Darnell Jefferies
Darnell Jefferies  DL  Minnesota | NFL Draft 2024 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Darnell Jefferies
Height
6-2
Weight
295
College
Minnesota
Position
DL
Class
Senior
Home town
Covington, GA
63.0
Player Rating
100
PositionRank (DL)
5.09
FortyYD Time
Sacks
Fumbles Forced
Tackles
6
Sol tackles
4

Darnell Jefferies DL Minnesota | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Darnell Jefferies DL Minnesota
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

SUB-POSITION: DT 3-TECH
Last Updated: 05/05/2023
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 5.09 seconds (26%*)
Measurables:
Height: 6-2 (22%*) Weight: 295 (65%*)
Forty: 5.09 (O) (26%*) Shuttle: 4.53 (HS) (50%*)
Vertical: 29.5 (HS) (37%*)
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
*Percentile calculated 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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SUB-POSITION: DT 3-TECH
Last Updated: 05/05/2023
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 5.09 seconds (26%*)
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-2 (22%*) Weight: 295 (65%*)
Forty: 5.09 (O) (26%*) Shuttle: 4.53 (HS) (50%*)
Vertical: 29.5 (HS) (37%*)
(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
*Percentile calculated 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: 63.0 / 100
Game performance weighted rating.
Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects.
Tackling:
67%
Pass Rush:
53%
Run Defense:
54%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #559 Position rank: #100
College Games: 38 College Snaps: 344
Grade: 4 ESPN  Stars 4 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 80/100
College Combine Results
OVR Rank: #149 Pos Rank: #23 State Rank: #39
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 3  Stars 247 Sports 88 Stars 247 RATING: 88/100
Ovr Rank: #560 Pos Rank: #42
Grade: 3 Stars 3 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
Draft Profile: Bio
Darnell Jefferies from Newton High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Jefferies joined Clemson after being heavily recruited.

In 2018 as a freshman Jefferies saw action in just one game and played a total of 2 snaps for the Tigers. He recorded no tackles, no assists, while adding no stops.

As a sophomore for the Tigers in 2019 Jefferies played in 13 games and took part in 116 snaps for the Tigers. He recorded only 6 tackles, 2 assists, while adding 6 stops.

In 2020 as a junior Jefferies played in 7 games and contributed on 50 snaps. He recorded only 4 tackles, no assists while making 4 stops.

In 2021 as a senior Jefferies logged playing time in 5 games and logged a total of 25 snaps for the Tigers. He also added no tackles, one assist, and no stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 3 total pressures, which included 3 QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks on the season.

After season's end Jefferies transferred to Minnesota where as a fifth year senior for the Golden Gophers in 2022 Jefferies played 12 games and took part in 151 snaps for the Golden Gophers. He also added only 3 tackles, one assist, and 2 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 5 total pressures, which included 5 QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Jefferies is strong enough in the lower body to hold up at the point of attack, and Jefferies displays a good feel as a grappler in the phone booth, consistently getting blockers off-balance before sending them to the ground.
  • His motor is excellent, and he’s quick to locate the ball and make plays against the run.
  • Jefferies shows impressive burst and enough quickness to occasionally threaten the edge as a pass rusher.
  • Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side with strong hands.
  • Played with good leverage, even on the nose, despite average bulk. Hustle defender with a good bull rush inside that can close and get home when quarterbacks leave the pocket.
  • His spin move is already NFL-caliber, and he displays a very good motor.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • He’s a straight-line mover who doesn’t have the range to chase in pursuit.
  • His pass rush moves need refinement, and Jefferies doesn’t have a lot of range in coverage.
  • His spin move is a bit slow and mechanical. He’s susceptible to cut blocks, a tactic that was used on him often

Darnell Jefferies percentiles vs other Defensive Linemen (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)

How other scouting services rate Darnell Jefferies (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
775.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
138.0