Elijah Sullivan LB Kansas State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Elijah Sullivan LB Kansas State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
PLAY STYLE: MULI-ROLE LB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last Updated: 03/11/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Draft Year: 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 time: 4.68 seconds (59%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PLAY STYLE: MULI-ROLE LB | |
Last Updated: 03/11/2021 | |
Draft Year: 2021 | |
40 time: 4.68 seconds (59%*) | |
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Overall Rating: | 65.0 / 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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64% |
Pass Rush: |
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59% |
Run Defense: |
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65% |
Coverage: |
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66% |
DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#196
Position rank:
#22
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College Games: 25 College Snaps: 1065 |
Signed as an undrafted free agent by San Francisco 49ers
Strengths
- Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on outside receivers.
- Good closing speed with long arms to drag down quarterbacks and running backs.
- Greet feel in coverage. Often arrives at the receiver at the same time as the ball, giving up few yards after the catch. Possesses straight-line speed to stay with or chase down receivers in man.
- Shows toughness to get under the pads of tackles to bull them, club them upfield to get the inside lane, or fight through blocks for secondary rush when the passer steps up.
- Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker despite his lack of size because of his instincts and ability to find the ball in traffic.
Weaknesses
- Shorter than ideal and is easily engulfed by blockers near the line of scrimmage. Minimal anchor at the point of attack and was too often knocked backward or off his feet.
- Lacks pop and strength to anchor, though. Most effective when uncovered inside and chasing stretch plays to the sideline.
- Loses size battle to many tight ends and is easily pushed away on out routes.
- More of a straight-line athlete with some stiffness in his hips to slow .his change of direction.
- Inconsistent hustle. Only adequate change-of-direction ability. Also loses his balance too often in the open field. Lacks size to bull rush stronger tackles.
How other scouting services rate Elijah Sullivan (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
544.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
87.0
*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.