Eric Douglas
Eric Douglas  C  South Carolina | NFL Draft 2023 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Eric Douglas
Height
6-4
Weight
297
College
South Carolina
Position
C
Class
Senior
Home town
Charlotte, NC
67.0/100
Player Rating
71
PositionRank (OL)
5.36
FortyYD Time

Eric Douglas C South Carolina | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Eric Douglas C South Carolina
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Last Updated: 03/25/2023
Draft Year: 2023
40 time: 5.36 seconds (26%*)
Measurables:
Height: 6-4 (63%*) Weight: 297 (25%*)
Hands: 10 2/8 (72%*) Arm: 33 4/8 (72%*) Span: 80 2/8 (84%*)
Forty: 5.36 (P) (26%*) Shuttle: 4.75 (P) (56%*)
Vertical: 28.5 (P) (55%*) Broad: 108 (P) (85%*)
Three Cone: 7.48 (P) (84%*) Bench: 20 (P) (13%*)
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
*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: 5.36 seconds (26%*)
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-4 (63%*) Weight: 297 (25%*)
Hands: 10 2/8 (72%*) Arm: 33 4/8 (72%*)
Span: 80 2/8 (84%*)
Forty: 5.36 (P) (26%*) Shuttle: 4.75 (P) (56%*)
Vertical: 28.5 (P) (55%*) Broad: 108 (P) (85%*)
3 Cone: 7.48 (P) (84%*) Bench: 20 (P) (13%*)
(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
*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: 67.0 / 100
Game performance weighted rating
Pass Blocking:
57%
Run Blocking:
55%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #427 Position rank: #71
College Games: 45 College Snaps: 2469
Grade: 3 ESPN  Stars 3 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 76/100
Grade: 247 Sports 4  Stars 247 Sports 90 Stars 247 RATING: 90/100
Grade: 3 Stars 3 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
Draft Profile: Bio
Eric Douglas from Mallard Creek High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Douglas opted to join South Carolina.

In 2018 as a freshman Douglas saw action in just 3 games and played a total of 24 snaps for the Gamecocks. He allowed no QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks while playing at left guard.

As a sophomore in 2019 he played in 7 games and a total of 157 snaps. He conceded 4 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and one sack while playing the majority of his snaps at right guard, and the rest at tight tackle.

In 2020 as a junior Douglas saw action in 10 games and totaled 676 snaps. He gave up just 3 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and one sack while playing at center.

In 2021 as a senior Douglas saw action in 13 games and played a total of 849 snaps for the Gamecocks. He allowed 13 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and 2 sacks while playing at center.

In 2022 as a fifth year senior Douglas saw action in 12 games and played a total of 763 snaps for the Gamecocks. He allowed an unipressive 18 QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks while playing at center.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Solid positional run blocker who flashes the nasty demeanor and killer instinct scouts covet.
  • Coordinated when moving to the second level as a run blocker, capable of landing blocks on the move.
  • Plays with appropriate wide base and intelligence, instincts and agility to seal the edge. Aggressive extending with power to punch and looks comfortable in space.
  • Douglas has thick limbs and is quick off the snap, and his powerful leg drive allows him to get a push at the line of scrimmage.
  • Quick out of his stance with the footwork to be effective in front of screens. Willing to get out in front of ballcarriers to take out defensive backs and linebackers.
  • Quick setting up after the snap and slides well to the outside, staying patient and balanced off the snap.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Douglas often sets too tall, which will be problematic against NFL speed-to-power rushers. He’s a bit underpowered in the run game, often coming off the ball too high and failing to play with proper leverage.
  • While he’s solid as an athlete, he’s more comfortable moving forward as a run blocker than setting in pass protection, as Douglas too often relies solely on his initial punch to stand up pass rushers instead of moving his feet.
  • Flashes the ability to move his man with his hands, but is not yet consistent in this area.

Eric Douglas percentiles vs other Center's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)

How other scouting services rate Eric Douglas (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
484.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
101.0