Zach Cunningham Scouting Report
1,221 views · Published 25 April 2017 · 6:54 · Indexed 6 November 2026
Channel: schlegdaddytv · 2017 · Sports
Beware the random demon voice about 3 minutes in 6'4" 230 lbs. RS Junior Vanderbilt SIZE 9.5 - Great height/length for position - Needs to gain 15-20 lbs., especially for ILB - Length/size may profile better outside QUICKNESS/SPEED 9.5 - Straight ahead burst is great - Decent but not exceptional lateral quickness - Decent but not exceptional long speed RANGE 9.0 - Athleticism to go sideline to sideline - Sometimes takes poor angles to football RUN DEFENSE 8.5 - Top notch feel for finding and hitting gap - Pursuit down the line is very good - Ability to penetrate can blow up plays in backfield - Can get engulfed at times and struggles to anchor - Tendency to arm tackle leads to some misses COVERAGE SKILLS 9.0 - Shows feel for staying within zone - Flashes ability to turn hips and run with TE's - Good feel for locating back in the flat - Shows ability to play the ball PASS RUSH ABILITY 8.0 - Has length that could work well as edge rusher - Feel for finding gap in line and hitting it - Shows some ability to use length to bull rush - Lack of weight/strength limits rush upside in the middle - Lack of real pass rush moves TACKLING/FINISHING PLAYS 8.0 - Misses a lot of tackles due to going too high - Will make plays others can't due to range/instincts - Will make plays behind the line of scrimmage - Shows some skills at forcing turnovers - Not much of a hitter INSTINCTS/AWARENESS 9.0 - Seems to always be around the ball - Can sometimes be out of position from anticipating the play - Good feel in zone and man coverage - Can get thrown off by play fakes and read option EFFORT/MOTOR 9.0 - Consistent effort when play is in front and to the side - Will continue to fight to ball even when engaged by blockers - Incosistent effort in downfield pursuit DEPENDABILITY/DURABILITY 9.5 - Played every game the past two seasons - Smart kid based off ability to play at Vanderbilt - Gained 30 plus pounds since graduating high school - Appears clean off the field - Plays with fire and passion that translates well to NFL NFL COMPARISON: Jamie Collins FINAL GRADE: 89.0 GRADING SCALE 90 - 100 1ST ROUND 85 - 89.9 2ND ROUND 80 - 84.9 3RD ROUND 76 - 79.9 4TH ROUND 72 - 75.9 5TH ROUND 68.5 - 71.9 6TH ROUND 65 - 68.49 7TH ROUND
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