Free Agent Scouting Report: Isaiah Spencer, Linebacker, University of Southern Mississippi/Lamar University
Scouting Report:
The Lamar University product is a ball of energy on the field. The hard hitting linebacker is a lot of fun to watch. He uses elite understanding of the game to take excellent angles to the ball. Spencer is super disciplined and trusts his eyes. He will not break from his gap responsibility and ends up with a ton of stops because of it. When asked to fill a gap he does it with authority. He has quick feet and changes direction well. Spencer uses his hands very effectively to break off blocks at the second level. He has shown a raw ability to rush the passer as well, though he has not developed a ton of moves in the pass rush. Spencer is more of a zone coverage linebacker and can use his eyes and quickness to cover a ton of ground. He should be able to develop into a reliable man coverage linebacker with his length and solid change of direction. Spencer just needs an opportunity.
Background:
Full Legal Name: Isaiah Spencer
School: University of Southern Mississippi, Lamar University
Jersey #: 16
POS: LB
Date of Birth: April 19,1996
Height: 6'1
Weight:238
40 Time (If You Have Been Timed): 4.5
Instagram: @Kani_fitness
List any injuries you have endured:
Injuries ruptured knee bursa 2018, sprain ankle 2019. I was out only for a few games with the knee bursa. I was out 4 games with the sprain ankle.
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 scouts puts on my film he should see confidence swagger IQ and tenacity. I have a nose for the ball great hips and a work ethic that will separate me from the rest. I'm also a hybrid that can play any lb position or rover that can cover and set the edge on the run.
What type of leadership intangibles do you bring to the table? Explain your leadership style.
My personality traits are team player attitude, positive , hard worker, lead by example , motivator dependable, trustworthy.
Name a point during your college career when you had to overcome adversity. What did you learn from that experience?
A point in my career when i over came adversity was breaking my middle finger in juco and playing through the season. I wrapped my hand up and learned to become better at tackling.
What was it like growing up in your hometown? Did you live any other places?
I grew up in Hattiesburg . I attended school at Oak Grove. Hattiesburg is a nice college home to the University of Southern Mississippi and William Carey University.
When did you begin playing football and when did you realize that you have a passion for the game of football?
I knew I had a passion for football at an early football was my first and pretty much only sport I grew up plan I started play peewee football in 5th grade. When I got to High school I realized I had a hunger for growth as a football player. I would stay on the later to get extra work in and I would also go to the football on weekend to practice more drills..
What is something people might not know about you or something that separates you from other players?
One thing that separates me from others is my background in mixed martial arts and understanding physics how to use your body.I also practicing yoga daily as a recovery routine.
