Eric Gray RB Oklahoma | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Eric Gray RB Oklahoma
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 04/20/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.62 seconds (30%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 25.1 DOB: 11/04/1999 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: DUAL-ROLE Back | |
| Last Updated: 04/20/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.62 seconds (30%*) | |
| Age: 25.1 DOB: 11/04/1999 | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 82.1 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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77% |
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| Rushing: |
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91% |
| Break Tackles: |
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73% |
| Receiving/Hands: |
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85% |
| Pass Blocking: |
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32% |
| Run Blocking: |
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48% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
5th
Overall Rank:
#141
Position rank:
#14
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| College Games: 47 College Snaps: 1470 | ||
ESPN RATING: 81/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#136
Pos Rank:
#19
State Rank:
#8
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 95/100
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| Ovr Rank: #99 Pos Rank: #2 | ||
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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Drafted: ROUND: 5 - Pick Number: 172 (NYG)
Draft Profile: Bio
Eric Gray from Lausanne Collegiate High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Gray joined Tennessee.In 2019 as a freshman Gray saw action in 13 games for the Volunteers as he ran for 539 yards on 101 attempts for an impressive 5.3 yards per carry, with 4 TDs, with one fumble. As a receiver he made only 13 receptions for 115 yards.
As a sophomore in 2020 he played 9 games. and rushed for 758 yards on 156 carries for 4.9 ypc, with 4 TDs, with 3 fumbles. In the passing game he pulled in 31 receptions for 262 yards.
After the end of the year Gray transferred to Oklahoma where as a junior Gray saw action in 13 games for the Sooners. He ran for 412 yards on 78 attempts for an impressive 5.3 ypc, with 2 TDs, with no fumbles. As a receiver he made 23 receptions for 229 yards.
As a senior in 2022 he played in 12 games and ran for an elite 1372 yards on 212 carries for an elite average of 6.5 ypc, with 11 TDs, with one fumble. In the passing game he had 34 receptions for an elite 238 yards.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Gray runs with violence; he’s capable of thrashing through tacklers, and Gray has the natural balance to withstand contact.
- A compact runner, he has a rare blend of balance, agility and instincts.
- He shows decent burst and straight-line speed to turn in big plays.
- He’s at his best working in space, showing the quickness and vision of a return specialist. His stop-start ability allows him to create initial separation.
- Bowling-ball runner between the tackles. Flashes a burst in and out of the hole. Lowers his pads and delivers a blow into the chest of defenders. Falls forward on nearly every run due to lean. Short build makes it difficult for defenders to find among linemen. Good acceleration and straight-line speed.
- He shows suddenness off the line of scrimmage and accelerates quickly, and his top-end speed is among the best in this draft.
- He often thrived in the screen game, transitioning upfield quickly and showing a knack for following his blocks. Gray has the size and strength to pass protect.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- As a receiver Gray really isn’t a guy who will create a lot of separation.
- He’s more of a cut blocker in pass protection as opposed to a guy who will stick his face in against the blitz, although that is a correctable flaw.
Eric Gray percentiles vs other Running Backs (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Eric Gray (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
141.4
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
22.0
*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.