JL Skinner
JL Skinner  S  Boise State | NFL Draft 2023 Souting Report - Portrait Image
JL Skinner
Height
6-3
Weight
209
College
Boise State
Position
S
Class
Senior
Home town
San Diego, CA
84.9/100
Player Rating
21
PositionRank (DB)
4.55
FortyYD Time
Interceptions
4
Interception YDS
30
Passes Defensed
4
Tackles
62
Sol tackles
36

JL Skinner S Boise State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

JL Skinner S Boise State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Draft Year: 2023
40 time: 4.55 seconds (56%*)
Age: 21.11 DOB: 04/16/2001
Measurables:
Height: 6-3 (91%*) Weight: 209 (56%*)
Hands: 8 1/4 (9%*) Arm: 32 (59%*)
Span: 77 7/8 (79%*)
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Draft Year: 2023
40 time: 4.55 seconds (56%*)
Age: 21.11 DOB: 04/16/2001
Measurables:
Height: 6-3 (91%*) Weight: 209 (56%*)
Hands: 8 1/4 (9%*) Arm: 32 (59%*)
Span: 77 7/8 (79%*)
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Overall Rating: 84.9 / 100
Game performance weighted rating
QB Rating When targeted: 55.4
Tackling:
74%
Run Defense:
64%
Coverage:
78%
Zone:
74%
Man/Press:
74%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 3rd
Overall Rank: #86 Position rank: #21
College Games: 39 College Snaps: 1825
Grade: 3 ESPN  Stars 3 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 77/100
Grade: 247 Sports 4  Stars 247 Sports 90 Stars 247 RATING: 90/100
Grade: 3 Stars 3 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
Draft Profile: Bio
JL Skinner attended Point Loma High School and was rated a 3-star prospect by 247 Sports with a scout's rating of 0.860, going unranked by ESPN. Following high school, Skinner opted to join Boise State.

In 2019 as a freshman Skinner saw action in 9 games and played a total of 89 snaps at safety for the Broncos. He recorded just 5 tackles, no assists, while adding no stops. In coverage Skinner notched up 2 pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 106.8.

As a sophomore in 2020 he played in 6 games and logged 402 snaps for the Broncos. He made 31 tackles, 6 assists, and had 12 stops. In coverage he totaled one pass breakup, one interception, and QB rating when targetted of 105.6.

In 2021 as a junior Skinner played in 12 games and contributed on 716 snaps. He chalked up solid 72 tackles, 16 assists, and added 39 stops. In the secondary Skinner forced 4 pass breakups, 2 interceptions, and gave up QB rating when targetted of 91.8.

In 2022 as a senior Skinner saw action in 12 games while playing 618 snaps. He logged solid 52 tackles, 14 assists, and made 19 stops. In coverage Skinner had 2 pass breakups, 4 interceptions, and surrendered an elite QB rating when targetted of 37.8.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Does a good job getting his head around in time when playing with his back to the line of scrimmage. Has the ability to cover quickness underneath.
  • Has good football awareness to read and react quickly and stay balanced and patient in space.
  • Gives up his body in run support with a very good closing burst.
  • Quicker than Skinner is fast but has a burst to close in zone coverage and plays physical at the line in man.
  • Skinner is an explosive athlete with cover skills and a physical nature, but has some tightness that shows when attempting to quickly change directions.
  • He’s a willing and capable hitter in run support and closes fast to make plays against quick screens.
  • He’s an enforcer in the middle of the field and flashes the ball skills to create turnovers.
  • Has enough speed and fluidity to come down and guard slot receivers and even some tight ends in man coverage.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Needs to develop a better understanding of route combinations and better overall vision.
  • Inconsistent getting off of blocks. Can be a step slow to react when a quarterback comes back to his side of the field late in progression.

JL Skinner percentiles vs other Safety's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)

How other scouting services rate JL Skinner (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
74.6
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
20.0