Robert Kent Scouting Report
Offense Date: 9.27.03
College: Jackson State
Player: Robert Kent
Position: Quarterback #: 1
Height: 6042 Weight: 219 Speed: 4.67/40
Age as of 4/04: 23
Injuries/Legal Issues: Has never missed a game.
Grade: 1.81(6th round)
What does he do best? Kent has very good arm strength and throws a good ball. He has good ability outside of the pocket and steps up to avoid the rush rather than roll out.
What is his biggest negative? Kent forces throws and has trouble reading defenses. He locks on to receivers and has trouble with his progressions.
Evaluation of athletic potential: He has very good size, speed and strength numbers. Kent can make a play out of the pocket to go along with very good arm strength.
Does he make the big play? Kent has the arm strength to hit receivers 60+ yards in stride. He has several runs of 15+ yards as well.
Scouting Report: Kent shows an average drop back with long strides, and he stands too tall in the pocket. Kent was throwing off of his back foot, but is improving that part of his game. He is also beginning to step into his throws more and more making his arm appear even stronger. Kent has a quick release, but also tends to drop his arm in his delivery. This causes a few balls to be batted down at the LOS, but this isn't a major concern. Kent's biggest plus is his arm strength which is very good. He easily hits Wide Receivers in stride from 60+ yards away. He throws a perfect spiral allowing receivers to catch the ball. Kent has poor touch in his short passes, like most small school Quarterbacks. He completes 95+ of his passes fewer than 5 yards, but he doesn't always put the ball where he should on short throws. He doesn't allow his backs and tight ends the ability to run after they catch the ball. He shows good touch on intermediate to deep routes. He has the arm strength to make all the throws down field as well. Kent has good accuracy on passes over 15+, especially over the middle. Overall, his average is accurate, but is improving. Robert Kent is finally showing an improvement in his field vision and is keeping his head down the field when he is on the move. He has average ability to look off defenders, but still locks on and continuously misses the backside receivers. Kent plays with the same 40-speed (4.67), on the field, but he looks to pass first. He combines good size and strength in his run ability. Kent has open field moves that allow him to elude Backers, and has speed to out run Defensive Backs if he gets an angle. He does need to protect the ball better though. Kent is a good passer on the run as well. He squares his shoulders and uses his arm strength to get the ball to his receiver. Kent has somewhat of a quiet confidence for Jackson State. He is very productive in the second half and is able to win a lot of games for his team. He is an average team leader, but doesn't appear to be a player that will rally the team around him. Kent is however making better decisions with the ball and isn't throwing ill-advised passes into the secondary. Robert Kent has very good arm strength, and is improving his overall football smarts, but will need to develop as a pro-style NFL Quarterback.
General: With the new offense in Jackson State, Robert Kent is experiencing new formations that translate better into the NFL than their former Shotgun based offense. Toughness is a question on Kent; he has never taken a lot of hits. He has fumbled a few snaps under center in the 2003 season. Kent is a good student with a 3.5 GPA. He comes off as a coach-able player and is very productive. Was not highly recruited because he was more of a basketball player in High School.
Workout Results: Kent has been timed in the low 4.6's and does 12-15 reps of 225 pounds.
Games Viewed:
Alcorn State, 11/28/02
Tennessee State, 9/14/03
Offense Date: 9.27.03
College: Jackson State
Player: Robert Kent
Position: Quarterback #: 1
Height: 6042 Weight: 219 Speed: 4.67/40
Age as of 4/04: 23
Injuries/Legal Issues: Has never missed a game.
Grade: 1.81(6th round)
What does he do best? Kent has very good arm strength and throws a good ball. He has good ability outside of the pocket and steps up to avoid the rush rather than roll out.
What is his biggest negative? Kent forces throws and has trouble reading defenses. He locks on to receivers and has trouble with his progressions.
Evaluation of athletic potential: He has very good size, speed and strength numbers. Kent can make a play out of the pocket to go along with very good arm strength.
Does he make the big play? Kent has the arm strength to hit receivers 60+ yards in stride. He has several runs of 15+ yards as well.
Scouting Report: Kent shows an average drop back with long strides, and he stands too tall in the pocket. Kent was throwing off of his back foot, but is improving that part of his game. He is also beginning to step into his throws more and more making his arm appear even stronger. Kent has a quick release, but also tends to drop his arm in his delivery. This causes a few balls to be batted down at the LOS, but this isn't a major concern. Kent's biggest plus is his arm strength which is very good. He easily hits Wide Receivers in stride from 60+ yards away. He throws a perfect spiral allowing receivers to catch the ball. Kent has poor touch in his short passes, like most small school Quarterbacks. He completes 95+ of his passes fewer than 5 yards, but he doesn't always put the ball where he should on short throws. He doesn't allow his backs and tight ends the ability to run after they catch the ball. He shows good touch on intermediate to deep routes. He has the arm strength to make all the throws down field as well. Kent has good accuracy on passes over 15+, especially over the middle. Overall, his average is accurate, but is improving. Robert Kent is finally showing an improvement in his field vision and is keeping his head down the field when he is on the move. He has average ability to look off defenders, but still locks on and continuously misses the backside receivers. Kent plays with the same 40-speed (4.67), on the field, but he looks to pass first. He combines good size and strength in his run ability. Kent has open field moves that allow him to elude Backers, and has speed to out run Defensive Backs if he gets an angle. He does need to protect the ball better though. Kent is a good passer on the run as well. He squares his shoulders and uses his arm strength to get the ball to his receiver. Kent has somewhat of a quiet confidence for Jackson State. He is very productive in the second half and is able to win a lot of games for his team. He is an average team leader, but doesn't appear to be a player that will rally the team around him. Kent is however making better decisions with the ball and isn't throwing ill-advised passes into the secondary. Robert Kent has very good arm strength, and is improving his overall football smarts, but will need to develop as a pro-style NFL Quarterback.
General: With the new offense in Jackson State, Robert Kent is experiencing new formations that translate better into the NFL than their former Shotgun based offense. Toughness is a question on Kent; he has never taken a lot of hits. He has fumbled a few snaps under center in the 2003 season. Kent is a good student with a 3.5 GPA. He comes off as a coach-able player and is very productive. Was not highly recruited because he was more of a basketball player in High School.
Workout Results: Kent has been timed in the low 4.6's and does 12-15 reps of 225 pounds.
Games Viewed:
Alcorn State, 11/28/02
Tennessee State, 9/14/03
(J/K) Its a blessing for Kent that the scout watched the Tenn. State game. That was the best I've ever seen him play from a fundamentals standpoint.
