David Spaulding CB South Carolina | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
David Spaulding CB South Carolina
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Dual-Role Zone CB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.47 seconds (61%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 23.6 DOB: 06/05/2001 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Dual-Role Zone CB | |
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.47 seconds (61%*) | |
| Age: 23.6 DOB: 06/05/2001 | |
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| Overall Rating: |
47.5 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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80% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 71.4 | |
| Tackling: |
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61% |
| Run Defense: |
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55% |
| Coverage: |
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55% |
| Zone: |
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61% |
| Man/Press: |
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50% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#561
Position rank:
#93
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| College Games: 37 College Snaps: 687 | ||
247 RATING: 84/100
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Ovr Rank:
#1211
College Combine Results
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Al Blades Jr. - Duke |
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82% |
| Christian Tutt - Auburn |
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82% |
| A.J. Hampton Jr. - Tulane |
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73% |
Draft Profile: Bio
David Spaulding from Bradwell Institute High School was rated a Following high school, Spaulding opted to join Georgia Southern.In 2020 as a freshman Spaulding saw action in 6 games and played a total of 47 snaps at cornerback for the Eagles. He recorded only 5 tackles, no assists, while adding 2 stops. In coverage Spaulding notched up one pass breakup, one interception, and QB rating when targetted of 92.7.
After the end of the season he transferred to South Carolina where as a sophomore for the Gamecocks in 2021 Spaulding played in 13 games and logged 348 snaps for the Gamecocks. He made 15 tackles, 4 assists, and had 6 stops. In coverage he totaled 3 pass breakups, one interception, and QB rating when targetted of 100.1.
In 2022 as a junior Spaulding played in 4 games and contributed on 149 snaps. He chalked up only 5 tackles, 3 assists, and added 2 stops. In the secondary Spaulding forced one pass breakup, one interception, and gave up an outstanding QB rating when targetted of 47.2.
In 2023 as a senior Spaulding saw action in 9 games while playing 76 snaps. He logged only 6 tackles, 2 assists, and made 2 stops. In coverage Spaulding had no pass breakups, one interception, and surrendered QB rating when targetted of 87.5.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Takes accurate angles to the ballcarrier. A strong, aggressive tackler and doesn't back down against the run.
- In the run game, he’s aggressive coming downhill and a sure tackler.
- Top-end speed is good and is capable of turning and running in press coverage. Spaulding also shows good instincts when sitting back in zone and looking into the backfield.
- He’s tall-framed with long arms to match. With his powerful hands, straight-line speed, and fluidity in his hips, turning and chasing downfield shouldn’t be a problem.
- Likely has the length and physical ability to fit in a press scheme but ideal fit as a zone defender because of his recognition skills and an above-average burst to close on the ball.
- Has the quick feet to mirror receivers underneath. He also has the fluid hips and top-end speed to turn and run downfield. Spaulding shows good awareness when dropping into zone coverage, with good route recognition and the ability to break quickly and cover a lot of ground.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- He’ll draw plenty of flags early on with his playing style. Spaulding is hesitant when facing the action in zone coverage.
- Has suspect instincts in coverage and needs to show better pre snap recognition.
- Gave up far too many big plays in college, especially concerning since Spaulding has recovery speed to make up for missteps.
How other scouting services rate David Spaulding (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
719.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
112.0
*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.