Ben VanSumeren LB Michigan State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Ben VanSumeren LB Michigan State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.45 seconds (97%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: MULI-ROLE LB | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.45 seconds (97%*) | |
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 74.3 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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81% |
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| Tackling: |
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80% |
| Pass Rush: |
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62% |
| Run Defense: |
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75% |
| Coverage: |
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59% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#309
Position rank:
#37
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| College Games: 26 College Snaps: 825 | ||
ESPN RATING: 78/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#55
Pos Rank:
#52
State Rank:
#14
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 86/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Ben VanSumeren from Garber High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, VanSumeren joined Michigan.In 2020 as a freshman VanSumeren saw action in 6 games and played a total of 77 snaps at linebacker for the Wolverines. He recorded just 7 tackles, one assist, while adding 4 stops. In coverage VanSumeren notched up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and a disapointing QB rating when targetted of 136.8.
After season's end VanSumeren transferred to Michigan State where as a sophomore for the Spartans in 2021 VanSumeren played 9 games and took part in 122 snaps for the Spartans. He recorded just 7 tackles, 5 assists, while adding 4 stops. In coverage VanSumeren made no pass breakups, no interceptions, and a QB rating when targetted of 82.8.
In 2022 as a junior VanSumeren played in 11 games and contributed on 626 snaps. He recorded 50 tackles, 21 assists while making 26 stops. In coverage VanSumeren chalked up one pass breakup, no interceptions, and a QB rating when targetted of 102.7. As a pass rusher, he produced 7 total pressures, which included 5 QB hurries, one QB hit, and one sack on the year.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- VanSumeren has good movement skills with decent range. And VanSumeren proved capable of holding up in zone coverage and can be used as an effective A-gap blitzer.
- Brings down quarterbacks much bigger than he is. Very good motor and regularly chases down plays from behind.
- He can be used as a rangy run defender inside, instinctive when it comes to locating the ball with the quickness to get to it before blockers can react at the second level.
- Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on outside receivers.
- Accelerates rapidly and has a great feel for angles. He isn’t huge, but he packs a pop.
- VanSumeren has good reaction skills and awareness. Forceful tackler vs. the run.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Doesn’t play with a physical edge. VanSumeren too often wants to run around the edge, and VanSumeren has trouble disengaging when an offensive lineman can get into his frame.
- Plays too high when trying to set the edge. His motor is inconsistent.
- As a run defender, he’s too much of a grab-and-drag tackler, lacking violence and too frequently allowing running backs to escape.
Ben VanSumeren percentiles vs other Linebackers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Ben VanSumeren (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
316.0
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.