Ali Fayad OLB/EDGE Western Michigan | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Ali Fayad OLB/EDGE Western Michigan
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Last Updated: 03/08/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Draft Year: 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 time: 4.89 seconds (6%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Age: 24.4 DOB: 05/12/1999 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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Pro-Day Results |
Last Updated: 03/08/2021 | |
Draft Year: 2022 | |
40 time: 4.89 seconds (6%*) | |
Age: 24.4 DOB: 05/12/1999 | |
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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Pro-Day Results |
Overall Rating: | 62.0 / 100 | |
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Game performance weighted rating | ||
Tackling: |
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43% |
Pass Rush: |
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77% |
Run Defense: |
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63% |
Coverage: |
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59% |
DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#468
Position rank:
#48
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College Games: 43 College Snaps: 2091 | ||
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Strengths
- He's not an elite pass rusher and projects as a left end in a 4-3 defense. If he layers on more muscle, he might fit in the 3-4. Size, strength and versatility should push him into the top 75 picks.
- Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side with strong hands.
- Has a quick burst off the line and times the snap well. Good upper-body strength and length to lock-out his opponent and at least moderate lateral agility to slide inside or spill out to contain.
- Offers some versatility, rushing from a two-and three-point stance with the playing speed to stand up in space. Flashes strength as a bull rusher and his energy doesn't plateau.
- Vision to locate the ball and recognize cut blocks. Can rip past blockers and pull down ballcarriers when he cannot fully disengage from linemen.
Weaknesses
- He doesn't have the elite quickness or flexibility to flatten off the edge against NFL blockers and might have to add bulk to be a 3-4 defense five-technique, or strong-side end in a 4-3.
- Never out of a play, but can get out of control and work himself away from the action.
- Stands up well against the run but is very pursuit-conscious and will take unneeded wide angles.
- Lacks overpowering strength and can stick to blocks. Lacks explosive speed to bend and flatten off the corner with stiff hips and ankles. Not flexible or fluid.
- Uncreative pass rusher who lacks counter moves. Raw technique. Streaky and slow to react.
Ali Fayad percentiles vs other Outside Linebacker's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Ali Fayad (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
278.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
36.0