Jalen Rivers
Jalen Rivers  OT  Miami | NFL Draft 2025 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Jalen Rivers
Height
6-5
Weight
325
College
Miami
Position
OT
Class
Junior
Home town
Jacksonville, FL
76.8/100
Player Rating
65
PositionRank (OL)
5.5
FortyYD Time

Jalen Rivers OT Miami | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Jalen Rivers OT Miami
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

SUB-POSITION: Left Guard
Last Updated: 09/20/2024
Draft Year: 2025
40 time: 5.50 seconds (10%*)
Measurables:
Height: 6-5 (35%*) Weight: 325 (76%*)
Forty: 5.50 (O) (10%*) Shuttle: 4.89 (HS) (24%*)
Vertical: 26 (HS) (25%*)
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(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
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SUB-POSITION: Left Guard
Last Updated: 09/20/2024
Draft Year: 2025
40 time: 5.50 seconds (10%*)
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-5 (35%*) Weight: 325 (76%*)
Forty: 5.50 (O) (10%*) Shuttle: 4.89 (HS) (24%*)
Vertical: 26 (HS) (25%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 76.8 / 100
Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced
Defense Rating:
72%
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Pass Blocking:
76%
Run Blocking:
68%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #331 Position rank: #65
College Games: 35 College Snaps: 2210
Grade: 4 ESPN  Stars 4 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 85/100
College Combine Results
OVR Rank: #50 Pos Rank: #4
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 4  Stars 247 Sports 94 Stars 247 RATING: 94/100
Ovr Rank: #223 Pos Rank: #17
Grade: 4 Stars 4 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
Player Comparison* (Similarity level)
Brandon Kipper - Oregon State
89%
Jackson Carman - Clemson
89%
KT Leveston - Kansas State
87%
Draft Profile: Bio
Rivers, a 6'5", 325-pound offensive lineman from Orange Park, Florida, emerged as a versatile presence on Miami's offensive line. A highly touted four-star recruit out of high school, Rivers was ranked as the No. 35 overall prospect in the ESPN300 and the No. 5 offensive tackle in his class. His potential was evident early, as he secured the starting left guard position as a true freshman before a leg injury cut his season short.

Returning from injury, Rivers showcased his adaptability by starting seven games at left guard in 2022, earning ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week honors. His junior season in 2023 saw a position switch to left tackle, where he started all 13 games and earned Second Team All-ACC recognition. This transition highlighted Rivers' versatility and coachability, key traits that NFL teams value in offensive linemen.

Throughout his college career, Rivers was a key contributor to Miami's offensive success. In 2023, he played a crucial role in the Hurricanes' offensive line being named to the midseason honor roll for the Joe Moore Award, recognizing the nation's top unit. His presence was felt in several standout performances, including a 589-yard offensive explosion against Bethune-Cookman and a 323-yard rushing effort at Temple.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Positional flexibility between guard and tackle spots, offering roster malleability and value in multiple blocking schemes
  • Hulking frame with plus play strength, capable of stonewalling bull rushes and creating vertical push in the run game
  • Processes complex defensive fronts quickly, showing aptitude in picking up and passing off stunts and twists
  • Stout anchor in pass protection, rarely giving ground and maintaining a solid pocket integrity against power rushers
  • Displays patience and balance in pass sets, avoiding overextension and maintaining leverage against various rush techniques
  • Executes combo blocks with precision, demonstrating timing and understanding of blocking angles to climb to the second level
  • Plays with a mauler's mentality through the whistle, establishing a tone of physicality for the offensive front
  • Demonstrates rapid development and position flexibility, suggesting untapped potential and scheme versatility at the next level
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Subpar athleticism for a tackle prospect, potentially limiting his ability to mirror and match against speed rushers off the edge
  • Lacks consistent leg drive in run blocking, often failing to displace defenders and create lanes at the point of attack
  • Displays limited range and fluidity when asked to reach and seal defenders on outside zone concepts
  • Hand placement tends to be erratic, often landing wide and allowing defenders to control his chest plate
  • Arm length may fall short of ideal tackle metrics, potentially necessitating a permanent move inside to guard at the pro level
Scouting Report: Summary
A bulldozer in the trenches with the versatility to man multiple positions along the offensive front. Rivers brings a blend of raw power and positional flexibility that will intrigue NFL scouts. His ability to anchor in pass protection and create movement in the run game when he connects makes him a viable option for teams employing gap and power schemes.

While Rivers has shown he can hold his own on the edge, his athletic limitations suggest a move inside to guard could maximize his potential at the next level. In tight quarters, his power and ability to absorb contact shine, while his inconsistent footwork and hand placement can be somewhat mitigated. His experience at tackle adds value, potentially allowing him to kick outside in emergency situations.

Rivers profiles as a developmental prospect with the upside to become a quality starter if he can refine his technique and improve his functional strength. His draft stock puts him in the mid-to-late round conversation, where he could provide excellent value for teams looking to bolster their offensive line depth with a player capable of contributing in multiple roles as he develops. Power-based offenses will likely view Rivers as a scheme fit with the potential to compete for playing time early in his career.
Written By:
Felix Green (ACC)

Jalen Rivers percentiles vs other Offensive Tackles (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)

How other scouting services rate Jalen Rivers (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
300.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
64.0
*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.