Jason Taylor II S Oklahoma State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Jason Taylor II S Oklahoma State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Draft Year: 2023 | |
40 time: 4.59 seconds (41%*) | |
Overall Rank: #430 Position Rank: #99 (DB) | |
Height:
6-0
(37%*)
Weight:
208
(56%*)
Weight:
208
(56%*)
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Hands:
9 5/8
(72%*)
Arm:
33
(91%*)
Arm:
33
(91%*)
Span:
78
(81%*)
Span:
78
(81%*)
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Date of Birth: 12/30/1999 Age: 23.1 | |
*Percentile caluculated 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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Draft Year: 2023 | ||
40 time: 4.59 seconds (41%*) | ||
Overall Rank: #430 | Position Rank: #99 (DB) | |
Height: 6-0 (37%*) | Weight: 208 (56%*) | |
Hands: 9 5/8 (72%*) | Arm: 33 (91%*) | |
Span:
78
(81%*)
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Age: 23.1 | DOB: 12/30/1999 | |
*Percentile caluculated 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: | 65.0 / 100 | |
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Game performance weighted rating | ||
QB Rating When targeted: | 66.9 | |
Tackling: |
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66% |
Run Defense: |
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60% |
Coverage: |
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73% |
Zone: |
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70% |
Man/Press: |
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75% |
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA Position rank: #99 | ||
College Games: 41 College Snaps: 1895 | ||
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Draft Profile: Bio
Jason Taylor II attended Carl Albert High School and was rated a 3-star prospect by 247 Sports with a scout's rating of 0.861, going unranked by ESPN. Following high school, Taylor II opted to join Oklahoma State.In 2019 as a freshman Taylor II saw action in 7 games and played a total of 120 snaps at safety for the Cowboys. He recorded 14 tackles, one assist, while adding 5 stops. In coverage Taylor II notched up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and a disapointing QB rating when targetted of 153.5.
As a sophomore in 2020 he played in 8 games and logged 162 snaps for the Cowboys. He made just 9 tackles, 3 assists, and had 3 stops. In coverage he totaled no pass breakups, no interceptions, and a disapointing QB rating when targetted of 124.5.
In 2021 as a junior Taylor II played in 14 games and contributed on 801 snaps. He chalked up 44 tackles, 10 assists, and added 19 stops. In the secondary Taylor II forced 2 pass breakups, 2 interceptions, and gave up QB rating when targetted of 97.3. He also logged 12 total pressures, and 2 sacks on the year
In 2022 as a senior Taylor II saw action in 12 games while playing 812 snaps. He logged solid 71 tackles, 17 assists, and made 19 stops. In coverage Taylor II had 4 pass breakups, an impressive 6 interceptions, and surrendered an elite QB rating when targetted of 54.7.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Is an explosive mover with quickness and speed. He’s at his best attacking downhill, shooting gaps in run support, and disrupting the backfield.
- Has a solid frame with a strong lower body and much improved bulk. Fluid and rangy with the coordination and loose hips to quickly change directions.
- Has quick feet and excellent change-of-direction ability, capable of mirroring quickness underneath.
- Strong hands to make plays on the ball, effective blitzer who shows well-coached technique and awareness.
- Great on route recognition and has click-and-close ability
- Taylor tracks the ball well and does a nice job of getting his head around in plenty of time to avoid flags.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Tends to play conservatively and give too much cushion when playing off.
- He’ll draw plenty of flags early on with his playing style. Taylor is hesitant when facing the action in zone coverage.
- Plays out of control too often, laying a lot of big hits but also missing a lot of tackles along the way. Taylor also needs to do a better job reading routes when sitting back as a single-high safety.
Jason Taylor II percentiles vs other Safety's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Jason Taylor II (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
425.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
130.0