Donovan Jennings
Donovan Jennings  OT  South Florida | NFL Draft 2023 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Donovan Jennings
Height
6-5
Weight
312
College
South Florida
Position
OT
Class
Senior
Home town
Tampa, FL
74.5
Player Rating
53
PositionRank (OL)
5.13
FortyYD Time

Donovan Jennings OT South Florida | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Donovan Jennings OT South Florida
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Last Updated: 03/25/2023
Draft Year: 2023
40 time: 5.13 seconds (76%*)
Age: 23.4 DOB: 11/24/1999
Measurables:
Height: 6-5 (35%*) Weight: 312 (40%*)
Hands: 9 (9%*) Arm: 32 3/8 (10%*)
Span: 81 (25%*)
*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: 2023
40 time: 5.13 seconds (76%*)
Age: 23.4 DOB: 11/24/1999
Measurables:
Height: 6-5 (35%*) Weight: 312 (40%*)
Hands: 9 (9%*) Arm: 32 3/8 (10%*)
Span: 81 (25%*)
*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: 74.5 / 100
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Game performance weighted rating
Pass Blocking:
70%
Run Blocking:
62%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #295 Position rank: #53
College Games: 43 College Snaps: 2452
Grade: 3 ESPN  Stars 3 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 72/100
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 3  Stars 247 Sports 82 Stars 247 RATING: 82/100
Grade: 3 Stars 3 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
Draft Profile: Bio
Donovan Jennings from Gaither High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Jennings opted to join South Florida.

In 2018 as a freshman Jennings saw action in 10 games and played a total of 396 snaps for the Bulls. He allowed 12 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and one sack while playing at left tackle.

As a sophomore in 2019 he played in 10 games and a total of 541 snaps. He conceded 9 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and one sack while playing most of his snaps at left tackle.

In 2020 as a junior Jennings saw action in 7 games and totaled 479 snaps. He gave up 5 QB hurries, one QB hit, and one sack while playing at left tackle.

In 2021 as a senior Jennings saw action in 12 games and played a total of 819 snaps for the Bulls. He allowed 11 QB hurries, no QB hits, and 3 sacks while playing at left tackle.

In 2022 as a fifth year senior Jennings saw action in 4 games and played a total of 216 snaps for the Bulls. He allowed just 3 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and no sacks while playing at left tackle.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Shows excellent awareness when presented with stunts and blitzes, and Jennings works well with teammates on combo blocks
  • Displays good awareness when it comes to reading moving bodies, effectively reacting and adjusting. Jennings also shows a good feel for combo blocks.
  • Bursts offthe line of scrimmage and has tremendous natural strength and power, able to dominate at the point of attack and wipe out defenders in the run game.
  • Dips shoulder and moves his feet to get outside leverage when needed. Strong and low coming out of his stance, effective in short-yardage situations.
  • A smooth mover and covers a lot of ground, working hard to mirror rushers; agile and keeps his feet moving.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Often simply tries to push pass rushers past the pocket. Jennings can also look a bit hesitant when it comes to recognizing and reacting to twists, stunts and blitzes up front.
  • Can struggle to stay engaged, especially on the second level. His hand placement can be sloppy, costing him power.
  • While he’s solid as an athlete, he’s more comfortable moving forward as a run blocker than setting in pass protection, as Jennings too often relies solely on his initial punch to stand up pass rushers instead of moving his feet.
  • Jennings doesn’t have ideal coordination between his upper and lower body and is often overeager to land an initial punch, he is prone to playing off-balance and struggling against counter moves.

Donovan Jennings percentiles vs other Offensive Tackle's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)

How other scouting services rate Donovan Jennings (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
295.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
78.0