2018 Packers Fifth.2 Round Pick JK Scott

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THE PICK: JK SCOTT, P, ALABAMA
HT: 6-6 WT: 208 40-yard dash: 4.83

QUICK TAKE (Tom Silverstein): Scott is the second rated punter in the draft, but I don't really get this selection. At least they didn't take him in the third (B.J. Sander). Talking to Ron Zook, you always got the idea that he thought Vogel was too inconsistent. I just figured that's because he was a rookie. But they must think this kid can be a difference maker. One thing about JK Scott. He can kickoff. That could be a factor in the Packers' decision. Packers are on the clock again... let's see if it's a long snapper to go with their punter.

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Projected Round: 4
Stock: Rated number 2 out of 41 P's, 119 / 2196 TOTAL

Combine Invite: Yes
Height: 6055
Weight: 208

PD3X AKA "Official"
40 Yard Dash (ET): 4.83
40 Yard Dash (HH): 4.81
20 Yard (ET): 2.81
20 Yard (HH): 2.71
10 Yard (ET): 1.68
10 Yard (HH): 1.71

225 Lb. Bench Reps:
Vertical Jump: 30 1/2
Broad Jump: 09'06"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.41
3-Cone Drill: 7.28

If nothing else he can help the FG block team.

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STRENGTHS
Possesses excellent size for the position with a long, lanky frame. Punts boom off his foot, with Scott whipping his leg through the ball and nearly hitting himself in the helmet with his foot due to above average flexibility, extension and follow-through. Routinely drives the ball 60+ yards in the air with observers at the Senior Bowl often forced to duck for cover as he left the ballpark... Showed improved touch and trajectory in 2017, with approximately half of his punts being fair caught after just a quarter of them in 2016... Assumed kickoff duties in 2017 with Good directional punter, showing the ability to pin returners near the sideline. Varies his drop, showing the ability to deaden the ball and leave it bouncing backward for teammates to corral... Was a placekicker in high school and has the experience to convert to this role in a pinch, converting one field goal (48 yards) and making all 10 of his PAT attempts, including eight in 2017... Possesses the length and athleticism (among punters) to provide help on coverage units with four tackles to his credit... -- Rob Rang 2/8/2018

WEAKNESSES
Raised his drop point a few inches in 2017, creating more spin on the ball but more inconsistency, as well... For a player with his reputation, Scott showed too many mental errors on tape, including shanks in which the ball simply comes off the side of his foot and dropped holds for the field goal kicker, including notably against rival Auburn in 2017 that Scott compounded with an ill-conceived pass to the kicker that went for a loss of nine yards. Has some experience as field goal kicker, himself, but was just one of four over his career...- Rob Rang 2/8/2018

IN OUR VIEW
Scott not only boasts the size and leg strength to continue punting in the NFL, his experience on kickoffs and even on field goals and PATs could come in handy in a pinch. Scott, Alabama's all-time leading punter, is like many of Nick Saban's top recruits - soon to be cashing NFL paychecks.

[Maxie the Taxi]

The more I read the more I like this pick. I hope Scott knows he'll be punting a stone in GB compared to a football in Alabama.

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Tom Silverstein @TomSilverstein
One thing about JK Scott. He can kickoff. That could be a factor in the Packers' decision.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Mighty tall to be holding for Crosby.

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Packer Report @PackerReport
The Packers' new punter's parents have a lake house near Hayward. Been in family since dad was a kid - 50-60 years. Grandma lives in Madison. Big Packers fan growing up. "We have 10 cheeseheads at home." Saw one game here.

Everything comes back to Hayward. Or Eagle River.

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Packer Report @PackerReport
The Packers' new punter's parents have a lake house near Hayward. Been in family since dad was a kid - 50-60 years. Grandma lives in Madison. Big Packers fan growing up. "We have 10 cheeseheads at home." Saw one game here.

Everything comes back to Hayward. Or Eagle River.

i have an aunt and uncle that life in hayward

eerie

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Tom Silverstein @TomSilverstein
New #Packers P JK Scott's dad went to Madison West H.S. and was a pole vaulter for the #Badgers. Family has a lake home in Hayward, WI.

[Maxie the Taxi]

i have an aunt and uncle that life in hayward

eerie

Wasn't Ed Gein from Hayward?

[SMBASS]

At least he's a fairly fast punter. 4.81 40 time isn't bad for that position. Hope the kid turns into an All-Pro and becomes a field-flipping, goal-line pinning weapon at a position we won't have to worry about for the next 10-15 years.

[mraynrand]

i have an aunt and uncle that life in hayward

eerie

Well do they life in Hayward or Erie?

[mraynrand]

At least he's a fairly fast punter. 4.81 40 time isn't bad for that position. Hope the kid turns into an All-Pro and becomes a field-flipping, goal-line pinning weapon at a position we won't have to worry about for the next 10-15 years.

Finally some optimism around here!

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Wasn't Ed Gein from Hayward?

Plainfield

[Fritz]

Justin Vogel, we hardly knew ye.