Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel are joined by former Miami Dolphins scout Adam Engroff to pull back the curtain on the world of NFL scouting. From how player reports are built to the challenge of uncovering a player’s true character, Engroff breaks down what teams are looking for and what’s hardest to find. The guys also dive into how scouts sort through conflicting intel, evaluate injury risk vs. durability, and the other factors that go into assessing a prospect.

0:00 – Welcome

0:30 - Inside the life of an NFL scout

5:00 - How an NFL scout builds player reports

9:30 - The difficulty of scouting character

13:50 - Ideal player character traits

16:45 - The wildest Miami scouting story?

22:05 - How one scout shaped Miami’s roster

27:00 - Who’s more intimidating? Coach Parcells or Saban?

30:17 - NFL Draft backroom strategy

34:00 - Does staying in school hurt a player’s draft stock?

40:15 - 2027 NFL Draft hype vs reality

41:55 - The schools that get players NFL-ready are…

46:21 - How to evaluate a player’s injury risk and durability

49:56 - How to handle conflicting intel on a player

52:48 - The best hotel spots are…

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