Chris Jefferson S Purdue | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Chris Jefferson S Purdue
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.65 seconds (21%*) | |
| Overall Rank: #512 Position Rank: #117 (DB) | |
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Height:
5-11
(16%*)
Weight:
190
(3%*)
Weight:
190
(3%*)
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Hands:
9 4/8
(63%*)
Arm:
30 6/8
(20%*)
Arm:
30 6/8
(20%*)
Span:
74 3/8
(24%*)
Span:
74 3/8
(24%*)
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| Date of Birth: 06/16/2000 Age: 22.7 | |
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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: 2023 | ||
| 40 time: 4.65 seconds (21%*) | ||
| Overall Rank: #512 | Position Rank: #117 (DB) | |
| Height: 5-11 (16%*) | Weight: 190 (3%*) | |
| Hands: 9 4/8 (63%*) | Arm: 30 6/8 (20%*) | |
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Span:
74 3/8
(24%*)
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| Age: 22.7 | DOB: 06/16/2000 | |
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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: | 57.0 / 100 | |
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| Game performance weighted rating | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 69.6 | |
| Tackling: |
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74% |
| Run Defense: |
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72% |
| Coverage: |
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58% |
| Zone: |
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58% |
| Man/Press: |
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61% |
| DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA Position rank: #117 | ||
| College Games: 19 College Snaps: 735 | ||
Draft Profile: Bio
Following high school, Jefferson opted to join Purdue.In 2021 as a freshman Jefferson saw action in 13 games and played a total of 427 snaps at safety for the Boilermakers. He recorded 40 tackles, 5 assists, while adding 17 stops. In coverage Jefferson notched up one pass breakup, one interception, and a decent QB rating when targetted of 78.8.
As a sophomore in 2022 he played in 6 games and logged 308 snaps for the Boilermakers. He made 20 tackles, 4 assists, and had 7 stops. In coverage he totaled 3 pass breakups, 2 interceptions, and an impressive QB rating when targetted of 64.6.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- He’ll have some limitations in man coverage, but Jefferson should develop into a serviceable starter.
- He’s a willing and capable hitter in run support and closes fast to make plays against quick screens.
- Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands.
- He’s physical at the line of scrimmage, showing unexpected power in his hands.
- An instinctive center fielder who flies around the field, has the tools to make up for a relative lack of size.
- Tracks the ball well and has the natural ball skills for forcing turnovers.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Jefferson gets beat over the top too often, and Jefferson tends to panic and get too handsy when running downfield.
- Isn’t great in route recognition when he’s facing the action, is hesitant and susceptible to double moves, and too often gets unnecessarily handsy when playing trail position
- Will slip off tackles and needs to finish more consistently.
Chris Jefferson percentiles vs other Safety's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Chris Jefferson (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
475.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
139.0