| Matt McCants Scouting Report |
| Matt McCants - UAB (HT: 6-5⅞ - WT: 308) |
Positives -- Long, lean body type with frame to add some weight and get stronger... Good combination of size and quickness... Shows athleticism to set quickly and ride defenders past the pocket... Flashes quick feet to stay squared to the defender... Absorbs initial contact well and resets quickly...
Uses a strong upper body to steer defenders when he get locked on... Pulls quickly with a consistent first step to get to second level... Has the size to cover up smaller defenders at the second level... Shows good balance when on the move and in space... Positional blocker that is quick enough to get out on screens... Athletic enough to fit a zone blocking scheme... Durable, started every game in the last two seasons... Flashes some viciousness on blocks but his mean streak is inconsistent on a play to play basis.
Negatives -- Techniques are still raw in many different areas... Doesn't play with good leverage, bends at the waist instead of his knees... Has a tendency to overset and expose himself to inside moves... Showed an inclination to lung at defenders when he felt he was out of position, creating more opportunities for the pass rush... Rarely showed an ability to land a jolting hand punch to the opponent; consistently got beat when the defender get their hands on him first... His hands are knocked down too easily due to erratic hand placement; loses to pass rushers off the edge because of it... Gets lost at times with stunts, reacts slowly to find defenders to block... Doesn't seal well on down blocks, allowing opponents to come across the line toward the play... Inconsistent and choppy footwork; kick slide needs coaching and time to improve... Had academic issues in high school and was suspended for all of the 2008 season due to academic reasons.
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| Combine Results |
| Height |
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6057 |
| Weight |
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308 |
| Arm |
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35⅜ |
| Hand |
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9¼; |
| 40-Time |
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5.52 |
| Vertical |
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25.5 |
| Broad |
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8'1" |
| Bench Press |
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17 |
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At UAB -- (Official School Bio) Finished UAB career in 2011 as one of the Blazers' top offensive performers in school history Thrust into early action as a true freshman in 2007... came back on offensive line in 2009 after sitting out 2008 season for academic reasons... started 42 games during career... a two-time, first-team All-Conference USA player... also tabbed to preseason Rotary Lombardi Watch List in July. 2011: Concluded his UAB career with 11 starts in 12 games (missed UCF game due to illness)... was regarded among the top offensive linemen in Conference USA... earned first-team all-conference recognition by league's head coaches, as well as by Phil Steele's College Football Preview and College Football News... for the second year in a row, UAB is among the Conference USA and NCAA upper tier in fewest sacks allowed. 2010: Started all 12 games and earned All-Conference USA first-team honors... helped UAB to its second-highest offensive yardage total (5,074) in school history. 2009: Started all 12 games for the Blazers at left tackle... was an honorable mention All-Conference USA selection at season's end... helped Blazers to best total offense number (5,111) in school history. 2008: Sat out for academic reasons. 2007: Made early impact as true freshman as he played in 11 games at offensive tackle and started seven, including season opener at Michigan State. High School: Attended Williamson High School... received honorable mention on the Mobile Press-Register All-Region team as a senior... helped Williamson HS advance to the class 5A state playoffs... started one season under head coach Bobby Parrish... only played football his senior season... played tuba in the school band before joining football team prior to senior season. Personal: Born Aug. 18, 1989 at Mobile, Ala.
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