HOW ARE FOOTBALL RECRUITS RANKED
How are college football recruits ranked at College Football Today & Now?
FOOTBALL RECRUIT RANKINGS
Learn about all of our football recruit rankings position formulas that were developed for the world's number one NFL Draft prospect rankings on College Football Today RokFin below! New elements are being added to each top football recruit rankings formula for the launch of our Scout Trout Elite & Sports Thread football recruiting combine/camps scheduled to begin on April 10th in Naples, Florida!
FB RECRUIT RANKINGS ALGORITHMS
College Football Today & Scout Trout Elite FB recruit rankings algorithms can be found below by position.
How are 2021 top QB recruit rated at College Football Today?
(TM) + (DP) + (EAT) + (PP) + (IP) + (CL) + (TV) = (QB)
Throwing Mechanics (TM) - How technically sound 2021 top QB recruit delivers the football from the pocket. Refer to Kyler Murray NFL Draft Pro Day article written by Scout Trout before the 2019 NFL Draft. (More info can also be found on our original S.T.E.P ratings release at Scout Trout Elite)
Dart Precision (DP) - How quickly and accurately top 2021 top QB recruit can get the rid of the football from the pocket. (Quick release & Short/Medium route accuracy & timing)
Elite Arm Talent (EAT) - Can 2021 top QB recruit make next level throws that require elite arm strength, as well as demonstrate the ability to throw his receiving target open on deep balls and timing route concepts?
Pocket Presence (PP) - Can 2021 top QB step up in the pocket under duress and make accurate throws downfield? Can he evade a collapsing pocket and still create positive or game-changing plays down field? (Throwing on the run included)
Information Processing (IP) - How quickly 2021 top QB recruit can work through a 1- 5 progression, while reading the defense and delivering the football to the proper location.
Consistent Leadership (CL) - Consistent leadership has been developed over the years through victories, eye-popping statistics and impeccable timing with receiving targets. (Highly regarded as a Student-Athlete by coaching staff, community, teammates and peers)
Throw Velocity (TV) - The rate of speed football travels from pass release to the intended receiving target, while also accounting for final result of pass location.
How are 2021 top ATH recruits ranked at College Football Today?
(V) + (OA) + (MPG) + (SPG) + (FA) + (OP) = (ATH)
The ATH recruit algorithm, is based off two other algorithm's, which completes the main algorithm and it's better than their algorithm. Which is completely made up and fabricated on every website I look in order to cater to certain fan bases. Just being 100% honest.
Versatility (V) - 2021 top ATH recruit could rank at multiple positions in the world of College Football Today.
Overall Athletics (OA) - 2021 top ATH recruit performs at a high level in football combine activities and portrays outstanding athletic attributes on the field.
Main Position Grade (MPG) - 2021 top ATH recruits grade at their main position or projected position.
Secondary Position Grade (SPG) - 2021 top ATH recruits grade at their secondary projected position, including special teams.
Football Aptitude (FA) - 2021 top ATH recruits aptitude on the football field. Is athlete recruit a naturally occurring play-maker when on the field?
Overall Potential (OP) - 2021 top ATH recruits overall potential at their primary position in the world of College Football Today.
How are top 2021 RB recruits rated at College Football Today?
(FV) + (BM) + (WB) + (GI) + (AP) + (FT) + (BB) = (RB)
Field Vision (FV) - Also known as ball carrier vision, top 2021 RB recruits ability to find the proper runner lanes and/or cut back lanes, while being able to set up his blocks downfield.
Brute Mentality (BM) - Top 2021 RB recruits ability to gain extra yards after contact and move the chains consistently.
Wiggle Burst (WB) - Also known as agility, can top 2021 RB recruit make unblocked defenders miss and still maintain progress downfield with outstanding burst?
Gazelle Instincts (GI) - Does top 2021 RB recruit have the ability to run away from the Cheetah's and exhibit top end speed to pull away from the pack?
APB Potential (AP) - Does top 2021 RB recruit operate at a high level in the screen game and can he line up at slot or wide receiver in passing formations?
Freight Train (FT) - Does top 2021 RB recruit possess the ability to run through multiple defenders, while keeping his legs churning to plow through would be tacklers?
Back Blocking (BB) - Does top 2021 RB recruit have the ability to pick up blitzes or become a lead blocker in certain play sets.
How are our 2021 WR recruit rankings conducted at College Football Today?
