Free Agent Scouting Report: Alfonso Pearson, CB, Coppin State University
Scouting Report
The Coppin State product is looking for his next opportunity in football. Pearson can play in the nickel and all over special teams. He has shown a solid tackling ability that will let him play on special teams consistently. He has the abilities with speed and physicality that would allow him to make an impact as a gunner. Pearson can play as a nickel corner due to his physicality and short area quickness. Pearson is undersized but makes up for it with effort. Pearson does have some concerns with change of direction and that could become an issue in man coverage. Pearson is easily of the professional level and could be playing somewhere.
Background
Full Legal Name: Alfonso Pearson III
School: Coppin State University
Jersey #: 21
POS: CB
Date of Birth: 05/05/1993
Height: 5'7
Weight: 160
Twitter: zoflyingsolo
Instagram: zozobaybay
When a NFL scout pops in your game film, explain to us what type of player he should expect to see (provide a self-scouting report).
When a scout pops in my game film. They will expect to see a player that is hard-working and will get the job done.
What type of leadership intangibles do you bring to the table? Explain your leadership style.
My leadership style is leading by example by working hard in the weight room and on the field.
Who has been the toughest opponent you have faced thus far in your career, either overall team or an individual? How did you fare?
My toughest opponents were my teammates at practice. And I overcame that by working hard.
Name a point during your college career when you had to overcome adversity. What did you learn from that experience?
A point in my college career when I overcame adversity. Is when I didn’t get a chance to touch the field. And what I learned from that experience is to never give up.
What was it like growing up in your hometown? Did you live in any other places?
Growing up in my hometown was a good experience with a lot of things to do.
When did you begin playing football and when did you realize that you have a passion for the game of football?
I’ve been playing football since I was 7 years old, and I realized I had a passion for the game when I was in high school.
Have you had any major injuries during your playing career? If so, when and how did it impact you?
I’ve haven't had any major injuries during my playing career.
What is something people might not know about you or something that separates you from other players?
Something that separates me from other players is my work ethic.
