Derek Wingo
Derek Wingo  LB  Florida | NFL Draft 2024 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Derek Wingo
Height
6-1
Weight
226
College
Florida
Position
LB
Class
Sophomore
Home town
Fort Lauderdale, FL
75.9
Player Rating
25
PositionRank (LB)
4.62
FortyYD Time
Sacks
2
Fumbles Forced
Tackles
24
Sol tackles
8

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
Measurables:
Height: 6-1 (35%*) Weight: 226 (7%*)
*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).
Last Updated: 03/25/2023
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.62 seconds (75%*)
Age: 21.3 DOB: 12/30/2001
Measurables:
Height: 6-1 (35%*) Weight: 226 (7%*)
*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: 75.9 / 100
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Game performance weighted rating
Tackling:
66%
Pass Rush:
67%
Run Defense:
72%
Coverage:
61%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #333 Position rank: #25
College Games: 18 College Snaps: 281
Grade: 4 ESPN  Stars 4 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 82/100
College Combine Results
OVR Rank: #187 Pos Rank: #16
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 4  Stars 247 Sports 97 Stars 247 RATING: 97/100
Ovr Rank: #36 Pos Rank: #3
Grade: 5 Stars 5 Stars RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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