(RR) + (RC) + (RP) + (BC) + (AD) + (CR) + (VP) = (WR)
Route Running (RR) - How quickly top 2021 WR recruit gets off of the line of scrimmage and into his route stem progressions. (Bump & Run, Burst & Hands)
Route Crispness (RC) - How clean or crisp top 2021 WR recruit gets in and out of his route stem progressions.
Route Progression (RP) - Does top 2021 WR recruit work himself to the open part of the field when QB is under duress and is he apt at timing route concepts.
Body Control (BC) - Can top 2021 WR recruit get his body into position to make tough catches near the sideline and/or in heavy traffic?
After Delivery (AD) - After delivery of the pigskin, how well top 2021 WR recruit chews up yards after the catch.
Catch Radius (CR) - What is the maximum radius that a top 2021 WR recruit can encompass when targeted on a location timing pass. (Back Shoulder, Fades, Comebacks)
Versatility & Physicality (VP) - Can top 2021 WR recruit can line up at any receiver position and stalk/run blocking abilities.
How are 2021 top tight end recruits rated at College Football Today?
(RR) + (HP) + (SH) + (SB) + (RB) + (V) + (I) = (TE)
Route Running (RR) - How quickly 2021 top tight end recruit gets off the line of scrimmage and into his route concept, as well his route stem progression.
High Pointing (HP) - 2021 top tight end recruits vertical abilities to catch the football at it's highest point.
Sure Hands (SH) - 2021 top tight end recruits ability to make tough catches in traffic using "soft hands" and be the go to receiver in the red-zone.
Stalk Blocking (SB) - 2021 top tight end recruits ability to block much smaller and quicker defensive backs, utilizing the "stalk blocking" technique.
Run Blocking (RB) - 2021 top tight end recruits ability to drive his opponent off of the line of scrimmage when run blocking. (refer to ETP)
Versatility (V) - Can 2021 top tight end recruit be effective in H-BACK/FB sets and/or as an outside receiver in the world of College Football Today?
Intangibles (I) - Does 2021 top tight end recruit demonstrate a high football IQ in offensive play designs and overall schematics of the offensive game-plan? (example: on a chip & release TE screen, does TE recruit fully sell block before release?)
How do we rate 2022 top OT recruits at College Football Today?
(GO) + (HP) + (ETP) + (EB) + (LB) + (PS) + (V) = (OT)
Get Off (GO) - How quickly top 2022 OT recruit fires off the snap of the football?
Hand Placement (HP) - Upon engagement, hands placed to gain leverage and or turn defender per play design.
Engage To Pancake (ETP) - How quickly top OT recruit is able to efficiently execute a pancake block. (Engagement to the turf)
Edge Blocking (EB) - OT recruit quickly and effectively can pull on tosses, sweeps and is athletic enough to block on the outside edge on WR screens.
Lead Blocking (LB) - OT recruits ability to get to the second level of the defense and seal off LB's efficiently, as well as per play design.
Pass Sets (PS) - Quick formation of the pocket (quick feet), technique (athletic stance/flexion), arm extension, agility and motor.
Versatility (V) - Can top OT recruit be effective as a Guard or Center if needed.
How do we grade top offensive guards at College Football Today?
(GO)+ (ETP) + (EB) + (LB) + (PS) + (V) = (OG)
Get off (GO) - How quickly offensive guard fires off the snap off the football and engages with assigned blocker.
Engage to Pancake (ETP) - Once engaged, how quickly OG recruit gets assigned blocker to the turf.
Edge Blocking (EB) - How quickly top OG recruit can pull and kick out the DE or OLB.
Lead Blocking (LB) - How quickly and efficiently OG recruit can seal off second level defenders. (LB's)
Pass Sets (PS) - footwork, hand placement, arm extension, agility and motor.
Versatility (V) - If needed, can OG recruit slide out to OT and or OC.
How are top 2021 defensive tackles rated at College Football Today?
(FO) + (PM) + (FM) + (GC) + (PR) + (M) + (V) = (DT)
Fire Off (FO) - How quickly 2021 top defensive tackle recruit fires off the snap of the football.
Power Moves (PM) - How effectively top 2021 defensive tackle recruit creates penetration using the bull rush, rip and other power moves.
Finesse Moves (FM) - How effectively 2021 top defensive tackle recruit can penetrate the backfield using the swim move, spin move and other finesse moves.
