My name is Tom Melton and I am a 23 year old graduate of Beloit College with a Bachelors degree in Communications and Journalism. I worked for the football team there in a number of capacities, most notably as the primary film guy for all of their games (home and away). This involved filming the game and then uploading, cutting and matching the film up with the appropriate down, distance, etc. from the play by play. Then during the offseason I would look at the film from the past season and track blocking schemes, defensive fronts, WR alignments, etc.
What I truly love to do in my free time is scouting. I watch a lot of college football whether it the season is going or not so I can scout players who may one day be NFL prospects if they aren’t already. I watch as many games as I can of that player, take notes and then compile a scouting report when my opinion of the prospect has been solidified.
Hopefully you all enjoy the blog and come back often. I work very hard on all of the reports I write, so it will be nice to share them with everyone who reads them.
-Tom
Tom,
I’ve been reading through the stories on this blog and I really like the work that you do.
Send me an email when you get a chance, I was hoping to go over a few things with you.
Thanks,
Shawn Zobel
http://www.draftheadquarters.com
shawn@draftheadquarters.com
Nice work. Link a few of my selections in my most recent mock to your blog. Check out Julio Jones for example.
Hey Tom,
My name is Todd Kaufmann, I’m a Sr. Writer for National Football Authority. Would like to gauge your interest in coming on board.
Take a look at the site and then shoot us off an email at NationalFootballAuthority@gmail.com.
-Todd
Hey Tom,
I write for another blog (85% Sports), I was wondering if you’d be interested in setting up a link exchange? We’d put you in our blog roll. Email me if you’re interested. Thanks!
y2jeremy_1@hotmail.com
Tom, just found you & your comments on Kendall Wright. I’m a Houston Texans fan & participate on a private M.B. (Texanstalk.com). I & 2 others do annual mocks. Just 3 guys, two of us in Texas and one in North East who love college & pro. If interested, we can exchange opinions. We enjoy fun debate. Reach me steve.meloy@yahoo.com. I post on TT as “badboy”. Enjoyed your input. Steve (Nov 30, 2011)
Hey, Tom. Chris Barry here, from PowerHouse Sports. We’re doing something a bit different, and I think you and your fans would like it a lot. We created a simulation of being a real NFL GM, so you can do more than just write about the Draft, you can prove how you’d do drafting for a real team.
Check this out: http://content.powerhousegm.com/powerhouse-home-nl/
If you like it, I’d sure appreciate you sharing and helping to get the word out!
Cheers…
Chris
p.s. I like the work you’ve done here; very surprised to see that you’re a college student.
Come back to the boards! Site is looking good though man. Making my own rankings as well!
Hi Tom: The other Tom Melton here. Just discovered your site. Good insightful work, especially on the UW Dawgs. Keep it up.
Cousin Tommy
Hi Tom, really good stuff on your blog here. I’m guessing someone like you is already contributing to other respected NFL Draft sites, but if you’re looking for more places to get your work/name out, we’d love to have you contribute to nflsoup.com.
If you’re interested, send me an email at kevin@soupnetworks.com.
Warm Regards,
Kevin Roberts
Hi Tom,
I stumbled across your blog by accident and I have to say its very impressive, I run a Jets website http://www.nyjetsoverthepond.com and would be more than happy too post any Scout reports on any players you think the Jets should consider etc. Feel free to contact me via the site or twitter @nyjoverthepond if interested.
Keep up the great work, wishing you all the best with your studies etc.
Regards Mark
Tom, great NFL site. Would you be interested in contributing your articles to our site intheneutralzone.com? We are getting over 50,000 hits per month and growing, so it would be a good chance for you to gain more exposure. You can go here http://intheneutralzone.com/contributor/ and let us know if you are interested or email me at boone@rapideyemedia.org
Tom great article. Last yr, when walking down in Chicago, my family and kids were in our way to Sprinkles Cupcakes. Jay Cutler pushed my son in the crosswalk. Now,the thing that disturbs me is I am a bear fan? He called my boy and myself and expletive. Other people saw this and were yelling at him. He made quite the scene.
The worst thing? I sent a certified letter to Virginia and the bears! the NFL, Cutler’s agent, etc.
Not an apology or anything. Heck, not even an acknowledgement!
I think physically pushing someone is way worse, especially someone who is quite a bit younger.
Wish I would have had someone in my court.
Thank you for your help in the Badger band matter!
Mr. Melton,
I am a young analyst looking to start an NFL You-Tube show called the Total 32 Report, and I’m looking for analysts. Please e-mail me at nflguyvman@gmail.com for more info if you are interested in doing such a thing.
Thanks.