Eku Leota LB/EDGE Auburn | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Eku Leota LB/EDGE Auburn
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: EDGE OLB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.84 seconds (17%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: EDGE OLB | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.84 seconds (17%*) | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 70.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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81% |
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| Tackling: |
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84% |
| Pass Rush: |
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81% |
| Run Defense: |
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72% |
| Coverage: |
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74% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#394
Position rank:
#46
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| College Games: 37 College Snaps: 1266 | ||
247 RATING: 87/100
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Draft Profile: Bio
Eku Leota from Asheville High School was rated a After high school, Leota joined Northwestern.In 2018 as a freshman Leota saw action in just one game and played a total of 5 snaps for the Wildcats. He recorded no tackles, no assists, while adding no stops.
As a sophomore for the Wildcats in 2019 Leota played in 10 games and took part in 242 snaps for the Wildcats. He recorded just 8 tackles, 4 assists, while adding 11 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 16 total pressures, and 7 QB hurries, 5 QB hits, and 4 sacks during the year.
In 2020 as a junior Leota played in 8 games and contributed on 274 snaps. He recorded just 7 tackles, 2 assists while making 10 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 24 total pressures, which included 15 QB hurries, 5 QB hits, and 4 sacks on the year.
After season's end Leota transferred to Auburn where as a senior for the Tigers in 2021 Leota played 13 games and took part in 501 snaps for the Tigers. He also added 16 tackles, 3 assists, and 20 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 34 total pressures, which included 19 QB hurries, 6 QB hits, and an excellent 9 sacks on the season.
In 2022 as a fifth year senior Leota logged playing time in 5 games and logged a total of 244 snaps for the Tigers. He also added 12 tackles, 4 assists, and 15 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 18 total pressures, which included 10 QB hurries, 4 QB hits, and 4 sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Leota has an excellent motor and shows the stamina to last deep into the fourth quarter.
- As a pass rusher, Leota shows quickness off the line and has the fluid athleticism and flexibility to bend the edge.
- Faces double-team and holds the line. Stays alive against the run and mobile quarterbacks, shedding to either side to chase.
- Flashes strength at the point of attack with active, violent hand use. Forceful with his upper body to defeat blocks. Strong hustle player.
- Leota has ideal length as an edge rusher, with room to add more weight onto his frame.
- He’s effective as an edge setter, showing the ability to drop anchor and ward off blocks.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Leota also shows some stiffness when trying to bend the edge, often getting pushed past the pocket — Leota seems more comfortable countering back inside.
- Doesn't change direction easily. Can be late off the snap.
- Leota doesn’t move well laterally and doesn’t have a lot of range when it comes to pursuing on the backside.
Eku Leota percentiles vs other Linebackers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Eku Leota (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
279.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
44.0
*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.