Gap Control (GC) - How efficiently 2021 top defensive tackle recruit maintains his gap assignment, while battling off multiple defenders. (double & triple teams)
Pass Rush (PR) - Overall athletics as a pass rusher and how quickly 2021 top defensive tackle recruit is able to get to the opposing QB.
Motor (M) - After completing a (PM) or (FM) and penetrating the backfield, does 2021 top defensive tackle have the motor to track down ball carriers and make tackles?
Versatility (V) - Can 2021 top defensive tackle recruit operate at a high level as both a 3-4
(NG) or 4-3 (DT), as well as slide out and play (SDE) if needed?
How are 2021 top nose guard recruits rated at College Football Today?
(FO) + (PM) + (FM) + (GC) + (PR) + (M) + (V) = (NG)
Fire Off (FO) - How quickly 2021 top nose guard recruits fire off the snap of the football.
Power Moves (PM) - How effectively 2021 top nose guard recruit creates penetration using the bull rush, rip and other power moves.
Finesse Moves (FM) - How effectively 2021 top nose guard recruit can penetrate the backfield using the swim move, spin move and other finesse moves.
Gap Control (GC) - How efficiently 2021 top nose guard recruit maintains his gap assignment, while battling off multiple defenders. (Holds more weight for NG recruits)
Pass Rush (PR) - Overall athletics as a pass rusher and how quickly 2021 top nose guard recruit is able to get to the opposing QB.
Motor (M) - After completing a (PM) or (FM) and penetrating the backfield, does 2021 top nose guard have the motor to track down ball carriers and make tackles?
Versatility (V) - Can 2021 top nose guard recruit operate at a high level as both a 4-3 (DT) & be a dominant force of nature in a 3-4 (NG), as well as slide out and play (SDE) if needed?
How are 2022 top defensive end recruits rated at College Football Today?
(FO) + (SR) + (PM) + (FM) + (EC) + (HC) + (M) = (DE)
Fire Off (FO) - How quickly defensive end recruit fires off the snap of the football.
Speed Rush (SR) - Coming off the edge, how quickly defensive end creates penetration into the opposing teams backfield.
Power Moves (PM) - How effectively defensive end recruit is using the bull rush, rip & other power moves.
Finesse Moves (FM) - How effectively defensive end recruit is using the swim, spin and other finesse moves.
Edge Control (EC) - How effectively defensive end recruit is at holding the outside containment of the defensive front.
Hybrid Capabilities (HC) - Can defensive end recruit drop back into pass coverage and/or play as a stand up OLB.
Motor (M) - Does defensive end recruit play until the whistle blows and how proficient recruit is bringing ball carriers to the ground.
How are 2022 top cornerbacks rated at College Football Today?
(MC) + (ZC) + (HF) + (BR) + (HP) +(CA) + (V) = (CB)
Man Coverage (MC) - How efficient top CB recruit is in man to man coverage.
Zone Coverage (ZC) - How efficient top CB recruit is in zone coverage schemes.
Hip Flexion (HF) - Also referred to as agility, how quickly CB recruit gets out of his back pedal and into the receivers hip pocket. (hip rotation)
Ball Recognition (BR) - Once ball is in flight, how well a CB recruit reads his keys to adjust his body accordingly to create a pass deflection or interception.
High Pointing (HP) - How well top CB recruit plays the football at it's highest point, while creating pass-break ups or turnovers.
Cheetah Attributes (CA) - How well CB recruit gets in and out of his breaks, as well as closing speed on their prey. Refer to #Ap2w on Twitter.
Versatility (V) - Can top CB recruit play effectively as a nickel/dime back and/or FS or SS if needed.
How are top 2022 safeties rated at College Football Today?
(MC) + (ZC) + (RR) + (RS) + (PI) + (CI) + (V) = (S)
Man Coverage (MC) - Top 2022 safeties ability to play man to man coverage on WR's, TE's, H-Backs & RB's.
Zone Coverage (ZC) - Top 2022 safeties ability to play over the top of the defense in all all zone coverage schemes.
Rover Robber (RR) - Top 2022 safeties ability to play as a rover or robber back, refer to 8th overall NFL Draft pick Isaiah Simmons.
Run Support (RS) - Top 2022 safeties ability to come up and stop the run, also known as physicality.
Play Identity - (PI) - Top 2022 safeties ability to quickly read and identify play schemes, also known as play recognition.
