Gary Brightwell
Gary Brightwell  RB  Arizona | NFL Draft 2021 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Gary Brightwell
Height
6-1
Weight
218
College
Arizona
Position
RB
Class
Senior
Home town
Chester
63.0/100
Player Rating
17
PositionRank (RB)
4.52
FortyYD Time

Gary Brightwell RB Arizona | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Gary Brightwell RB Arizona
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

ROLE: Work-Horse Back
Last Updated: 03/01/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.52 seconds (64%*)
Age: 25.0 DOB: 02/28/1999
Measurables:
Height: 6-1 (89%*) Weight: 218 (64%*)
Forty: 4.52 (O) (64%*)
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(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
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ROLE: Work-Horse Back
Last Updated: 03/01/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.52 seconds (64%*)
Age: 25.0 DOB: 02/28/1999
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-1 (89%*) Weight: 218 (64%*)
Forty: 4.52 (O) (64%*)
(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
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Overall Rating: 63.0 / 100
Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced
Defense Rating:
79%
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Rushing:
66%
Break Tackles:
69%
Receiving/Hands:
52%
Pass Blocking:
30%
Run Blocking:
47%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 7th
Overall Rank: #229 Position rank: #17
College Games: 26 College Snaps: 637
Grade: 3 ESPN  Stars 3 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 74/100
College Combine Results
OVR Rank: #148 Pos Rank: #92 State Rank: #20
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 3  Stars 247 Sports 80 Stars 247 RATING: 80/100
Grade: 3 Stars 3 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
New York Giants Drafted: 2021: ROUND: 6 - Pick Number: 196 (NYG)
Strengths
  • Shows a surprising burst to beat linebackers to the edge. Can plant his foot in the ground and explode, showing better straight-line speed than expected.
  • Difficult to bring down one-on-one in space, regularly sidesteps would-be tacklers and uses offhand to use oncoming defenders' momentum against them without slowing down significantly.
  • Not truly explosive, but possesses enough speed to beat linebacker to the edge.
  • Has the feet and feel running between the tackles and in the open field. He has very good vision and patience to pick through defenses.
  • A downhill runner who picks up momentum as he goes and does a nice job absorbing contact between the tackles - physical with good pad level.
  • Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind.
  • Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when he finds a seam.
  • Well-built with a thick frame and powerful lower body which keeps his legs pumping through contact. Patient behind the line of scrimmage, allowing blocks to create openings, and looks for cutback lanes with accurate vision. Hits the hole hard and runs with power to get the tough yards and a physical attitude.
Weaknesses
  • A tall, upright runner who lacks great power as a runner. Not a quick-twitch athlete and is forced to gear down too much. Not very loose throughout his frame; looks tight redirecting. Will dance and leave his feet instead of taking what's there.
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How other scouting services rate Gary Brightwell (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
750.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
68.0
*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.