George Tarlas LB/EDGE Boise State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
George Tarlas LB/EDGE Boise State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: EDGE OLB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.88 seconds (11%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: EDGE OLB | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.88 seconds (11%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 65.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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76% |
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| Tackling: |
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60% |
| Pass Rush: |
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74% |
| Run Defense: |
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71% |
| Coverage: |
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63% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#426
Position rank:
#52
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| College Games: 41 College Snaps: 1418 | ||
Draft Profile: Bio
After high school, Tarlas joined Weber State.In 2018 as a freshman Tarlas saw action in 9 games and played a total of 76 snaps for the Wildcats. He recorded only 4 tackles, no assists, while adding 7 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 7 total pressures, which included 2 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 4 sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Wildcats in 2019 Tarlas played in 8 games and took part in 142 snaps for the Wildcats. He recorded only 9 tackles, no assists, while adding 8 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 10 total pressures, and 6 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 3 sacks during the year.
In 2020 as a junior Tarlas played in 6 games and contributed on 333 snaps. He recorded 18 tackles, 5 assists while making 13 stops. In coverage Tarlas chalked up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and a QB rating when targetted of 73.8. As a pass rusher, he produced 22 total pressures, which included 17 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and 3 sacks on the year.
In 2021 as a senior Tarlas logged playing time in 11 games and logged a total of 556 snaps for the Wildcats. He also added 36 tackles, 17 assists, and 30 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 41 total pressures, which included 30 QB hurries, 6 QB hits, and 5 sacks on the season.
After season's end Tarlas transferred to Boise State where as a fifth year senior for the Broncos in 2022 Tarlas played 7 games and took part in 311 snaps for the Broncos. He also added 15 tackles, 11 assists, and 17 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 24 total pressures, which included 17 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and 4 sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Flashes strength at the point of attack with active, violent hand use. Forceful with his upper body to defeat blocks. Strong hustle player.
- Aggressive with good awareness to track the ball and attack. Tenacious, tough, competItIve and versatile.
- Offers some versatility, rushing from a two-and three-point stance with the playing speed to stand up in space. Flashes strength as a bull rusher and his energy doesn't plateau.
- His spin move is already NFL-caliber, and Tarlas displays a very good motor.
- He’s effective as an edge setter, showing the ability to drop anchor and ward off blocks.
- Tarlas could fit as a 3-4 OLB, as he held his own when he was asked to drop into coverage at times.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Tarlas remains a bit raw, as Tarlas is inconsistent with his hand use and lacks violence in his hands
- Lacks overpowering strength and can stick to blocks. Lacks explosive speed to bend and flatten off the corner with stiff hips and ankles. Not flexible or fluid.
- With neither elite strength nor elite speed, he lacks one standout trait.
George Tarlas percentiles vs other Linebackers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate George Tarlas (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
435.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
71.0
*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.