After a tough season both inside the Big 12 and against other conferences, the West Virginia Mountaineers still have a number of draft-eligible players in 2022. Here are the scouting reports for some of the stand-out West Virginia prospects who could hear their names called in the 2022 NFL Draft.
West Virginia 2022 NFL Draft Scouting Reports
A potential Day 3 running back and safety prospect highlight some of the West Virginia scouting reports this year.
Alonzo Addae, DB
Positives: Tough, instinctive safety, who is aggressive, effectively diagnoses the action, and works hard to get involved. Displays solid footwork pedaling in reverse and moving laterally, tracks the pass in the air, and has a burst to the ball. Keeps the action in front of him and is effective when facing the play.
Negatives: Not a stout tackler and does more hitting than wrapping up when tackling at times. Lacks speed to the flanks and has marginal physical skills.
Analysis: Addae has flown under the scouting radar the past two seasons. But he has enough ability to make a roster as a fourth safety if he plays well on special teams this summer.
Leddie Brown, RB
Positives: Hard-charging downhill ball carrier who is also effective as a pass catcher and blocker. Displays good vision, finds the running lanes, and constantly turns upfield. Runs with excellent lean, keeps his feet moving, and grinds it out on the inside. Terrific short-yardage ball carrier who does not go down without a fight. Adjusts to errant throws and makes receptions in stride. Uses blocks everywhere on the field. Gets out in front to block when necessary and removes defenders from the action.
Negatives: Cannot create or improvise when nothing is available. Lacks the speed necessary to beat defenders into the open field.
Analysis: Brown is a hard-charging running back who comes with scheme limitations. His pass-catching ability and willingness to block could help him capture a spot as a fifth running back.
Sean Mahone, S
Positives: Hard-working safety who is best playing downhill and between the numbers. Tracks the pass in the air, keeps the action in front of him, and displays good hands for the interception. Breaks down well, effectively brackets receivers over the middle of the field, and gives effort defending the run.
Negatives: Lacks the speed necessary to recover and isn’t quick closing. Late reacting in deep coverage.
Analysis: Mahone has a nice build, but he lacks next-level speed and has limitations in his game.
Scottie Young, DB
Positives: Instinctive defender who was used as a hybrid safety/linebacker on the college level. Quickly picks up assignments, immediately diagnoses plays, and keeps the action in front of him. Explosive, breaks down well, and drives his shoulders through ball handlers. Covers a good amount of area on the field and bursts to the play.
Negatives: Ducks his head and misses tackles. Lacks next-level speed.
Analysis: Young was a solid defender for both Arizona and West Virginia. However, he comes with athletic and scheme limitations.