Evan Hull RB Northwestern | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Evan Hull RB Northwestern
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 04/01/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.47 seconds (79%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: DUAL-ROLE Back | |
| Last Updated: 04/01/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.47 seconds (79%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 77.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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75% |
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| Rushing: |
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75% |
| Break Tackles: |
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65% |
| Receiving/Hands: |
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75% |
| Pass Blocking: |
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31% |
| Run Blocking: |
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60% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#246
Position rank:
#24
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| College Games: 36 College Snaps: 1291 | ||
ESPN RATING: 78/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 84.46/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.3 (87%)
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Drafted: ROUND: 5 - Pick Number: 176 (IND)
Draft Profile: Bio
Evan Hull from Maple Grove High High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Hull joined Northwestern.In 2019 as a freshman Hull saw action in 4 games for the Wildcats as he ran for 285 yards on 46 attempts for an outstanding 6.2 yards per carry, with 4 TDs, with one fumble. As a receiver he made no receptions for no yards.
As a sophomore in 2020 he played 8 games. and rushed for 209 yards on 25 carries for an outstanding 8.4 ypc, with 2 TDs, with no fumbles. In the passing game he pulled in just 6 receptions for 41 yards.
In 2021 as a junior Hull saw action in 12 games for the Wildcats. He ran for an outstanding 1009 yards on 196 attempts for an excellent 5.1 ypc, with 7 TDs, with 2 fumbles. As a receiver he made 33 receptions for 264 yards.
As a senior in 2022 he played in 12 games and ran for 914 yards on 220 carries for average of 4.2 ypc, with 5 TDs, with 2 fumbles. In the passing game he had 54 receptions for 536 yards.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Hull has very good vision and a knack for picking out cut-back lanes and then breaking offchunks of yardage.
- A small but solidly built runner, Hull has a scat-back skill set but is more effective between the tackles than you might expect.
- He’s patient, letting blocks develop then accelerating. He runs with a good forward lean and consistently falls forward.
- He’s patient in the backfield, willing to wait out his blocking and not panicking, and he consistently spots cutback lanes and takes advantage.
- He aggressively finishes runs and consistently falls forward in a crowd. His low pad level and a bit of wiggle keep him from absorbing big hits.
- Hull has a naturally low center of gravity and knows how to use it to his advantage, staying low and playing peek-a-boo behind linemen and darting forward once he finds a crease.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Not elite in his vision or strength, Hull has enough all-around game to be a three-down player at the next level
- Does not always read blocks behind pulling guards. May not be big enough to move piles at the next level and has a tendency to bury his head too soon.
- Offers little in pass protection and poor technique cut blocking, fails to do more than slow down blitzers by laying down in front of them.
Evan Hull percentiles vs other Running Backs (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Evan Hull (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
226.2
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.