Eric Watts DL/EDGE Connecticut | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Eric Watts DL/EDGE Connecticut
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.67 seconds (91%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER | |
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 4.67 seconds (91%*) | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 77.6 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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75% |
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| Tackling: |
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60% |
| Pass Rush: |
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64% |
| Run Defense: |
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70% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#238
Position rank:
#46
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| College Games: 46 College Snaps: 2191 | ||
247 RATING: 87/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.4 (89%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Dominique Robinson - Miami (OH) |
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79% |
| Mike Tverdov - Rutgers |
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75% |
| Nick Figueroa - USC |
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70% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Eric Watts from Sumter High School was rated a After high school, Watts joined Connecticut.In 2019 as a freshman Watts saw action in 12 games and played a total of 403 snaps for the Huskies. He recorded 20 tackles, 9 assists, while adding 13 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 8 total pressures, which included 8 QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Huskies in 2021 Watts played in 10 games and took part in 553 snaps for the Huskies. He recorded 27 tackles, 10 assists, while adding 20 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 23 total pressures, and 17 QB hurries, 4 QB hits, and 2 sacks during the year.
In 2022 as a junior Watts played in 12 games and contributed on 673 snaps. He recorded 17 tackles, 13 assists while making 15 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 39 total pressures, which included 24 QB hurries, 7 QB hits, and an impressive 8 sacks on the year.
In 2023 as a senior Watts logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 562 snaps for the Huskies. He also added 28 tackles, 6 assists, and 23 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 35 total pressures, which included 32 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 2 sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Flashes an explosive burst and can surprise better overall athletes with his ability to get upfield. Has a closing burst when given a free lane. Has the frame to consider moving inside
- Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side with strong hands.
- Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase.
- Watts explodes off the line with a quick first step, with agile feet to counter inside and closing burst to finish plays.
- Watts has an excellent motor and shows the stamina to last deep into the fourth quarter.
- Aggressive with good awareness to track the ball and attack. Tenacious, tough, competItIve and versatile.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Watts has to develop a counter move or two in the pass rush, and Watts needs to make better use of his hands.
- Watts remains a bit raw, as he is inconsistent with his hand use and lacks violence in his hands
- He’s stiff as an athlete, as he lacks the flexibility to truly threaten the edge.
Eric Watts percentiles vs other Defensive Lines (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Eric Watts (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
233.8
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
57.0
*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.