Jalen Berger RB Michigan State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Jalen Berger RB Michigan State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: DUAL-ROLE Back | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 05/05/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.58 seconds (43%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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*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).
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| ROLE: DUAL-ROLE Back | |
| Last Updated: 05/05/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 4.58 seconds (43%*) | |
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*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).
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| Overall Rating: |
78.2 / 100
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Game performance weighted rating.
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| Rushing: |
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71% |
| Break Tackles: |
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58% |
| Receiving/Hands: |
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64% |
| Pass Blocking: |
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56% |
| Run Blocking: |
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53% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#281
Position rank:
#25
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| College Games: 24 College Snaps: 609 | ||
ESPN RATING: 83/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#159
Pos Rank:
#12
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 94/100
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| Ovr Rank: #20 Pos Rank: #6 | ||
Draft Profile: Bio
Jalen Berger from Don Bosco Prep High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Berger joined Wisconsin.In 2020 as a freshman Berger saw action in 4 games for the Badgers as he ran for 301 yards on 60 attempts for 5.0 yards per carry, with 2 TDs, with no fumbles. As a receiver he made only 2 receptions for 13 yards.
As a sophomore in 2021 he played just 3 games. and rushed for only 88 yards on 24 carries for only 3.7 ypc, with one TD, with no fumbles. In the passing game he pulled in only 2 receptions for 17 yards.
After the end of the year Berger transferred to Michigan State where as a junior Berger saw action in 12 games for the Spartans. He ran for 678 yards on 148 attempts for 4.6 ypc, with 6 TDs, with 2 fumbles. As a receiver he made 19 receptions for 128 yards.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- He’s patient, letting blocks develop then accelerating. Berger runs with a good forward lean and consistently falls forward.
- He’s a quality receiver with soft hands, and Berger shows a good feel for catching and transitioning upfield in the screen game.
- Not truly explosive, but possesses enough speed to beat linebacker to the edge.
- Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind.
- He shows good vision and good explosion upfield once he plants his foot. Berger has lateral movement skills and enough speed to threaten big plays. He’s excellent in the passing game, capable of flexing out as a receiver and creating mismatches against linebackers, and he’s a solid back in the screen game.
- Possesses quick feet and straight-line speed but doesn't have the elite burst to be a constant big-play threat. Improving patience as a runner, following pulling guards and makes good decisions on his cut.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Offers little in pass protection and poor technique cut blocking, fails to do more than slow down blitzers by laying down in front of them.
- Berger really isn’t a guy who will create a lot of separation.
- Berger isn’t slow, but Berger lacks the third gear to be a home run threat. His hands are improving but still inconsistent in the passing game.
Jalen Berger percentiles vs other Running Back's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Jalen Berger (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
490.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
31.0