Cheetah Instincts (CI) - Top 2022 safeties ability break on the football upon (PI) and close quickly on their prey. Refer to #Ap2W on Twitter.
Versatility (V) - Top 2022 safeties abilities in the kick return game, as well as ability to play at multiple positions on a college defense.
How do we rate Top 2022 outside linebackers at College Football Today?
(LI) + (LA) + (ZC) + (MC) + (EB) + (RS) + (MV) = (OLB)
Linebacker Instincts (LI) - How quickly top 2022 outside linebacker recruit identifies pass or run, as well as overall schematics of play design.
Lateral Agility (LA) - How quickly top 2022 outside linebacker recruit can move from side to side and/or sideline to sideline.
Zone Coverage (ZC) - How quickly top 2022 outside linebacker recruit drops into hook/curl or flat zone coverage and is able to break on the football.
Man Coverage (MC) - How proficient top 2022 outside linebacker recruit operates in man to man coverage. - Bump & Run, WR's, TE'S, RB's out of the backfield.
Edge Blitz (EB) - How quickly top 2022 OLB recruit comes off the edge and as how effective OLB recruit is in blitz packages.
Run Stopping (RS) - How effective top 2022 OLB recruit plays up in the 8 man box. - Also includes tackling ability.
Motor & Versatility (MV) - Chances are if top 2022 OLB recruit plays with a high motor, he will be a highly versatile OLB recruit in the world of College Football Today.
How are top 2022 middle linebackers rated at College Football Today?
(LI) + (LA) + (RS) + (PC) + (BA) + (HS) + (V) = (MLB)
Linebacker Instinct (LI) - How proficient top 2022 middle linebacker reads and reacts to run or pass plays, as well as play-making abilities.
Lateral Agility (LA) - How quickly top 2022 middle linebacker can move from side to side and/or sideline to sideline.
Run Stopping (RS) - How proficient top 2022 middle linebacker is at stopping the run and controlling their gap assignments.
Pass Coverage (PC) - How proficient top 2022 middle linebacker is in man to man coverage on inside receivers and in zone coverage schemes.
Blitz Agenda (BA) - How proficient top 2022 middle linebacker is at disguising blitz and the mayhem MLB is able to create upon blitzing.
Hit-Stick (HS) - How proficient top 2022 middle linebacker is at enforcing his will in the 8 man box. (refer to All-Madden Hit-Stick)
Versatility (V) - Can top 2022 middle linebacker play OLB or other positions on the field, if needed at the College Football level.
(TM) + (DP) + (EAT) + (PP) + (IP) + (CL) + (TV) = (QB)
Throwing Mechanics (TM) - How technically sound 2021 top QB recruit delivers the football from the pocket. Refer to Kyler Murray NFL Draft Pro Day article written by Scout Trout before the 2019 NFL Draft. (More info can also be found on our original S.T.E.P ratings release at Scout Trout Elite)
Dart Precision (DP) - How quickly and accurately top 2021 top QB recruit can get the rid of the football from the pocket. (Quick release & Short/Medium route accuracy & timing)
Elite Arm Talent (EAT) - Can 2021 top QB recruit make next level throws that require elite arm strength, as well as demonstrate the ability to throw his receiving target open on deep balls and timing route concepts?
Pocket Presence (PP) - Can 2021 top QB step up in the pocket under duress and make accurate throws downfield? Can he evade a collapsing pocket and still create positive or game-changing plays down field? (Throwing on the run included)
Information Processing (IP) - How quickly 2021 top QB recruit can work through a 1- 5 progression, while reading the defense and delivering the football to the proper location.
Consistent Leadership (CL) - Consistent leadership has been developed over the years through victories, eye-popping statistics and impeccable timing with receiving targets. (Highly regarded as a Student-Athlete by coaching staff, community, teammates and peers)
Throw Velocity (TV) - The rate of speed football travels from pass release to the intended receiving target, while also accounting for final result of pass location.
How are 2021 top ATH recruits ranked at College Football Today?
(V) + (OA) + (MPG) + (SPG) + (FA) + (OP) = (ATH)
The ATH recruit algorithm, is based off two other algorithm's, which completes the main algorithm and it's better than their algorithm. Which is completely made up and fabricated on every website I look in order to cater to certain fan bases. Just being 100% honest.
