Orlando Scandrick opted to skip his senior year and enter the NFL draft. He's an unfamiliar name to some, but pro scouts are fully aware of Scandrick's ability.

Scandrick capably claimed the leadership role in a very young secondary after the graduation of Gerald Alexander (Detroit). With the junior left cornerback calling the defensive signals in the backfield, Boise State improved its pass defense from 45th in 2006 to rank 26th nationally in 2007.

At Los Alamitos High School, Scandrick was an all-around player, competing as a wide receiver and defensive back, in addition to returning kicks. He was named to the first-team Long Beach Dream Team, first-team All-Sunset League, and Prep Star 2004 All-American team. He was also a member of the Cal Top 100 squad selected by Rivals.com.

As a senior, Scandrick caught 52 passes for 832 yards and 12 touchdowns. On defense, he recorded 54 tackles and three interceptions that season. He also returned 22 kickoffs for 1,024 yards (league record 46.5 yards per return) and one touchdown.

Scandrick enrolled at Boise State in February 2005, in time to compete in spring drills. He was heavily pursued by Colorado State, Oregon, Washington State, Wyoming, Fresno State and Nevada, but felt that BSU offered him a better opportunity to start. He earned Freshman All-American honors, starting 12 games at right cornerback. He totaled 50 tackles (41 solo) with a sack and three stops for losses. He broke up 11 passes and scored on a 50-yard interception return. He also blocked two kicks vs. Hawaii, returning a blocked field goal for a touchdown.

In 2006, Scandrick switched jerseys from No. 16 to No. 8 while also switching from left cornerback to the right side, as Gerald Alexander moved to free safety. He finished fourth on the team with 52 tackles (32 solo), adding two stops, six stops for losses and a pair of forced fumbles. He deflected six passes, picked off another and blocked an extra point try that he returned for a defensive score.

As a junior, Scandrick started all 13 games at left cornerback. He produced 50 tackles (36 solos) with three stops behind the line of scrimmage and caused two fumbles. He had two interceptions and seven pass break-ups. He gained 54 yards on two punt returns and 78 yards on four kickoff returns (19.5-yard average). He also set a school record with four blocked kicks.

Scandrick started 38 of 39 games he played in at Boise State. He recorded 152 tackles (109 solo) with 3 ½ sacks for minus-24 yards and 12 ½ stops for losses of 70 yards. He caused five fumbles and recovered another for a score. He deflected 24 passes and gained 117 yards on four interceptions, including one that was returned for a touchdown. He blocked seven kicks, returned four punts for 78 yards (19.5-yard average), had two blocked punt returns for 54 yards and recovered a blocked extra point try for a defensive score.

Positives: Has a lean, angular build with room on his frame to carry more weight without it impacting his impressive timed speed … More fast than quick, but shows the loose hips to run stride-for-stride with the receiver (when he gets too high in his pedal, he takes extra steps and lacks explosion) … Has very good body control attacking the ball at its high point, making him one of the better kick blockers in the draft … Late to react to the pass in the deep secondary, but is more comfortable and alert taking on action in the box than most cornerbacks (12 ½ stops behind the line of scrimmage) … Better when he shuffles his feet in his backpedal than when he gets too tall in his stance … Has the ability to jump on the hip and run with the receiver coming off the line (problems occur when he has to turn out of breaks) … Breaks quickly on the play when asked to take on the ballcarrier (has better closing urgency vs. the run than the pass) … Likes to come up and support vs. the run, avoiding blocks when attempting to disrupt the pocket … Takes good angles to close vs. the run, but needs to get stronger in order to have better success playing off blocks … Quick to arrive when asked to fill the rush lanes and has a knack for getting low … Times his leaps well, using his long arm extension to reach around and deflect the ball away before the receiver can adjust..His explosive leaping ability contributed to him blocking seven kicks during his career … Even though he needs to refine his backpedal, his loose hips help him recover when he takes false steps in transition … Has excellent range, but just needs to show that sudden closing burst more often (lacks urgency at times) … When he locates the ball, he is quick to close … Lacks an ideal feel for routes, but takes good angles when closing … Has the speed to close and make plays near the line … When he doesn't bite on pump fakes and keeps his assignments, he shows the acceleration to catch up and defend in the deep zone … As a junior, he was more efficient as a zone defender, making proper switch-offs … Adequate cut tackler when he stays low in his pads … Has the open-field quickness, fluid agility and excellent hip swerve to recover when beaten on long routes (needs to explode out of his breaks better) … Shows better stop-and-go action on short and intermediate routes than he does in the deep third of the field … Not afraid to jump and extend for the ball in tight quarters.

Negatives: Needs to upgrade his overall strength and physical receivers have had success pushing off him (struggles to reroute bigger opponents in press coverage) … Has very good timed speed, but he lacks explosion and suddenness coming out of his breaks or when redirecting (takes extra steps) … Looks awkward in transition when he gets too high in his backpedal … Is slippery when avoiding blocks in backside pursuit, but if blockers gets into his jersey, he is easily washed out … Does not have the upper-body strength or hand jolt to disengage … Will ankle-bite or take a side when tackling and needs to do a better job of facing up and breaking down taking on ballcarriers along the perimeter … Perhaps due to his rolling start, he does not close with great urgency, especially on plays in front of him … Gets a lot more pass deflections than pass thefts due to marginal hands (traps the ball or lets it into his body rather than reaching and plucking for it), but has the timing and leaping ability to compete for jump balls or to elevate when attempting to block kicks … Struggles with route recognition and, when he gets back in the zone, he will eyeball the pocket too long or bite on pump fakes … Must not allow so much cushion, as his lack of explosion out of his breaks can make him a step slow in recovering when a receiver gets behind him.

Compares To: ERIC WRIGHT-Cleveland … Scandrick is not the most physical cornerback, but he brings instant value in the sub package as a nickel back due to his short-area coverage skills, and on special teams, where he excels as a kick blocker. He needs to show more urgency in his play and despite his timed speed, he fails to show the explosive burst coming out of his high backpedal to stay tight with the receiver. He needs patient coaching to help him develop, as his instincts seem to be lacking, despite three years as a starter. His speed is unquestioned, along with his elevation skills, and he could be drafted earlier than his marginal strength and adequate man-coverage skills merit.

2007: Missed the second half of the Hawaii game (11/23) with a left thumb fracture.

2008: Could not lift at the Combine, as he was still recovering from his left thumb injury.

Campus: 4.34 in the 40-yard dash … Bench pressed 225 pounds 8 times … 4.37 20-yard shuttle … 6.76 three-cone drill … 38 ½-inch vertical jump.

Combine: 4.32 in the 40-yard dash … 1.47 10-yard dash … 2.49 20-yard dash … 6.83 three-cone drill … 33 ½-inch vertical jump … 10'5" broad jump.

Attended Los Alamitos (Cal.) High School, playing football for head coach John Barnes … Competed as a wide receiver and defensive back, in addition to returning kicks … Named to the first-team Long Beach Dream Team, first-team All-Sunset League, and Prep Star 2004 All-American team … Member of the Cal Top 100 squad selected by Rivals.com … As a senior, he caught 52 passes for 832 yards and 12 touchdowns … On defense, he recorded 54 tackles and three interceptions that season … Returned 22 kickoffs for 1,024 yards (league record 46.5 yards per return) and one touchdown.

Criminal Justice major … Resides in Los Alamitos, California.