Blake Shapen QB Mississippi State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Blake Shapen QB Mississippi State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 09/25/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.76 seconds (65%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: Mobile Pocket Passer | |
| Last Updated: 09/25/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| 40 time: 4.76 seconds (65%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 77.4 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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77% |
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| Release Speed: |
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84% |
| Short Passing: |
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76% |
| Medium Passing: |
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85% |
| Long Passing: |
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83% |
| Rush/Scramble: |
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60% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#176
Position rank:
#17
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| College Games: 29 College Snaps: 1865 | ||
ESPN RATING: 80/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 85/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Blake Shapen from Evangel Christian Academy High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Shapen opted to join Baylor.In 2021 as a freshman Shapen saw action in 5 games for the Bears as he threw for 596 yards on 87 attempts with a completion percent of 71.3 for an average of 6.9 yards per pass, with just 5 TDs, while taking 5 sacks, and an excellent QB rating of 109.2. He added 17 runs for a total of 104 yards at an average of 6.1 per run.
In 2022 as a sophomore he played in 12 games as he passed for 2593 yards on 343 attempts with a completion percent of 64.1 for an average of 7.6 yards per pass, with 16 TDs, while also taking 20 sacks, and putting up an excellent QB rating of 90.4. He made 62 runs for a total of 206 yards at an average of 3.3 per rush.
As a junior in 2023 Shapen played a total of 8 games. He passed for 2171 yards on 294 attempts and put up a completion percentage of 60.5 for an average of 7.4 yards per attempt, with 13 TDs, and allowing 23 sacks, with an excellent QB rating on the year of 93.8. As a runner he logged 71 runs for a total of 219 yards at an average of 4.7 per run.
After season's end Shapen transferred to Mississippi State where as a senior Shapen saw action in 4 games as he threw for 975 yards on 109 attempts with a completion percent of 67.9 for an average of 8.9 yards per pass, with 8 TDs, while taking 11 sacks, and totaling a QB rating of 116.6.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- He’s a pure athlete, loose-limbed and flexible. Shapen has the speed to pick up yardage in scramble situations.
- Ball placement is a strength. He has the natural instincts to make plays when forced to improvise.
- Picks up yards with his legs when needed.
- He’s a threat with his legs - his play-fakes are outstanding, and Shapen has the ability to manipulate safeties with his eyes.
- Sprays the ball anywhere on the field, especially when given a pocket from which to deliver. Will step up into pocket while looking downfield, reset his feet and deliver.
- Shapen plays with a confident demeanor and has the athleticism to move out of the pocket and create plays out of structure.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Undersized and short in stature - looks diminutive in the huddle.
- Shapen has to clean up his throwing motion when he’s on the move. Shapen was often too quick to pull the ball down and take off, and Shapen seemed to have trouble sifting through moving parts in the middle of the field.
- His arm is good but not great, and he loses accuracy and velocity when he is moved off his spot.
How other scouting services rate Blake Shapen (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
174.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
20.0
*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.