Versatility (V) - 2021 top ATH recruit could rank at multiple positions in the world of College Football Today.
Overall Athletics (OA) - 2021 top ATH recruit performs at a high level in football combine activities and portrays outstanding athletic attributes on the field.
Main Position Grade (MPG) - 2021 top ATH recruits grade at their main position or projected position.
Secondary Position Grade (SPG) - 2021 top ATH recruits grade at their secondary projected position, including special teams.
Football Aptitude (FA) - 2021 top ATH recruits aptitude on the football field. Is athlete recruit a naturally occurring play-maker when on the field?
Overall Potential (OP) - 2021 top ATH recruits overall potential at their primary position in the world of College Football Today.
How are top 2021 RB recruits rated at College Football Today?
(FV) + (BM) + (WB) + (GI) + (AP) + (FT) + (BB) = (RB)
Field Vision (FV) - Also known as ball carrier vision, top 2021 RB recruits ability to find the proper runner lanes and/or cut back lanes, while being able to set up his blocks downfield.
Brute Mentality (BM) - Top 2021 RB recruits ability to gain extra yards after contact and move the chains consistently.
Wiggle Burst (WB) - Also known as agility, can top 2021 RB recruit make unblocked defenders miss and still maintain progress downfield with outstanding burst?
Gazelle Instincts (GI) - Does top 2021 RB recruit have the ability to run away from the Cheetah's and exhibit top end speed to pull away from the pack?
APB Potential (AP) - Does top 2021 RB recruit operate at a high level in the screen game and can he line up at slot or wide receiver in passing formations?
Freight Train (FT) - Does top 2021 RB recruit possess the ability to run through multiple defenders, while keeping his legs churning to plow through would be tacklers?
Back Blocking (BB) - Does top 2021 RB recruit have the ability to pick up blitzes or become a lead blocker in certain play sets.
How are our 2021 WR recruit rankings conducted at College Football Today?
(RR) + (RC) + (RP) + (BC) + (AD) + (CR) + (VP) = (WR)
Route Running (RR) - How quickly top 2021 WR recruit gets off of the line of scrimmage and into his route stem progressions. (Bump & Run, Burst & Hands)
Route Crispness (RC) - How clean or crisp top 2021 WR recruit gets in and out of his route stem progressions.
Route Progression (RP) - Does top 2021 WR recruit work himself to the open part of the field when QB is under duress and is he apt at timing route concepts.
Body Control (BC) - Can top 2021 WR recruit get his body into position to make tough catches near the sideline and/or in heavy traffic?
After Delivery (AD) - After delivery of the pigskin, how well top 2021 WR recruit chews up yards after the catch.
Catch Radius (CR) - What is the maximum radius that a top 2021 WR recruit can encompass when targeted on a location timing pass. (Back Shoulder, Fades, Comebacks)
Versatility & Physicality (VP) - Can top 2021 WR recruit can line up at any receiver position and stalk/run blocking abilities.
How are 2021 top tight end recruits rated at College Football Today?
(RR) + (HP) + (SH) + (SB) + (RB) + (V) + (I) = (TE)
Route Running (RR) - How quickly 2021 top tight end recruit gets off the line of scrimmage and into his route concept, as well his route stem progression.
High Pointing (HP) - 2021 top tight end recruits vertical abilities to catch the football at it's highest point.
Sure Hands (SH) - 2021 top tight end recruits ability to make tough catches in traffic using "soft hands" and be the go to receiver in the red-zone.
Stalk Blocking (SB) - 2021 top tight end recruits ability to block much smaller and quicker defensive backs, utilizing the "stalk blocking" technique.
Run Blocking (RB) - 2021 top tight end recruits ability to drive his opponent off of the line of scrimmage when run blocking. (refer to ETP)
Versatility (V) - Can 2021 top tight end recruit be effective in H-BACK/FB sets and/or as an outside receiver in the world of College Football Today?
Intangibles (I) - Does 2021 top tight end recruit demonstrate a high football IQ in offensive play designs and overall schematics of the offensive game-plan? (example: on a chip & release TE screen, does TE recruit fully sell block before release?)
How do we rate 2022 top OT recruits at College Football Today?
(GO) + (HP) + (ETP) + (EB) + (LB) + (PS) + (V) = (OT)
Get Off (GO) - How quickly top 2022 OT recruit fires off the snap of the football?
Hand Placement (HP) - Upon engagement, hands placed to gain leverage and or turn defender per play design.
