twice in EW Shrine game. Needs to learn to transfer ball (right arm dominant). In last two seasons, he fumbled eith times in 271 touches.

[swede]

Originally Posted by 3irty1
Has zero recorded fumbles.

From one of the reports above: Carries the ball away from his frame in traffic at times and has had fumbling issues, including twice in EW Shrine game. Needs to learn to transfer ball (right arm dominant). In last two seasons, he fumbled eith times in 271 touches.

I guess they weren't recorded.

[Deputy Nutz]

I saw the highlight film on Green on JSO and I was impressed. Big with speed good vision to find the hole at the line of scrimmage and explodes threw the hole. Great explosion, burst of speed. I like the fact that he will run a heck of a lot of draws for the Packers. Good third down back for 2011.

I would love an undercover report on some of these draft projections and write ups on players. A lot of it is a crock of shit.

[Lurker64]

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