Deslin Alexandre DL/EDGE Pittsburgh | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Deslin Alexandre DL/EDGE Pittsburgh
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.83 seconds (73%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 27.1 DOB: 06/11/1998 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.83 seconds (73%*) | |
| Age: 27.1 DOB: 06/11/1998 | |
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| Overall Rating: |
58.4 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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78% |
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| Tackling: |
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67% |
| Pass Rush: |
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58% |
| Run Defense: |
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63% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#475
Position rank:
#80
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| College Games: 54 College Snaps: 1767 | ||
ESPN RATING: 76/100
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247 RATING: 83/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Deslin Alexandre from Deerfield Beach High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Alexandre joined Pittsburgh.In 2018 as a freshman Alexandre saw action in 9 games and played a total of 74 snaps for the Panthers. He recorded only 2 tackles, 2 assists, while adding 2 stops.
As a sophomore for the Panthers in 2019 Alexandre played in 13 games and took part in 581 snaps for the Panthers. He recorded 21 tackles, 8 assists, while adding 24 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 27 total pressures, and 16 QB hurries, 5 QB hits, and 6 sacks during the year.
In 2020 as a junior Alexandre played in 11 games and contributed on 269 snaps. He recorded only 8 tackles, one assist while making 11 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 18 total pressures, which included 9 QB hurries, 5 QB hits, and 4 sacks on the year.
In 2021 as a senior Alexandre logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 502 snaps for the Panthers. He also added 23 tackles, 14 assists, and 17 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 21 total pressures, which included 12 QB hurries, 7 QB hits, and 2 sacks on the season.
In 2022 as a fifth year senior Alexandre logged playing time in 9 games and logged a total of 341 snaps for the Panthers. He also added 16 tackles, 7 assists, and 14 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 27 total pressures, which included 14 QB hurries, 6 QB hits, and 7 sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Aggressive with good awareness to track the ball and attack. Tenacious, tough, competItIve and versatile.
- With a powerful lower body and the ability to hold up at the point of attack as a run defender, Alexandre is remarkably instinctive.
- Has fluid footwork to redirect, reverse momentum and close with a burst. Regularly first off the ball with good snap anticipation.
- Plays with exceptional balance and body control, showing off a nasty spin move to counter his speed, with the natural instincts to know when to use it.
- Flashes strength at the point of attack with active, violent hand use. Forceful with his upper body to defeat blocks. Strong hustle player.
- Coordinated with smooth movement skills. High-effort rusher and works through the whistle. Relentless worker, fighting off blocks and battling to the ball.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Doesn't change direction easily. Can be late off the snap.
- Alexandre lacks elite traits in the pass rush and will need to develop a counter move.
- He’ll have some issues if asked to take on blocks, but Alexandre also lacks the kind of sideline-to-sideline range you can build a defense around.
Deslin Alexandre percentiles vs other Defensive Lines (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Deslin Alexandre (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
472.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
98.0
*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.