Jaeden Roberts OG Alabama | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Jaeden Roberts OG Alabama
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: Right Guard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/29/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.20 seconds (72%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 21.4 DOB: 12/22/2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: Right Guard | |
| Last Updated: 04/29/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 5.20 seconds (72%*) | |
| Age: 21.4 DOB: 12/22/2002 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 85.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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77% |
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| Pass Blocking: |
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81% |
| Run Blocking: |
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83% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
3rd
Overall Rank:
#81
Position rank:
#14
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| College Games: 14 College Snaps: 585 | ||
ESPN RATING: 84/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 88/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Marquis Hayes - Oklahoma |
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85% |
| Zak Zinter - Michigan |
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85% |
| Chandler Zavala - North Carolina State |
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84% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Jaeden Roberts from North Shore High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Roberts opted to join Alabama.In 2022 as a freshman Roberts saw action in just 2 games and played a total of 15 snaps for the Crimson Tide. He allowed no QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks while playing sparingly.
As a sophomore in 2023 he played in 12 games and a total of 570 snaps. He conceded 6 QB hurries, no QB hits, and 3 sacks while playing at right guard.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- He’s a coordinated athlete who can win at the point of attack in the run game, and Roberts can also move to consistently land blocks at the second level.
- Bursts offthe line of scrimmage and has tremendous natural strength and power, able to dominate at the point of attack and wipe out defenders in the run game.
- Shows excellent awareness against twists and stunts, and he has the strong, flexible core and wide base to catch and handle moving defenders.
- Has good footwork and technique. Balanced and agile pass protection set with excellent hand placement.
- In the run game, he comes off the snap quickly and is excellent with hand placement. Roberts understands angles, and he displays impressive footwork in moving to the second level, usually getting in position to deliver blocks.
- Fires off the line of scrimmage with good initial power at the point of attack. Roberts consistently holds his own against mammoth defensive tackles, and his hand strength allows him to grip and move opponents in the run game.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Is a little too much of a waist bender, and Roberts doesn’t play with ideal power and functional strength. Most concerning - he often gets caught dropping his head, a bad habit that will have to be corrected.
- Has enough power in the run game, but at times he seems to lack a mean streak.
- Needs to work on his technique in pass protection, using more consistent leverage and continuing to move his feet.
How other scouting services rate Jaeden Roberts (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
81.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
15.0
*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.