The life of an NFL scout comes into focus during the pro day circuit when their presence is more visible and of interest to local and national reporters ahead of the NFL Draft, but their job goes pretty much year round. They must identify which players have the desired qualities to sustain a career at the highest level of the sport, and apply that framework to their specific organization to make sure the player will be a fit both on and off the field.
Steelers college scout Zack Crockett was a part of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ video series The Standard that aired on Friday evening, and described some of those qualities that he looks for while on the scouting trail.