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Since another poster shared categories used by national scouts, I figured I'd put up the criteria that Michael Holley says the Pats use. They have 8 categories (paraphrased here):
A+/A = definite/potential HOF talent; C = circumstances; Q = height-deficient
- Starter: 9.00-9.99 A+, 8.00-8.99 A, 8.00-8.99 Q —someone who will start in the NFL in his first year
- Circumstantial starter: 7.00-7.99 C —someone who should start in the NFL in his first year, but has issues (NCAA rules, family problems, etc.)
- Make It+: 6.50-6.99 —won't start in year one, but will contribute; expected to become a starter
- Dirty Starter: 6.00-6.49 —could start, but has issues (could be either a talented underachiever or an overachiever; could have limitations, such as speed)
- Make It: 5.50-5.99 —will make the roster, but "won't win or lose a game for you"
- Free Agent: 5.00-5.49 —not expected to make the team, but could after a year on the PS
- Pats Reject: 4.90-4.99 —does not meet Patriots' criteria, but could end up on another team
- Reject: 1.00 —doesn't belong in the NFL, period
A+/A = definite/potential HOF talent; C = circumstances; Q = height-deficient