Engage To Pancake (ETP) - How quickly top OT recruit is able to efficiently execute a pancake block. (Engagement to the turf)
Edge Blocking (EB) - OT recruit quickly and effectively can pull on tosses, sweeps and is athletic enough to block on the outside edge on WR screens.
Lead Blocking (LB) - OT recruits ability to get to the second level of the defense and seal off LB's efficiently, as well as per play design.
Pass Sets (PS) - Quick formation of the pocket (quick feet), technique (athletic stance/flexion), arm extension, agility and motor.
Versatility (V) - Can top OT recruit be effective as a Guard or Center if needed.
How do we grade top offensive guards at College Football Today?
(GO)+ (ETP) + (EB) + (LB) + (PS) + (V) = (OG)
Get off (GO) - How quickly offensive guard fires off the snap off the football and engages with assigned blocker.
Engage to Pancake (ETP) - Once engaged, how quickly OG recruit gets assigned blocker to the turf.
Edge Blocking (EB) - How quickly top OG recruit can pull and kick out the DE or OLB.
Lead Blocking (LB) - How quickly and efficiently OG recruit can seal off second level defenders. (LB's)
Pass Sets (PS) - footwork, hand placement, arm extension, agility and motor.
Versatility (V) - If needed, can OG recruit slide out to OT and or OC.
How are top 2021 defensive tackles rated at College Football Today?
(FO) + (PM) + (FM) + (GC) + (PR) + (M) + (V) = (DT)
Fire Off (FO) - How quickly 2021 top defensive tackle recruit fires off the snap of the football.
Power Moves (PM) - How effectively top 2021 defensive tackle recruit creates penetration using the bull rush, rip and other power moves.
Finesse Moves (FM) - How effectively 2021 top defensive tackle recruit can penetrate the backfield using the swim move, spin move and other finesse moves.
Gap Control (GC) - How efficiently 2021 top defensive tackle recruit maintains his gap assignment, while battling off multiple defenders. (double & triple teams)
Pass Rush (PR) - Overall athletics as a pass rusher and how quickly 2021 top defensive tackle recruit is able to get to the opposing QB.
Motor (M) - After completing a (PM) or (FM) and penetrating the backfield, does 2021 top defensive tackle have the motor to track down ball carriers and make tackles?
Versatility (V) - Can 2021 top defensive tackle recruit operate at a high level as both a 3-4
(NG) or 4-3 (DT), as well as slide out and play (SDE) if needed?
How are 2021 top nose guard recruits rated at College Football Today?
(FO) + (PM) + (FM) + (GC) + (PR) + (M) + (V) = (NG)
Fire Off (FO) - How quickly 2021 top nose guard recruits fire off the snap of the football.
Power Moves (PM) - How effectively 2021 top nose guard recruit creates penetration using the bull rush, rip and other power moves.
Finesse Moves (FM) - How effectively 2021 top nose guard recruit can penetrate the backfield using the swim move, spin move and other finesse moves.
Gap Control (GC) - How efficiently 2021 top nose guard recruit maintains his gap assignment, while battling off multiple defenders. (Holds more weight for NG recruits)
Pass Rush (PR) - Overall athletics as a pass rusher and how quickly 2021 top nose guard recruit is able to get to the opposing QB.
Motor (M) - After completing a (PM) or (FM) and penetrating the backfield, does 2021 top nose guard have the motor to track down ball carriers and make tackles?
Versatility (V) - Can 2021 top nose guard recruit operate at a high level as both a 4-3 (DT) & be a dominant force of nature in a 3-4 (NG), as well as slide out and play (SDE) if needed?
How are 2022 top defensive end recruits rated at College Football Today?
(FO) + (SR) + (PM) + (FM) + (EC) + (HC) + (M) = (DE)
Fire Off (FO) - How quickly defensive end recruit fires off the snap of the football.
Speed Rush (SR) - Coming off the edge, how quickly defensive end creates penetration into the opposing teams backfield.
Power Moves (PM) - How effectively defensive end recruit is using the bull rush, rip & other power moves.
Finesse Moves (FM) - How effectively defensive end recruit is using the swim, spin and other finesse moves.
Edge Control (EC) - How effectively defensive end recruit is at holding the outside containment of the defensive front.
Hybrid Capabilities (HC) - Can defensive end recruit drop back into pass coverage and/or play as a stand up OLB.
