Providing detailed scouting reports, conversation and guidance on the right next step.

Athletes have never had the opportunities they do now to capitalize on the gifts they have been given and the work they have put in. Declaring for the draft or staying in school? Entering the transfer portal or staying where you are?

For agents and schools; the landscape of the transfer portal, NIL opportunity and draft have created a churn like never before on rosters and client lists. Filling out a roster. Getting an early jump on recruiting. Gaining an advantage on your opponents.

It all leads to one question: What is the best way to capitalize on your specific situation?

Every decision comes with lasting consequences. Right Step Advising is here to ensure that you have the best information to help you take the right next step.

NIL & Transfer Portal

  • Get Paid

    Capitalize on the gifts you have - NOW

  • Find the ideal spot

    Play in the best spot to showcase your talent

  • Transfer Portal

    Navigate the change with a team that knows the process

From professionals in the business:

“Rodrik is the classic football man who works at getting both the player and the person right. He takes no shortcuts and works tirelessly in all he does. I consider him one of my closest comrades and truly respect him as a leader of men.”

— Russ Bolinger

 

 From the Scouting Report to Scouting the League. Weekly discussion with Neil Stratton of Inside the League on all things football and all things scouting. Dive into topics that you will only hear on this podcast. From a scout that was in 6 draft rooms just a few feet away from the GM, Head Coach and Owner along with someone as tied into the NFL Agent industry as anyone. Perspective you will not get anywhere else.

Rodrik David

Founder RSA

 

  • Draft process and interview prep sessions with athletes covering all aspects of the pre-draft process.

  • Film review with collegiate and professional athletes to highlight strengths, areas of improvement and overall performance.

  • Work with numerous Agents and Agencies providing Spring, Summer and Fall scouting reports for athletes.

  • Former NFL Scout, 5+ years with the Atlanta Falcons.

  • Midwest area scout that was responsible for such players as Chase Young, Jeff Okudah, Justin Fields, Rashod Bateman, Tristan Wirfs, Jonathan Taylor and Rashawn Slater.

  • Was in the Draft Room for numerous selections including: Deion Jones, DeVondre Campbell, Austin Hooper, Chris Lindstrom, Kaleb McGary, Calvin Ridley, Russell Gage and Damontae Kazee.

  • Part of signature Free Agent signings including Alex Mack, Mohamed Sanu and Dwight Freeney.

  • Spent 2 years coaching at Case Western Reserve University handling Outside Linebackers, Secondary and Special Teams.

  • Worked as a Seasonal Scouting Intern for the Tennessee Titans for the 2013 season.

  • Attended The Ohio State University, interned for Mike Vrabel working with the defensive line; received a Master of Arts Degree in Sport Administration.

  • Attended Nebraska Wesleyan University, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management; 4 year letter winner on the football team and a 2010 defensive team captain.

NFL Inside the League

Inside the League's Neil Stratton hosts a question-and-answer session with former Falcons scout Rodrik David, who covered the Midwest for Atlanta for the last three years and spent over 5 years with the team (Oct. 14, 2021).

NFL Draft Prospect Evaluation

Get a leg up in recruiting with a 10 minute video evaluation, like this one of Notre Dame OT Joe Alt. Is Alt a projected first-rounder? More than likely, but what does he need to work on to keep moving up draft boards? Everybody has an opinion, but the thoughts of an NFL-trained evaluator carry a little more weight.  Contact Neil Stratton from Inside the League to get your videos started.
 

For Athletes:

  • Scouting evaluation. What are your strengths and weaknesses. At what level should you view yourself?

  • Scouting evaluation. What are your strengths and weaknesses. At what level should you view yourself? Conversation to discuss report and what can be done to improve? What direction may be the right direction? Connecting you with schools, trainers, agents? Multiple conversations helping take the right next steps.

 

For Agents/Schools:

  • Scouting evaluation. What are athletes strengths and weaknesses? What are scouts saying about this player? Where is the player expected to be viewed come draft time.

  • Athlete draft and interview prep. Ongoing scouting relationship. Just answer some questions about how scouts and organizations operate. Let’s get on the phone and discuss what we can do to help each other.

Questions?

Please let me know what questions can be answered so you can feel good about moving forward.