Isaiah Land LB/EDGE Florida A&M | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Isaiah Land LB/EDGE Florida A&M
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: EDGE OLB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/20/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.62 seconds (75%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: EDGE OLB | |
| Last Updated: 04/20/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.62 seconds (75%*) | |
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 79.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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59% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Tackling: |
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50% |
| Pass Rush: |
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91% |
| Run Defense: |
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78% |
| Coverage: |
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77% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#196
Position rank:
#25
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| College Games: 22 College Snaps: 1055 | ||
Draft Profile: Bio
After high school, Land joined Florida A&M.In 2019 as a freshman Land saw action in just 3 games and played a total of 175 snaps for the Rattlers. He recorded just 4 tackles, one assist, while adding 4 stops. In coverage Land notched up one pass breakup, no interceptions, and a disapointing QB rating when targetted of 149.3. As a pass rusher, he added 5 total pressures, which included 2 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and one sack on the season.
As a sophomore for the Rattlers in 2021 Land played in 11 games and took part in 521 snaps for the Rattlers. He recorded 20 tackles, 3 assists, while adding 34 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 49 total pressures, and 26 QB hurries, 5 QB hits, and an outstanding 18 sacks during the year.
In 2022 as a junior Land played in 8 games and contributed on 359 snaps. He recorded 15 tackles, 3 assists while making 18 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 34 total pressures, which included 25 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and 7 sacks on the year.
Honors & awards
- 2021 Buck Buchanan Award
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Combines very good instincts with above-average reaction skills. Almost always finds the ball in traffic.
- Land has good quickness and an excellent understanding of angles, often beating blockers to the spot.
- Made Bruce Feldman's Freak's List - ranked #64. He wrote, "Coach Willie Simmons says he loves Land’s motor and his toughness. Land, now 6-4, 225, clocked a 4.6 40 this offseason and broad-jumped 10-9. His L-drill time was 6.7 seconds. He also bench pressed 375 and squatted 600."
- Handles misdirection well with quick change-of-direction ability. Comes downhill quickly against the run when Land has an open lane.
- Looks the part. Good height and a thick, muscular build. Long arms. Good overall athleticism and straight-line speed.
- He’s ultra-aggressive and plays with a non-stop motor, and he has the instincts and closing speed to find the ball and meet the ball carrier quickly.
- Shows toughness to get under the pads of tackles to bull them, club them upfield to get the inside lane, or fight through blocks for secondary rush when the passer steps up.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- His lateral agility and burst often put him in position to make big plays, but Land takes questionable routes to the ball and struggles to avoid blockers when in pursuit.
- He’ll also need to be covered in the run game, more of a Will than a Mike in a 4-3 alignment.
- Land lacks elite traits in the pass rush and will need to develop a counter move.
Isaiah Land percentiles vs other Linebackers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Isaiah Land (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
243.4
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
32.0
*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.