Dylan Horton DL/EDGE TCU | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Dylan Horton DL/EDGE TCU
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/20/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.74 seconds (85%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL | |
| Last Updated: 04/20/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.74 seconds (85%*) | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 79.0 / 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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71% |
| Pass Rush: |
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74% |
| Run Defense: |
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78% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#196
Position rank:
#39
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| College Games: 48 College Snaps: 1625 | ||
247 RATING: 81/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.4 (89%)
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Drafted: ROUND: 4 - Pick Number: 109 (HOU)
Draft Profile: Bio
Dylan Horton from Frisco High School was rated a After high school, Horton joined New Mexico.In 2018 as a freshman Horton saw action in 10 games and played a total of 125 snaps for the Lobos. He recorded just 4 tackles, one assist, while adding 3 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 3 total pressures, which included 2 QB hurries, no QB hits, and one sack on the season.
As a sophomore for the Lobos in 2019 Horton played in 5 games and took part in 253 snaps for the Lobos. He recorded 18 tackles, 5 assists, while adding 13 stops. In coverage Horton made no pass breakups, no interceptions, and a disapointing QB rating when targetted of 133.3. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 10 total pressures, and 4 QB hurries, 4 QB hits, and 2 sacks during the year.
After season's end Horton transferred to TCU where as a junior for the Horned Frogs in 2020 Horton played in 8 games and played 111 snaps for the Horned Frogs. He recorded just 4 tackles, 2 assists while making 4 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 9 total pressures, which included 7 QB hurries, one QB hit, and one sack on the year.
In 2021 as a senior Horton logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 518 snaps for the Horned Frogs. He also added 37 tackles, 6 assists, and 29 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 21 total pressures, which included 13 QB hurries, 5 QB hits, and 3 sacks on the season.
In 2022 as a fifth year senior Horton logged playing time in 13 games and logged a total of 618 snaps for the Horned Frogs. He also added 26 tackles, 6 assists, and 26 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 41 total pressures, which included 32 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and 7 sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Horton can also win going speed-to-power, with the leg drive to push blockers back.
- Made Bruce Feldman's Freak's List - ranked #16. He wrote "t 6-4, 279, Horton, a high school safety who also excelled in basketball and as a high jumper, vertical-jumped 38 inches and broad-jumped 10-0. He also clocked a 4.55 40 and has power-cleaned 400 and squatted 700 pounds. "
- He is strong enough in the lower body to hold up at the point of attack, and Horton displays a good feel as a grappler in the phone booth, consistently getting blockers off-balance before sending them to the ground.
- His spin is his best move, tight and quick to the point that blockers don’t have time to react to it. His closing burst is outstanding.
- With his combination of length and flexibility, he can bend and turn the corner around the edge, and he has the closing speed to finish the job.
- A technician with a high motor, he has a variety of moves and displays exceptionally good hand use. Horton shows a strong finishing burst and has the power to hold at the point of attack as a run defender.
- He’s best right now against the run, playing with a low pad level despite his relatively tall frame, and he has the violent hands to win at the point of attack.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Horton is so eager to get upfield that he misses responsibilities against the run
- Plays high and with poor balance and power. He’ll lose ground at the point of attack, and he doesn’t get the full benefit of his length.
- He’s very much a work in progress with his hand in the dirt. Horton doesn’t play with ideal physicality, often failing to get around the edge
Dylan Horton percentiles vs other Defensive Lines (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Dylan Horton (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
155.6
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
32.0
*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.