Motor (M) - Does defensive end recruit play until the whistle blows and how proficient recruit is bringing ball carriers to the ground.
How are 2022 top cornerbacks rated at College Football Today?
(MC) + (ZC) + (HF) + (BR) + (HP) +(CA) + (V) = (CB)
Man Coverage (MC) - How efficient top CB recruit is in man to man coverage.
Zone Coverage (ZC) - How efficient top CB recruit is in zone coverage schemes.
Hip Flexion (HF) - Also referred to as agility, how quickly CB recruit gets out of his back pedal and into the receivers hip pocket. (hip rotation)
Ball Recognition (BR) - Once ball is in flight, how well a CB recruit reads his keys to adjust his body accordingly to create a pass deflection or interception.
High Pointing (HP) - How well top CB recruit plays the football at it's highest point, while creating pass-break ups or turnovers.
Cheetah Attributes (CA) - How well CB recruit gets in and out of his breaks, as well as closing speed on their prey. Refer to #Ap2w on Twitter.
Versatility (V) - Can top CB recruit play effectively as a nickel/dime back and/or FS or SS if needed.
How are top 2022 safeties rated at College Football Today?
(MC) + (ZC) + (RR) + (RS) + (PI) + (CI) + (V) = (S)
Man Coverage (MC) - Top 2022 safeties ability to play man to man coverage on WR's, TE's, H-Backs & RB's.
Zone Coverage (ZC) - Top 2022 safeties ability to play over the top of the defense in all all zone coverage schemes.
Rover Robber (RR) - Top 2022 safeties ability to play as a rover or robber back, refer to 8th overall NFL Draft pick Isaiah Simmons.
Run Support (RS) - Top 2022 safeties ability to come up and stop the run, also known as physicality.
Play Identity - (PI) - Top 2022 safeties ability to quickly read and identify play schemes, also known as play recognition.
Cheetah Instincts (CI) - Top 2022 safeties ability break on the football upon (PI) and close quickly on their prey. Refer to #Ap2W on Twitter.
Versatility (V) - Top 2022 safeties abilities in the kick return game, as well as ability to play at multiple positions on a college defense.
How do we rate Top 2022 outside linebackers at College Football Today?
(LI) + (LA) + (ZC) + (MC) + (EB) + (RS) + (MV) = (OLB)
Linebacker Instincts (LI) - How quickly top 2022 outside linebacker recruit identifies pass or run, as well as overall schematics of play design.
Lateral Agility (LA) - How quickly top 2022 outside linebacker recruit can move from side to side and/or sideline to sideline.
Zone Coverage (ZC) - How quickly top 2022 outside linebacker recruit drops into hook/curl or flat zone coverage and is able to break on the football.
Man Coverage (MC) - How proficient top 2022 outside linebacker recruit operates in man to man coverage. - Bump & Run, WR's, TE'S, RB's out of the backfield.
Edge Blitz (EB) - How quickly top 2022 OLB recruit comes off the edge and as how effective OLB recruit is in blitz packages.
Run Stopping (RS) - How effective top 2022 OLB recruit plays up in the 8 man box. - Also includes tackling ability.
Motor & Versatility (MV) - Chances are if top 2022 OLB recruit plays with a high motor, he will be a highly versatile OLB recruit in the world of College Football Today.
How are top 2022 middle linebackers rated at College Football Today?
(LI) + (LA) + (RS) + (PC) + (BA) + (HS) + (V) = (MLB)
Linebacker Instinct (LI) - How proficient top 2022 middle linebacker reads and reacts to run or pass plays, as well as play-making abilities.
Lateral Agility (LA) - How quickly top 2022 middle linebacker can move from side to side and/or sideline to sideline.
Run Stopping (RS) - How proficient top 2022 middle linebacker is at stopping the run and controlling their gap assignments.
Pass Coverage (PC) - How proficient top 2022 middle linebacker is in man to man coverage on inside receivers and in zone coverage schemes.
Blitz Agenda (BA) - How proficient top 2022 middle linebacker is at disguising blitz and the mayhem MLB is able to create upon blitzing.
Hit-Stick (HS) - How proficient top 2022 middle linebacker is at enforcing his will in the 8 man box. (refer to All-Madden Hit-Stick)
Versatility (V) - Can top 2022 middle linebacker play OLB or other positions on the field, if needed at the College Football level.
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