From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Fordham linebacker James Conway.
#48 JAMES CONWAY/ ILB, FORDHAM (GRAD STUDENT) – 6015, 235 pounds.
School Measurements
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| James Conway | 6015/235 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
— Good size and lean muscle mass
— Supremely productive and a five-year starter
— Active communicator to get everyone on the same page
— Good mental processing
— Fills gaps quickly with solid downhill acceleration
— Solid while sifting through traffic with eyes on the ball
— Good tackler overall at limiting yards after contact
— Solid mobility and awareness in zone
— Was used to spy and to blitz
The Bad
— Occasionally would linger at the second level allowing blockers to come to him
— Play strength versus blocks was marginal
— Use of hands taking on blocks was adequate
— He is a stiff mover overall
— Speed versus outside runs was adequate leaving him diving at ankles
— Angles can get too deep allowing cut back lanes
— Change of direction overall is marginal
— Rarely if ever played man coverage
— 50 games/50 starts
— Career: 595 tackles, 262 solo, 33.