Jon Scott (updated 11/2005)

Position:

OT

[official bio]

School:

Univ. of Texas

Height:

6' 7"

Weight:

315 lbs.

General Variables:

34 out of 40

Size:

9

Strength:

9

Speed:

8

Athleticism:

8

Position Variables:

34 out of 40

Run blocking:

9

Pass blocking:

8

Footwork/Technique:

8

Attitude:

9

Positives:

Jon Scott has upside, upside, upside.  Scott is a supreme athlete who just happens to be a left tackle.  For his size, he's an awesome run blocker.  He's long, with a very lean body, great muscle development, and he's able to get himself in position to make plays that bigger players couldn't.  Scott is very strong for his size and has room to grow.  He's a smart kid and smart player and that's evident watching him play; he's almost never out of position.  Scott is great at picking up stunts and blitzes, and in my best broken record mode, is athletic enough to make plays at the second level that so many can't.  He uses his speed and technique, where some players rely solely on power.  Scott is a pure LT prospect – I can easily see him protecting an NFL QB's blind side and blowing holes for a RB for years.

Negatives:

Scott isn't the biggest kid.  At times, he can be overpowered, particularly in the passing game.  He is a long athlete, so against bigger edge rushers, he needs to keep his knees bent and his pad level low, to get his center of gravity down and avoid being overtaken.  There isn't much negative to say about Scott, because for any flaws or lapses he has shown in his game to this point, he's still young and growing and developing as a player.

Overall:

Every time I watch Jonathan play, I am more impressed with his skills.  It goes without saying his return to school for his senior year was a positive for him, not only for the great success his team is seeing, but also in his development as a player.   It's one thing to see him play, and know he's a great football player, but it shouldn’t go without mention that he’s a quality young man and a fine example of a student athlete.  Scott is experienced – when it’s all over, he’ll have more than 40 career starts, so if you want someone NFL-ready, Jonathan is your guy.

Final Word:

SUPERSTAR — This is the year of the OT, so Jonathan, along with a handful of other elite tackle prospects will be lobbying on the field and in workouts, for that top spot. In my opinion, it's Jonathan's to lose.

Curtis Popejoy

Scouting Director