Darnell Jefferies DL Minnesota | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Darnell Jefferies DL Minnesota
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Draft Year: 2024 | |||||||
| 40 time: 5.09 seconds (26%*) | |||||||
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
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| Draft Year: 2024 | ||||
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| Overall Rating: |
63.8 / 100
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| Game performance weighted rating | ||
| Tackling: |
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68% |
| Pass Rush: |
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53% |
| Run Defense: |
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54% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#646
Position rank:
#75
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| College Games: 38 College Snaps: 344 | ||
ESPN RATING: 80/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#149
Pos Rank:
#23
State Rank:
#39
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 88/100
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| Ovr Rank: #560 Pos Rank: #42 | ||
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RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
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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 just 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 just 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 just 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
- With a powerful lower body and the ability to hold up at the point of attack as a run defender, Jefferies is remarkably instinctive.
- 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.
- Jefferies can set the edge in the run game with his stout build and strong core, and he has the powerful arms to shed blockers.
- Combines excellent power with initial quickness, but one of his best attributes are his violent hands, which he uses with impressive precision.
- Jefferies has a wide base and a low center of gravity to hold his ground, as well as the upper-body strength to shed blockers.
- His motor is excellent, and he’s quick to locate the ball and make plays against the run.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Average athletically with average straight line speed and tight hips. Not a natural bender. Lacks secondary pass-rush moves.
- Good strength, though his marginal arm length limits his ability to grab hold of ballcarriers as they run by.
- Sees the ball well but is stuck on blocks when head-up; does not shed to make plays often enough.
How other scouting services rate Darnell Jefferies (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
644.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
116.0