Deneric Prince RB Tulsa | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Deneric Prince RB Tulsa
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Work-Horse Back | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.41 seconds (91%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 24.0 DOB: 04/11/2000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Work-Horse Back | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.41 seconds (91%*) | |
| Age: 24.0 DOB: 04/11/2000 | |
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 73.2 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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75% |
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65% |
| Break Tackles: |
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63% |
| Receiving/Hands: |
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60% |
| Pass Blocking: |
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27% |
| Run Blocking: |
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51% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#357
Position rank:
#30
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| College Games: 27 College Snaps: 786 | ||
ESPN RATING: 76/100
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247 RATING: 84/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Deneric Prince from Manvel High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Prince joined Texas A&M.In 2018 as a freshman Prince saw action in just one game for the Aggies as he ran for just 21 yards on 2 attempts for an outstanding 10.5 yards per carry, with no TDs, with no fumbles. As a receiver he made no receptions for no yards.
After the season Prince transferred to Tulsa where as a sophomore in 2020 he played in 8 games. and rushed for 467 yards on 87 carries for an excellent 5.4 ypc, with 4 TDs, with one fumble. In the passing game he pulled in just one reception for 11 yards.
In 2021 as a junior Prince saw action in 10 games for the Golden Hurricane. He ran for 523 yards on 99 attempts for an excellent 5.3 ypc, with 5 TDs, with no fumbles. As a receiver he made just 7 receptions for 67 yards.
As a senior in 2022 he played in 8 games and ran for 734 yards on 127 carries for an excellent average of 5.8 ypc, with 5 TDs, with 2 fumbles. In the passing game he had 9 receptions for 84 yards.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when Prince finds a seam.
- His competitiveness and knack for high-pointing the ball allow him to play bigger than his size.
- Prince often thrived in the screen game, transitioning upfield quickly and showing a knack for following his blocks. He has the size and strength to pass protect.
- He’s not a burner, and he is more of a block-what’s-given runner than a guy who is going to create.
- A downhill runner who picks up momentum as he goes and does a nice job absorbing contact between the tackles - physical with good pad level.
- Prince has a prototypical running back build, well proportioned and thick through the lower body, and he’s at his best picking his way between the tackles with quick, choppy steps.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- A tall, upright runner who lacks great power as a runner. Not a quick-twitch athlete and is forced to gear down too much. Not very loose throughout his frame; looks tight redirecting. Will dance and leave his feet instead of taking what's there.
- Too indecisive and hesitant at the line of scrimmage.
- Prince isn’t slow, but Prince lacks the third gear to be a home run threat. His hands are improving but still inconsistent in the passing game.
Deneric Prince percentiles vs other Running Backs (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Deneric Prince (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
329.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
28.0
*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.