Coaches and scouts all have their own criteria for evaluating players. These criteria change as the game evolves and they differ dependent upon the needs or systems of respective teams.

But there will always be certain, basic requirements for players at each position.

Still, evaluating players is not a science. It must take into account a myriad of factors and, in the final analysis, must answer one critical question -- can this man perform on my team?

Requirements vary greatly by position, so here are some of the criteria and considerations I use when evaluating players at each position.