2012 Scouting Report: Robert Lester, FS, Alabama
By Editorial Staff
This is our Robert Lester Scouting report. Lester is a talented safety that plays with Alabama, a defense some people have considered one of the most talented defenses in the College Football history. For all of our other scouting reports head on over to our scouting report page.
Measurables
6”2
210 pounds
(combine numbers will be posted here after combine happens)
Stats
2011 Season:
Games: 9
Tackles: 24
TFL: 0
Int: 2
Sacks: 0
Career:
Games: 30
Tackles: 84
TFL: 1.5
Int: 10
Sacks: 0
Pros:
Very intelligent cerebral player
Great center field ability
Always around the ball in the air
Created numerous turnovers
Good return ability after interception
Solid pass coverage when placed on slot WR
Great coaching
scheme versatility, covers well in zone coverage or man
Good athlete
Cons:
Decent tackler but far from great
Does not attack the line of scrimmage on run plays
Sometimes tries too hard to get interception, leaving him vulnerable over the top
Does not jam wide receivers when covering slot WR
Has good but not great speed
Player Comparison: Rahim Moore
Round Projection: Late 2nd to early third
Summary:
It is uncertain that Lester will leave early. If I were him I would. I do not think he will improve much next season. He is your classic center field safety prospect. He is always around the ball when it is in the air. He is a great student of the game and prepares well. My problem with him is he is not a great tackling safety and can get exposed because of that. I do like his ability to cover slot WR’s when teams play spread. He also plays well in big games. Teams looking in the late 2nd to early third to gain more turnovers should select him. Teams like Miami, Jets, Steelers, Cowboys, Vikings, 49ers, and Texans.
Video
Vs Penn State 2011 (JPdraftjedi)
2010 TMB Draft