Eli Howard
Eli Howard  DL  Texas Tech | NFL Draft 2021 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Eli Howard
Height
6-4
Weight
280
College
Texas Tech
Position
DL/EDGE
Class
Senior
Home town
San Angelo, TX
56.0/100
Player Rating
65
PositionRank (DL)
5.1
FortyYD Time
Sacks
2.5
Fumbles Forced
Tackles
16
Sol tackles
11

Eli Howard DL/EDGE Texas Tech | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Eli Howard DL/EDGE Texas Tech
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

SUB-POSITION: DE 4/5-TECH
Last Updated: 02/09/2022
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 5.10 seconds (25%*)
Measurables:
Height: 6-4 (62%*) Weight: 280 (41%*)
Forty: 5.10 (O) (25%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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SUB-POSITION: DE 4/5-TECH
Last Updated: 02/09/2022
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 5.10 seconds (25%*)
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-4 (62%*) Weight: 280 (41%*)
Forty: 5.10 (O) (25%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 56.0 / 100
Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced
Offense Rating:
77%
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Tackling:
37%
Pass Rush:
71%
Run Defense:
60%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #400 Position rank: #65
College Games: 30 College Snaps: 1446
Atlanta Falcons Signed as an undrafted free agent by Atlanta Falcons
Strengths
  • Flashes strength at the point of attack with active, violent hand use. Forceful with his upper body to defeat blocks. Strong hustle player.
  • Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase.
  • Average quickness and power and his bull rush will be stonewalled. Comes off the snap high, losing leverage.
  • Aggressive with good awareness to track the ball and attack. Tenacious, tough, competItIve and versatile.
  • Tall, solid frame with adequate length and has done a nice job losing the bad weight and firming his body.
  • Has a good feel for the game with the anticipation and instincts to survive despite average at best size for an NFL defensive end.
Weaknesses
  • Only average lower-body strength and struggles to anchor at the point of attack. Bit of a defensive end/defensive tackle "tweener" who struggles in traffic with multiple blockers, not always using his limbs effectively to disengage.
  • Has limited athleticism and range. Lacks natural explosion or first-step burst to consistently threaten the edge.
  • Quick first step with fluid movements off the ball. Highly competitive and fierce, showing relentless effort to the pocket with a nonstop motor
  • Too aggressive and bites hard on misdirection. Could be a one-year wonder.
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How other scouting services rate Eli Howard (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
659.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
128.0
*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.