Braelen Oliver CB Minnesota | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Braelen Oliver CB Minnesota
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 4.67 seconds (4%*) | |
| Overall Rank: #719 Position Rank: #85 (DB) | |
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Height:
6-0
(64%*)
Weight:
230
(100%*)
Weight:
230
(100%*)
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*Percentile caluculated 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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| Draft Year: 2024 | ||
| 40 time: 4.67 seconds (4%*) | ||
| Overall Rank: #719 | Position Rank: #85 (DB) | |
| Height: 6-0 (64%*) | Weight: 230 (100%*) | |
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*Percentile caluculated 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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| Overall Rating: |
52.2 / 100
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| Game performance weighted rating | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 80.2 | |
| Tackling: |
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39% |
| Run Defense: |
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49% |
| Coverage: |
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51% |
| Zone: |
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56% |
| Man/Press: |
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51% |
| DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA Position rank: #85 | ||
| College Games: 40 College Snaps: 842 | ||
ESPN RATING: 74/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#576
Pos Rank:
#84
State Rank:
#126
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 87/100
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| Ovr Rank: #1048 Pos Rank: #69 | ||
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RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Braelen Oliver from Douglas County High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Oliver joined Minnesota.In 2018 as a freshman Oliver saw action in just 2 games and played a total of 8 snaps at cornerback for the Golden Gophers. He recorded no tackles, no assists, while adding no stops.
As a sophomore for the Golden Gophers in 2019 Oliver played in 13 games and took part in 211 snaps for the Golden Gophers. He recorded 11 tackles, 5 assists, while adding 10 stops. In coverage Oliver made one pass breakup, no interceptions, and an unimpressive QB rating when targetted of 157.1. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 7 total pressures, and 2 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and 2 sacks during the year.
In 2021 as a junior Oliver played in 13 games and contributed on 278 snaps. He recorded 20 tackles, 5 assists while making 9 stops. In coverage Oliver chalked up one pass breakup, no interceptions, and a very good QB rating when targetted of 67.4. As a pass rusher, he produced 3 total pressures, which included one QB hurry, 2 QB hits, and no sacks on the year.
In 2022 as a senior Oliver logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 345 snaps for the Golden Gophers. He also added 18 tackles, 7 assists, and 12 stops. While in coverage Oliver made no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 90.7. As a pass rusher, he tallied 7 total pressures, which included 6 QB hurries, no QB hits, and one sack on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Strong hands to make plays on the ball, effective blitzer who shows well-coached technique and awareness.
- Oliver has the straight-line speed to recover. His ball skills are tremendous, with good hands and the potential to take it to the house any time Oliver gets his hands on the ball.
- A tough, fearless athlete who plays with a physical and aggressive mentality on the football field.
- Oliver is aggressive in run support, with a physical mentality, but struggles to break down space and leaves production on the field.
- Is a bit of a cornerback-safety teener with only average size, speed, and length, but gets the most out of his ability and works hard to improve his game.
- He’s long and strong enough in his core to steer receivers to the sideline without getting grabby with his hands when playing inside technique.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Feet aren’t ideal, as Oliver gets sloppy in his backpedal and can be sluggish when transitioning to close on the ball.
- Like a lot of collegiate corners, he has a tendency to get grabby, something that will have to be coached out of him.
- Zone-specific prospect who is likely only a fit in nickel or dime packages with predominantly man-to-man teams.
How other scouting services rate Braelen Oliver (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
457.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
106.0