Aaron Scott Jr. CB Oregon |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #5 ROLE: Outside Zone CB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 08/03/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.45 seconds (68%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #5 | |
| ROLE: Outside Zone CB | |
| Last Updated: 08/03/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.45 seconds (68%*) | |
| Overall Rating: |
74.2 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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78% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 92.5 | |
| Tackling: |
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76% |
| Run Defense: |
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61% |
| Coverage: |
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70% |
| Zone: |
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70% |
| Man/Press: |
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68% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#372
Position rank:
#58 (DB)
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| College Games: 15 College Snaps: 180 | ||
ESPN RATING: 88/100
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247 RATING: 96/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.0 (98%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Fentrell Cypress II - Florida State |
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91% |
| Storm Duck - Louisville |
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88% |
| Denver Harris - UNLV |
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88% |
Draft Profile: Bio
A lifelong Buckeye fan who grew up 45 minutes from Columbus, Scott was the No. 1 player in Ohio and a top-30 national recruit, an upgraded five-star cornerback who picked Ohio State over Michigan and Oregon. He helped Springfield to a third straight state championship game as a senior. He worked behind a deep Ohio State secondary as a young defender.Scott saw limited action in 2025, playing eight games with five tackles and a pass breakup in a reserve and special-teams role. He entered the transfer portal afterward and committed to Oregon, a long, fluid cover man with five-star pedigree and rare ball skills who profiles as a developmental corner looking for a bigger snap count at his next stop. The five-star ranking and the elite cover traits keep his ceiling high, and the move to Oregon gives a Buckeye-bred corner a fresh path to the field.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Five-star pedigree with the cover tools to develop on the boundary
- Snared an interception against Illinois in limited duty
- Plus timed speed and length to match outside receivers
- Reliable tackler in his limited snaps, missing none on the year
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Played only 106 snaps as a backup and special-teamer
- Body of work is too small to project with confidence
- Coverage production is minimal beyond the one interception
- Has yet to win a starting role through two college seasons
- Technique and consistency are unproven at the college level
Scouting Report: Summary
Scott is a five-star developmental bet whose cover tools still outpace his tape, a long, fast boundary corner who flashed in limited duty with an interception against Illinois and a clean tackle finish. The pedigree and the athletic traits are the projection, and at his stage the ceiling keeps him on developmental boards. The raw materials for outside corner play are there for a patient staff to mold.The body of work is the problem. He played only 106 snaps as a backup and special-teamer, his coverage production is minimal beyond the one interception, and he has yet to win a starting role through two college seasons. His technique and consistency are unproven at the college level, and there is simply not enough tape to project with confidence. He is an athlete with flashes rather than a player with a resume.
The selling point is the pedigree and the traits, a developmental outside corner who needs snaps and a defined role before the tools translate, now headed to a new program for a chance to start. The tiny sample and the unproven technique keep the grade low, but the athletic ceiling is worth a late flier. He grades as a developmental cover corner on traits, a stash-and-develop project who has to earn snaps and prove the technique.
How other scouting services rate Aaron Scott Jr. (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
221.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
47.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.