04-01-2014, 10:38 PM
Forgot to post this when we signed him. This is from the twitter user @NFLosophy. His evals are always very solid. He watches all the tape and is pretty unbiased.
http://nflphilosophy.com/wp-content/uplo...r-Eval.pdf
LB – Dakoda Watson
Size: 6-1, 226
Production: 263 snaps, 2 QB sacks, 2 QB hits, 3 QB hurries, 28 tackles, 6 assists, 2
missed, 17 stops, 1 interception, 0 passes defensed, 67.9 QB rating against
Positives: Superb athleticism and very good speed. Surprisingly physical and a good
tackler for his size. Gets low and willingly takes on downhill blocks by the FB.
Displays a willingness to be physical. Very good in chase and pursuit. Runs well in
coverage. Better man coverage than zone. Very good blitzer due to his closing speed
and is good at finding the necessary alleys to get to the QB.
Negatives: A little lighter than the ideal SLB. Comes off the field in nickel. Needs to
learn a better feel for zone coverage. A little aggressive and is susceptible to play
action. Slightly inconsistent in his play from game to game.
Summary: Watson was a pleasant surprise on film. Shows a good ability to do
everything well. He doesn’t flash but does everything really well. Size and durability
is a concern but he’s a 2 down linebacker that projects as a solid starter. He can
cover a tight end, take on a block by the fullback, and attack the edge as a very good
pass rusher. Watson found a groove late in the season and if he continues to
improve upon his technique and becomes more consistent, he’ll be an above average
starting linebacker in the league.
http://nflphilosophy.com/wp-content/uplo...r-Eval.pdf
LB – Dakoda Watson
Size: 6-1, 226
Production: 263 snaps, 2 QB sacks, 2 QB hits, 3 QB hurries, 28 tackles, 6 assists, 2
missed, 17 stops, 1 interception, 0 passes defensed, 67.9 QB rating against
Positives: Superb athleticism and very good speed. Surprisingly physical and a good
tackler for his size. Gets low and willingly takes on downhill blocks by the FB.
Displays a willingness to be physical. Very good in chase and pursuit. Runs well in
coverage. Better man coverage than zone. Very good blitzer due to his closing speed
and is good at finding the necessary alleys to get to the QB.
Negatives: A little lighter than the ideal SLB. Comes off the field in nickel. Needs to
learn a better feel for zone coverage. A little aggressive and is susceptible to play
action. Slightly inconsistent in his play from game to game.
Summary: Watson was a pleasant surprise on film. Shows a good ability to do
everything well. He doesn’t flash but does everything really well. Size and durability
is a concern but he’s a 2 down linebacker that projects as a solid starter. He can
cover a tight end, take on a block by the fullback, and attack the edge as a very good
pass rusher. Watson found a groove late in the season and if he continues to
improve upon his technique and becomes more consistent, he’ll be an above average
starting linebacker in the league.