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
63.8
Player Rating
75
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

Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 5.09 seconds (26%*)
Measurables:
Height: 6-2 (22%*) Weight: 295 (65%*)
*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).
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 5.09 seconds (26%*)
Measurables:
Height: 6-2 (22%*) Weight: 295 (65%*)
*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).
Overall Rating: 63.8 / 100
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Game performance weighted rating
Tackling:
68%
Pass Rush:
53%
Run Defense:
54%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #646 Position rank: #75
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 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