Grading positions

my DC and I use two different grading systems, but they come out the same in a lot of respects.

I grade LBs. I base it off of many categories....

Runs Front side
Got Assignment
Missed Assignment

Runs Back Side
Got Assignment
Missed Assignment

Passes
Got Assignment
Missed Assignment

Pursuit
Got Assignment
Missed Assignment


then, I have the game stats....
Hustle ( - for a loaf )
Tackles
Missed Tackles
Sacks
Tackles for Loss
Forced Fumbles
INTs

I probably "shouldn't" but I subtract Missed Tackles from total tackles when we talk about game stats (helmet decals) because I personally don't think these missed opportunities should be fogotten.

From one piece of paper, I can diagnose the entire LB corps, keep game stats, and the player can see what element of their game they need to work on.

The Pursuit grade I can compile as counting total plays minus Missed Assignments, minus any additional wrong flows / bad angles - we strive for a 93% pursuit grade.

I run this through an Excel worksheet so it is heavily formula-driven. The last one I did looks like this:
TECH-----PASS----------RUN FRONT SIDE---RUN BACK SIDE---TOTAL----PURSUIT GRADE--HUSTLE---TACKLES---MISSED TACKLES
---------GA---MA---%----GA---MA---%---------GA---MA---%------PLAYS------%-----GA---MA----------------------------------------------------
Sam---10---3---77%----8---17---32%---------2---7--- 22%------ 47--------62%---29---18------2-----------7---------------2
Rover-13---0---100%---5---6---45%---------19---2---90%------ 45--------98%---44---1-------2----------11---------------1
Will-----7---5---58%-----5---9---36%-----------7---4---64%------ 37--------78%---29---8-------1------------2---------------2




I grade the play, then follow up with a profile for each player after their performance (ex.
89
Good physical jams on 20 helped neutralize his big-play capability. Using good form you were able to make big stops and again make up for a significant size differential. Keep up the physical play and aggressive attitude in the future.
Work to keep a solid base instead of spreading your feet out too wide, as this will take away from your hip bursts.
22
Matt, you had a monster game and really showed off another element of your game as a linebacker. You had 4 sacks and 1 turnover and probably could've had a lot more if given some other circumstances to work with. Your
hustle made a lot of plays for us. You stayed relentless on the edge and forced Muscatine to game plan around you. When speed rushing, use your greatest assests, your speed and your quick feet - Don't try to make everyone
else's play, no matter how frustrating it may seem. When engaging a tackle, make sure you have your move in mind, too many times you had a great burst, but got stuck and didn't have your counter ready. Also if you decide you
ARE going to mix it up with a lineman toe-to-toe (despite giving up 100 lbs), make sure YOU are dictating when and how it will happen by exploding through your hips (not standing, attempting a bench press) - stay low and attack
the center of mass or half his body. Most of your sacks happened not after you beat your man, but because the QB sat in the pocket too long.
25
Unfortunately, you were flat-footed for most of the game again. Don't try to make everyone else's play - work your short area and attack, NEVER let blockers block you.
Joe you had decent drops and taking decent angles in pursuit. When blitzing, you've got to not stand straight up and give blockers a target (chest) and become the aggressor, working half the man
of the blocker and look to gain immediate separation into the backfield. The bottom line is, you take too long watching plays and not enough time attacking your play responsibility. You just have to attack your area
with the same fervor as you do in chasing down ball carriers from behind in pursuit.)

I can send this via email if you want...