The Colorado State Rams did not have a good year record-wise, finishing near the bottom of the Mountain West at 3-9. It was bleak when the team lost their last six games of the season. However, there were some bright spots, including a breakout performance from tight end Trey McBride. With a number of prospects heading towards the 2022 NFL Draft, let’s take a look at Colorado State’s scouting reports.
Colorado State 2022 NFL Draft Scouting Reports
The Colorado State scouting reports include one of the best tight end prospects in the draft, as well as some late-round defensive players.
Barry Wesley, OL
Positives: Underrated blocker that can be used at tackle or guard. Strong, stays square, and gets movement run blocking. Works his hands throughout the action, keeps his feet moving, and explosive at the point. Makes proper use of angles, works blocks, and seals defenders from plays.
Negatives: Stiff and struggles to adjust. Must do a better job bending his knees and consistently blocking with leverage.
Analysis: Wesley is a size prospect with excellent football strength. But as a blocker, he must learn to bend his knees and play with leverage.
Dequan Jackson, LB
Positives: Tough, hard-working two-down defender with average size and speed. Intense, fires up the field defending the run, and gives effort. Aggressively lays his shoulders into ball handlers and makes the tackle. Strong for his size, runs through blocks, or finds a way to get to the ball handler.
Negatives: Minimally effective in space and late getting to the spot in coverage. Easily washed from the action by a single blocker. Plays to one speed, doesn’t show much of a burst, and ineffective in pursuit.
Analysis: Jackson was a tackling machine at Colorado State, but he’s an undersized two-down defender with limited upside.
Keith Williams, OL
Positives: Developmental prospect who’s shown flashes the past two seasons. Possesses excellent size, moves well on the field, and effective in pass protection. Quickly sets up off the snap, keeps his feet moving, and works his hands throughout the action. Makes terrific use of angles, strong, and controls opponents once engaged in a block.
Negatives: Lacks balance and gets twisted. Overextends and bends at the waist.
Analysis: Williams flashed ability at Colorado State after transferring from Independence Community College and comes with an upside. He must polish his game but has enough underlying ability to get practice-squad consideration this fall.
Logan Stewart, S
Positives: Hard-working run-defending safety with a limited game. Fires up the field, drives his shoulders through ball handlers, and attacks opponents. Picks up cover assignments and stays with the action.
Negatives: Deep speed is a concern and he is not fast to the flanks. Often gets caught out of position up the field.
Analysis: Stewart is a tough run-defending safety with limited size and speed for the next level.
Manny Jones, DL
Positives: Hard-working and relatively athletic defensive lineman who plays with great effort. Quick off the snap, plays with solid pad level, and effective with his hands. Keeps his feet moving, gets a lot of momentum going up the field, and rarely off his feet. Consistently gets leverage on opponents, resilient, and stays with the action. Fluid if asked to twist or stunt and plays through the whistle.
Negatives: Lacks the bulk and strength necessary for defensive tackle. Gets knocked around in the middle of the field. Not a stout defender.
Analysis: Jones was a solid college lineman who plays with terrific leverage and shows athleticism in his game. He must get stronger but offers possibilities as a 3-technique tackle.
Scott Patchan, DL
Positives: Underrated pass rusher with solid size, growth potential, and upside. Breaks down well, rarely off his feet, and displays excellent awareness. Works his hands throughout the action, immediately alters his angle of attack, and flows down the line of scrimmage pursuing to the ball. Instinctive, resilient, and does not give up on plays. Knocks blockers back with terrific hand punch.
Negatives: Has a long, thin build. Lacks strength and removed from the action by tight ends. Not quick off the snap and displays average edge speed.
Analysis: Patchan was a terrific college player who got the most from his ability. Nonetheless, he must fill out his frame and add strength to his game. In a worst-case scenario, he’s worth stashing on a practice squad.
Trey McBride, TE
Positives: Well-rounded tight end that’s been consistently reliable for Colorado State. Displays good route discipline, easily adjusts to make the reception in stride, and extends his hands to grab the pass away from his frame. Possesses strong, natural hands. Makes a lot of difficult catches in a crowd and takes a pounding, yet holds onto the throw.
Finds ways to separate from defenders, consistently comes free, and is very reliable. Bends his knees as a blocker, fires off the snap, and stays square. Keeps his head on a swivel and gives effort blocking.
Negatives: Displays limited quickness in his game and really doesn’t play to his 40 time. Struggles finishing blocks.
Analysis: McBride was the go-to receiver in the Colorado State offense that opponents could not stop. He’s consistent and reliable in all areas. He only needs to improve his blocking strength as well as learn to play to his 40 time. McBride will be the first or second tight end selected in the draft and should start early in his rookie season.
Want more information on McBride? Here’s our expanded scouting report and draft profile: Trey McBride, Colorado State TE | NFL Draft Scouting Report