Amarius Mims OT Georgia | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Amarius Mims OT Georgia
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: Right Tackle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.07 seconds (85%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 22.7 DOB: 10/14/2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: Right Tackle | |
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 5.07 seconds (85%*) | |
| Age: 22.7 DOB: 10/14/2002 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 87.9 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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76% |
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| Pass Blocking: |
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91% |
| Run Blocking: |
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76% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
1st - Mid
Overall Rank:
#23
Position rank:
#6
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| College Games: 28 College Snaps: 706 | ||
ESPN RATING: 88/100
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247 RATING: 98/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Darnell Wright - Tennessee |
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72% |
| Matt Waletzko - North Dakota |
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63% |
| Blake Freeland - BYU |
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63% |
Drafted: ROUND: 1 - Pick Number: 18 (CIN)
Draft Profile: Bio
A five-star recruit who played sparingly until his final season. He started just two games in 2022 but showed promise in the College Football Playoff. In 2023, an ankle injury requiring tightrope surgery limited his playing time. Despite limited starts, he has garnered early-round interest for the 2024 NFL Draft.Scouting Report: Strengths
- Boasts a massive frame with elite mass and length, carrying no bad weight.
- Explosive, high-energy athlete, akin to a move tight end in open space.
- Exceptional rotational freedom, length, and frame density contribute to his hyper-elite power capacity.
- Effective in loading his base and generating torque through extensions, easily displacing defensive linemen off the snap.
- Impressively agile in lateral movements, adept at matching stunting pass rushers.
- Utilizes his hinge flexibility to adjust alignment effectively.
- Excels in pass protection through a combination of athleticism, strength, and impressive wingspan.
- Strong understanding of leveraging in pass protection, employing controlled lean and knee bend to extend his reach.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Tendency to play too tall into contact, which can negate his strong base.
- Occasionally stalls leg drive post-initial contact, leading to lost displacement opportunities.
- Prone to missing optimal angles in space, coupled with a lack of elite recovery flexibility.
- Front foot positioning can sometimes impact balance against powerful opponents.
- Hand fighting techniques need refinement for more precision and speed.
Scouting Report: Summary
Amarius Mims is a standout OT prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft, showcasing a rare blend of size, athleticism, and strength. His journey to the draft is reminiscent of other late bloomers who made a significant impact in their final collegiate seasons. Despite a limited number of starts and concerns regarding his durability, Mims' physical attributes and on-field performances have kept him in the conversation for a high-draft pick.His ability to adapt to various along the offensive line, combined with his innate physical talents, make him an option for NFL teams looking for a cornerstone offensive tackle who isn't quite ready yet but who possesses great upside.
Amarius Mims percentiles vs other Offensive Tackles (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Amarius Mims (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
21.9
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
6.0
*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.