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Matt Williamson

Matt Williamson is a former director of football operations at the University of Akron and ex-scout for the Cleveland Browns. After his time in the NFL, he was a football analyst for ESPN for 10 years. He is host of the "Locked On NFL Podcast." This season marks his 19th full-time season in the football business.

Scout's take: 15 impressive NFL rookies

Former NFL scout Matt Williamson assesses rookies who have excelled after two full weeks of preseason games. 

What Josh Gordon's reinstatement means for Patriots

Josh Gordon's return is great news for the Patriots, whose passing game will different this season without all-world tight end Rob Gronkowski, writes former NFL scout Matt Williamson.

Scout's take: Why Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott is worth huge deal

As a runner, Ezekiel Elliott -- who agreed to a contract extension Wednesday morning -- has supreme balance and great vision, a truly rare combination, writes former NFL scout Matt Williamson. Plus, he has immense value in the passing game.

Scout's take: Sizing up NFL's best big-men groups

Yardbarker's Matt Williamson, a former NFL scout, combined offensive linemen and defensive tackle types and picked the best big-men groups in the league. 

Scout's verdict: These three NFL quarterbacks are underrated

Quarterback obviously is the most scrutinized position in the NFL. But what isn’t always obvious, former NFL scoutt Matt Williamson writes, is when someone plays the position well and the stat sheet doesn’t necessarily reflect it.