Josh Proctor S Ohio State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Josh Proctor S Ohio State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Man-Zone Slot/Nickel Safety | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/26/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.55 seconds (56%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Man-Zone Slot/Nickel Safety | |
| Last Updated: 04/26/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 4.55 seconds (56%*) | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 79.3 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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80% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 77.9 | |
| Tackling: |
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78% |
| Run Defense: |
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90% |
| Coverage: |
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79% |
| Zone: |
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70% |
| Man/Press: |
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81% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#199
Position rank:
#44
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| College Games: 41 College Snaps: 1390 | ||
ESPN RATING: 83/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#34
Pos Rank:
#13
State Rank:
#3
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 96/100
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| Ovr Rank: #71 Pos Rank: #7 | ||
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Brad Hawkins - Michigan |
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87% |
| Markquese Bell - Florida A&M |
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81% |
| DeMarcco Hellams - Alabama |
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79% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Josh Proctor, once a standout safety at Ohio State, began his journey to the NFL in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as a multi-sport star at Owasso High School. There, he showcased his athletic versatility by helping his team clinch a state championship in his senior year, earning himself District MVP honors. His high school success attracted attention from top collegiate programs, ultimately leading him to commit to Ohio State over his home state favorites.
Over his six seasons with the Buckeyes, Proctor played in 53 games, racking up 112 tackles, 6.5 for losses, and making three key interceptions—returning one for a touchdown. His hard-nosed play earned him Honorable Mention All-Big Ten accolades in 2020 and again in 2023.
Away from the gridiron, Josh hails from an athletic family; his dad was a quarterback at Murray State and his uncle a running back at Oklahoma under Barry Switzer. Josh took his passion for sports and education seriously, graduating with a degree in human development and family science.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Effective blitzer with a disruptive presence in the backfield.
- Excellent run defender, quickly reads and shuts down plays.
- Physical player; imposes his will in the middle of the field, deterring receivers.
- Versatile in coverage; skilled at free safety, strong safety, and nickel positions.
- Strong play recognition skills - high football IQ
- Quick off the snap, aggressive in pursuit, and reliable in run support.
- Valuable on special teams due to his athleticism and tackling ability.
- Persistent and energetic, consistently involved in plays.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Limited by average speed, which could be exposed against faster competition.
- Prone to over-pursuing, occasionally missing tackles as a result.
- Struggles with consistency in catching interceptions.
- High tackling stance sometimes leads to missed opportunities in the open field.
- Older than typical draft prospects, which may impact his draft stock and development potential.
Scouting Report: Summary
Josh Proctor exhibits the traits of a classic box safety with his hard-hitting style and ability to disrupt the run game. His skill set allows him to excel in zone schemes where his vision and football IQ can be leveraged to break on the ball effectively. Despite lacking elite speed, Proctor compensates with aggressive pursuit and sound positioning to maintain coverage integrity.
On the flip side, Proctor's more advanced age and lack of top-end speed may raise concerns about his ceiling and ability to handle vertical threats in the NFL. His tackling form, particularly in open space, needs polishing to prevent whiffs and secure stops at the pro level. These factors could limit his versatility, pigeonholing him into specific defensive packages or roles primarily on special teams.
Josh Proctor percentiles vs other Safetys (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Josh Proctor (Overall Rank)
*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.