Derek Wingo LB Florida | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Derek Wingo LB Florida
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | |||||||
| 40 time: 4.62 seconds (75%*) | |||||||
| Age: 21.3 DOB: 12/30/2001 | |||||||
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*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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| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | ||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | ||||
| 40 time: 4.62 seconds (75%*) | ||||
| Age: 21.3 DOB: 12/30/2001 | ||||
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
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| Overall Rating: |
75.9 / 100
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| Game performance weighted rating | ||
| Tackling: |
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66% |
| Pass Rush: |
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67% |
| Run Defense: |
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72% |
| Coverage: |
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61% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#333
Position rank:
#25
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| College Games: 18 College Snaps: 281 | ||
ESPN RATING: 82/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#187
Pos Rank:
#16
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 97/100
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| Ovr Rank: #36 Pos Rank: #3 | ||
RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Derek Wingo from St. Thomas Aquinas High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Wingo joined Florida after being heavily recruited.In 2020 as a freshman Wingo saw action in 4 games and played a total of 32 snaps at linebacker for the Gators. He recorded no tackles, 2 assists, while adding no stops.
As a sophomore for the Gators in 2021 Wingo played in 8 games and took part in 159 snaps for the Gators. He recorded only 8 tackles, 7 assists, while adding 4 stops.
In 2022 as a junior Wingo played in 6 games and contributed on 90 snaps. He recorded only 6 tackles, 5 assists while making 4 stops.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Reads the quarterback to anticipate and is a candidate to play outside.
- Wingo has value as an inside blitzer as well, showing the initial burst to shoot through gaps and disrupt the backfield.
- Wingo chases well in pursuit, and Wingo has the athleticism to play in space if asked to drop into coverage.
- Combines very good instincts with above-average reaction skills. Almost always finds the ball in traffic.
- He’s rangy and instinctive when he’s looking into the backfield as a zone defender.
- Has enough twitch and speed to make an impact coming off the edge as a third-down specialist.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Must work on using violent hands and defeating cut blocks. Also needs to build a variety of pass-rush moves.
- Lacks pop and strength to anchor, though. Most effective when uncovered inside and chasing stretch plays to the sideline.
- As a pass rusher, Wingo lacks the ideal length to consistently win off the edge, even if he manages to improve his at-times sloppy hand usage.
How other scouting services rate Derek Wingo (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
333.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
42.0