Darien Butler LB Arizona State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Darien Butler LB Arizona State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
PLAY STYLE: MULI-ROLE LB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last Updated: 01/14/2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Draft Year: 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 time: 4.72 seconds (47%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Age: 24.7 DOB: 02/29/2000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Pro-Day Results |
PLAY STYLE: MULI-ROLE LB | |
Last Updated: 01/14/2022 | |
Draft Year: 2022 | |
40 time: 4.72 seconds (47%*) | |
Age: 24.7 DOB: 02/29/2000 | |
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Pro-Day Results |
Overall Rating: | 76.2 / 100 | |
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Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
Offense Rating: |
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76% |
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Tackling: |
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41% |
Pass Rush: |
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73% |
Run Defense: |
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55% |
Coverage: |
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85% |
DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#259
Position rank:
#31
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College Games: 39 College Snaps: 2258 | ||
College Combine Results
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Strengths
- Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker despite his lack of size because of his instincts and ability to find the ball in traffic.
- Tougher between the tackles than many expect. Fluid and quick drop into zone, covers enough ground to be Tampa-2 "MIKE" and knows where the markers are.
- Has a filled-out frame with good thickness. Plays at full speed at all times with an active motor and determined quickness in pursuit.
- 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.
- Plays fast, flows with the action, showing smooth lateral agility and short-area burst. Has good instincts and awareness to quickly find the ball.
Weaknesses
- Occasionally overruns plays due to aggressive nature. Hesitates when facing running back Blocks while rushing the passer.
- Doesn't have enough speed, power or bulk to fit any LB position perfectly in the NFL.
- Needs work on angles and· finding receivers in zone. Does not possess elite quickness. Fails to break down at times, grabbing shoulder pads and lunging to allow ballcarriers to elude him.
- More of a straight-line athlete with some stiffness in his hips to slow .his change of direction.
- Often engulfed by NFL-caliber tackles due to his lack of height. Must improve consistency in beating cut blocks.
Darien Butler percentiles vs other Linebacker's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Darien Butler (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
286.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
39.0
*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.