DeMarco Sampson of San Diego State ~ 6.2/205
"A tall, good-looking athlete who is a 6th-year senior. Has started the past two seasons and has been one of the more productive wideouts in the nation during that time. Possesses good overall height for the position and is long armed, but isn't real physically put together and looks thin through his upper body. Showcases a very average initial burst off the line and takes him awhile to get up to full speed and into his routes.
Displays some savvy about his game, widening his angles to create more room for himself to operate as a route runner when eating up the cushion vertically off the line. He's sudden when asked to put his foot on the ground and has the ability to quickly get out of his breaks as a vertical route runner. Is a linear athlete who possesses good balance and stop and go ability, but looks tight in the hips when asked to quickly change directions.
However, on sharply breaking routes, he has a tendency to gear down, round off his breaks in order to maintain balance and isn't the cleanest route runner when trying to change directions. Displays above-average shiftiness off the line for his size and does a nice job breaking down opposing corners vs. press. He loves to work his jab step in order to create room, and he consistently is able to get his body between the corner and ball and can secure the football over the middle.
Possesses a long set of arms but needs to do a better job extending himself and making plays away from his frame. Isn't real soft handed either, will drop his fair share of footballs when he has to get his head around quickly in the short/intermediate pass game and will struggle to fight off defenders in order to secure the catch. Is more of a strider down the field, lacks an ideal initial burst and doesn't have much of second gear.
Is more effective the further down the field he is to cover and locates the football well, but isn't going to outpace many NFL defenders vertically. A very average blocker for his size, will get in the way of defenders and use his length, but isn't physical at all; can be rag dolled around and doesn't have real heavy hands.
Impression: Possesses good size and has some natural body control to his game, but lacks a great burst, overall speed and is a bit leggy and tight as a route runner. More of a free agent who could fight for a roster spot in more of a vertical offense i.e. the Chargers."
Displays some savvy about his game, widening his angles to create more room for himself to operate as a route runner when eating up the cushion vertically off the line. He's sudden when asked to put his foot on the ground and has the ability to quickly get out of his breaks as a vertical route runner. Is a linear athlete who possesses good balance and stop and go ability, but looks tight in the hips when asked to quickly change directions.
However, on sharply breaking routes, he has a tendency to gear down, round off his breaks in order to maintain balance and isn't the cleanest route runner when trying to change directions. Displays above-average shiftiness off the line for his size and does a nice job breaking down opposing corners vs. press. He loves to work his jab step in order to create room, and he consistently is able to get his body between the corner and ball and can secure the football over the middle.
Possesses a long set of arms but needs to do a better job extending himself and making plays away from his frame. Isn't real soft handed either, will drop his fair share of footballs when he has to get his head around quickly in the short/intermediate pass game and will struggle to fight off defenders in order to secure the catch. Is more of a strider down the field, lacks an ideal initial burst and doesn't have much of second gear.
Is more effective the further down the field he is to cover and locates the football well, but isn't going to outpace many NFL defenders vertically. A very average blocker for his size, will get in the way of defenders and use his length, but isn't physical at all; can be rag dolled around and doesn't have real heavy hands.
Impression: Possesses good size and has some natural body control to his game, but lacks a great burst, overall speed and is a bit leggy and tight as a route runner. More of a free agent who could fight for a roster spot in more of a vertical offense i.e. the Chargers."
"Bio: Two-year starter awarded all-Conference honors the past two years. Senior totals included 67/1220/8 after 62/851/8 as a junior.
Positive: Big-bodied possession receiver with reliable hands. Quickly releases off the line, displays strong hands, and has the ability to snatch the ball from the air. Nicely adjusts to the errant throw, looks the pass in, and displays good eye/hand coordination. Easily makes the reception without breaking stride and consistently catches the ball away from his frame. Sells routes, shows quickness into breaks, and stays low on exit. Keeps his focus throughout the action. Gives effort blocking and gets results.
Negative: Not a consistent downfield threat and is more of a one-speed receiver despite his forty time.
Analysis: Sampson has displayed a lot of skill the past two years and could be a solid a 4th receiver for an NFL team. Underrated to this point, Sampson could contribute as a rookie."
Positive: Big-bodied possession receiver with reliable hands. Quickly releases off the line, displays strong hands, and has the ability to snatch the ball from the air. Nicely adjusts to the errant throw, looks the pass in, and displays good eye/hand coordination. Easily makes the reception without breaking stride and consistently catches the ball away from his frame. Sells routes, shows quickness into breaks, and stays low on exit. Keeps his focus throughout the action. Gives effort blocking and gets results.
Negative: Not a consistent downfield threat and is more of a one-speed receiver despite his forty time.
Analysis: Sampson has displayed a lot of skill the past two years and could be a solid a 4th receiver for an NFL team. Underrated to this point, Sampson could contribute as a rookie."
"Strengths: A good sized receiver, Sampson is a physical receiver who isn't afraid to go over the middle of the field. Uses his body well to shield defenders from the ball. A competitive player who has the fight to go get the ball and win 50/50 balls. A solid route runner for his size. Comes back to the football well. Uses his hands to catch the ball. He can do enough in the open field to get some extra yards after the catch.
Weaknesses: Older prospect who will turn 26 during his rookie season. His speed and explosiveness might be a hinderance at the next level. Not an explosive athlete as a jumper or in short areas. He struggles versus press coverage.
Projection: Sixth or seventh round. Sampson could develop into a backup receiver at the next level."
Weaknesses: Older prospect who will turn 26 during his rookie season. His speed and explosiveness might be a hinderance at the next level. Not an explosive athlete as a jumper or in short areas. He struggles versus press coverage.
Projection: Sixth or seventh round. Sampson could develop into a backup receiver at the next level."
Fanatical FootBall Fiend on DeMarco Sampson
DeMarco Sampson's looking like a Late Round Fringe Guy.
As always, the preceding thoughts were regurgitated, derivative tripe, adding no value whatsoever, while in fact obliterating intelligent thought and offending the spirit of all decent men. You are now stupider for having read it, and are encouraged, in the strongest possible language, never to expose your eyes to this Site again.
As always, the preceding thoughts were regurgitated, derivative tripe, adding no value whatsoever, while in fact obliterating intelligent thought and offending the spirit of all decent men. You are now stupider for having read it, and are encouraged, in the strongest possible language, never to expose your eyes to this Site again.
RSS Feed