Corey Collier Jr.
Corey Collier Jr.  S  Nebraska | NFL Draft 2024 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Corey Collier Jr.
Height
6-1
Weight
190
College
Nebraska
Position
S
Class
Sophomore
Home town
Miami, FL
52.9/100
Player Rating
115
PositionRank (DB)
4.68
FortyYD Time
Interceptions
Interception YDS
Passes Defensed
Tackles
1
Sol tackles
1

Corey Collier Jr. S Nebraska | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Corey Collier Jr. S Nebraska
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

ROLE: Man-Zone Slot/Nickel Safety
Last Updated: 03/13/2024
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.68 seconds (14%*)
Measurables:
Height: 6-1 (61%*) Weight: 190 (12%*)
Forty: 4.68 (O) (14%*) Shuttle: 4.33 (HS) (18%*)
Vertical: 33 (HS) (14%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
SHARE THIS PROFILE:
ROLE: Man-Zone Slot/Nickel Safety
Last Updated: 03/13/2024
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.68 seconds (14%*)
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-1 (61%*) Weight: 190 (12%*)
Forty: 4.68 (O) (14%*) Shuttle: 4.33 (HS) (18%*)
Vertical: 33 (HS) (14%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
SHARE THIS PROFILE:
Overall Rating: 52.9 / 100
Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced
Offense Rating:
80%
Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects.
QB Rating When targeted: 95.8
Tackling:
67%
Run Defense:
54%
Coverage:
50%
Zone:
54%
Man/Press:
54%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #508 Position rank: #115
College Games: 4 College Snaps: 34
Grade: 4 ESPN  Stars 4 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 84/100
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 4  Stars 247 Sports 95.25 Stars 247 RATING: 95.25/100
Grade: 5 Stars 5 Stars RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
Player Comparison* (Similarity level)
Logan Stewart - Colorado State
89%
Ky'el Hemby - Southern Miss
86%
Thomas Leggett - Texas Tech
84%
Draft Profile: Bio
Corey Collier Jr. from Miami Palmetto High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Collier Jr. opted to join Florida after being heavily recruited.

In 2022 as a freshman Collier Jr. saw action in just one game and played a total of 13 snaps at safety for the Gators. He recorded only one tackle, no assists, while adding no stops. In coverage Collier Jr. notched up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and an outstanding QB rating when targetted of .0.

After the end of the season he transferred to Nebraska where as a sophomore for the Cornhuskers in 2023 Collier Jr. played in just 3 games and logged 21 snaps for the Cornhuskers. He made no tackles, no assists, and had no stops. In coverage he totaled no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 95.8.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • He’s also very good in zone coverage, showing a great understanding of routes and the ability to close quickly.
  • Has the fluidity, speed and quick feet to come down and defend slot receivers in man coverage. Collier also does a nice job breaking down in space as a tackler after the catch.
  • Tracks the ball well downfield and shows good ball skills, including the ability to go up and high-point it in contested-catch situations.
  • Tracks the ball well and has the natural ball skills for forcing turnovers.
  • Collier tracks the ball well and does a nice job of getting his head around in plenty of time to avoid flags.
  • Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Rght now he’s only capable of playing in trail position, and even then he’d likely be draw a lot of flags.
  • Has poor recognition skills when facing the action in zone coverage.
  • Will slip off tackles and needs to finish more consistently.

Corey Collier Jr. percentiles vs other Safetys (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)

How other scouting services rate Corey Collier Jr. (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
509.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
136.0
*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.