George Tarlas LB/EDGE Boise State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
George Tarlas LB/EDGE Boise State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.80 seconds (25%*) | |
| Overall Rank: #430 Position Rank: #53 (LB) | |
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Height:
6-3
(82%*)
Weight:
255
(94%*)
Weight:
255
(94%*)
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Hands:
10
(79%*)
Arm:
32 1/2
(58%*)
Arm:
32 1/2
(58%*)
Span:
79
(90%*)
Span:
79
(90%*)
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*Percentile caluculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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| Draft Year: 2023 | ||
| 40 time: 4.80 seconds (25%*) | ||
| Overall Rank: #430 | Position Rank: #53 (LB) | |
| Height: 6-3 (82%*) | Weight: 255 (94%*) | |
| Hands: 10 (79%*) | Arm: 32 1/2 (58%*) | |
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Span:
79
(90%*)
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*Percentile caluculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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| Overall Rating: | 65.0 / 100 | |
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| Game performance weighted rating | ||
| 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% |
| DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA Position rank: #53 | ||
| 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 just 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 a solid a solid 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 just 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 an impressive 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 a solid 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 a solid 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 Linebacker's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate George Tarlas (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
440.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
71.0