Scouting Journals for Robert Stafford

Athletic two-way player who projects as a defensive back long-term. Measured at around 5-foot-11, 175 pounds with a 6-foot-3.5 wing-span prior to his senior season. Has clocked an electronically-timed 4.54 second 40-yard dash - one of the better marks among the 2023 cycle. Playmaker on both sides of the ball for his high school, working as a receiver and cornerback. Shows the speed to out-run defenses with the ball in his hands. Looks more natural as a cornerback at this time. Reads routes and tracks the ball downfield. Savvy and doesn’t fall for double moves. Uses his length to disrupt receivers off the line of scrimmage and in contested situations. Polished in coverage, particularly for a prospect who has yet to fully focus on defensive back. Also doubles as a good high school basketball player.