Ben Sims TE Baylor | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Ben Sims TE Baylor
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Inline Multi-Role TE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.59 seconds (89%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Inline Multi-Role TE | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.59 seconds (89%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 74.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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77% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 111.6 | |
| Hands: |
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68% |
| Short Receiving: |
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67% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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71% |
| Deep Threat: |
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73% |
| Blocking: |
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57% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#316
Position rank:
#21
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| College Games: 35 College Snaps: 1919 | ||
ESPN RATING: 76/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 85/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Ben Sims from Clark High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Sims opted to join Baylor.In 2019 as a freshman Sims saw action in 6 games for the Bears as he made 2 receptions for only 5 yards for an average of 2.5 yards per reception, with no TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 79.2. As a blocker he allowed one pressure and no sacks.
As a sophomore in 2020 he played 6 games and had just 14 catches for 164 yards for an average of 11.7 yards per catch, with 3 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 99.5. In pass protection he gave up one pressure and no sacks.
As a junior in 2021 he played 14 games and hauled in 31 catches for 363 yards for an average of 11.7 yards per catch, with 6 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 109.6. As a pass blocker he gave up 2 pressures and one sack.
As a senior in 2022 he played 11 games and had 31 catches for 255 yards for an average of 8.2 yards per catch, 3 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 112.7. In pass protection he gave up one pressure and no sacks.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Soft, reliable hands center the big target for quarterbacks. Shields the defense and will let the ball into his pads to protect it when about to absorb a big hit over the middle.
- Sims plays with a smoothness and balance, and Sims shows a knack for setting up defensive backs.
- Soft hands. Flashes good to very good tracking and overall body control to make catches outside of his frame.
- Thriving on physicality, he’s a contested-catch specialist with a knack for warding off defenders while the ball is in the air. Sims has strong hands and the ability to wrestle the ball away from defenders.
- Has a strong, athletic frame with room for an additional 10 pounds of muscle mass.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Sims seems comfortable in traffic to the point where Sims doesn’t make the effort to create separation.
- Sims really isn’t a burner and doesn’t have elite suddenness, which is problematic considering his average size.
- Because his top-end speed is good-not-great, he doesn’t warrant safety help over the top.
- A glider, moves faster than he appears but lacks the top-end speed to be a real threat down the seam.
Ben Sims percentiles vs other Tight Ends (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Ben Sims (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
345.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
27.0
*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.