Blastsportz interviews JD Mills

JD Mills, Director of Scouting for the NAL Celina Liberty and Personnel Scouting Coordinator for Nino Pro Sports. JD discussed his transition from a 16-year career as a paramedic to sports scouting and agency work, emphasizing the importance of character assessment over physical talent alone. He explained his evaluation process, which includes reviewing players' social media presence, film analysis focusing on "habits over highlights," and understanding players' internal motivations beyond just seeking money. JD shared insights on recruiting challenges, particularly with difficult clients and those who have been burned by previous agents, while highlighting the critical role of building trust and rapport with athletes. The conversation also covered specific evaluation criteria for quarterbacks, including how they respond to turnovers and how their teammates interact with them, as well as JD's experience working with Gabe Martinez's agency and the growth of their scouting operations. #footballplayer #football #footballscouting #footballagency