Kaidon Salter QB Liberty | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Kaidon Salter QB Liberty
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
PLAY STYLE: Dual Threat QB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last Updated: 12/04/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Draft Year: 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 time: 4.50 seconds (97%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Age: 21.8 DOB: 04/04/2003 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PLAY STYLE: Dual Threat QB | |
Last Updated: 12/04/2024 | |
Draft Year: 2026 | |
40 time: 4.50 seconds (97%*) | |
Age: 21.8 DOB: 04/04/2003 | |
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Overall Rating: | 69.0 / 100 | |
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Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
Defense Rating: |
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66% |
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Release Speed: |
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63% |
Short Passing: |
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62% |
Medium Passing: |
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69% |
Long Passing: |
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78% |
Rush/Scramble: |
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65% |
DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#290
Position rank:
#24
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College Games: 34 College Snaps: 1997 | ||
College Combine Results
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Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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Tanner Mordecai - Wisconsin |
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63% |
Sean Clifford - Penn State |
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59% |
Kedon Slovis - BYU |
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59% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Kaidon Salter emerged as a dynamic playmaker for Liberty in 2023, leading the Flames to a perfect 13-0 regular season and Conference USA championship. The dual-threat quarterback set school records with 32 passing touchdowns and 1,089 rushing yards by a QB. Salter's breakout campaign earned him CUSA MVP honors and put him on the national radar as a Maxwell Award semifinalist.Originally a four-star recruit out of Cedar Hill High School in Texas, Salter's college career took a detour after a brief stint at Tennessee ended with his dismissal following two arrests. He found redemption at Liberty, working his way from a redshirt year in 2021 to part-time starter in 2022 before seizing the reins in 2023. Salter's electric play and leadership were instrumental in Liberty's successful transition to Conference USA.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Plus-plus arm talent with the juice to zip throws into tight windows and stretch defenses vertically
- Twitchy athlete with sudden burst and electric wheels, making him a constant home run threat in the open field
- Savvy field general who can influence second-level defenders with his eyes and subtle pump fakes
- Possesses a live arm capable of making all the NFL throws, particularly on outside breaking routes
- Quick trigger and compact delivery help mitigate his lack of prototypical size in the pocket
- Tough as nails with the grit to stand tall against the rush and deliver strikes under duress
- Shows flashes of being able to get to his second and third read when the primary is bottled up
- Natural alpha dog mentality evident in his ability to rally troops during clutch situations
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Undersized signal-caller with a slender frame that may struggle to withstand NFL punishment
- Deep ball accuracy is hit-or-miss, especially when trying to drop dimes over the top of coverage
- Can get happy feet in the pocket, bailing too quickly instead of climbing and resetting
- Gunslinger mentality leads to forced throws and risky decisions when plays break down
- Needs to sharpen his anticipation and timing on bang-bang plays over the middle
- Red flags from early college career raise character concerns, though likely chalked up to rookie mistakes and immaturity
Scouting Report: Summary
Salter's dynamic playmaking ability and dual-threat skillset make him an intriguing prospect in a wide-open 2025 quarterback class. His arm talent and athleticism give him the tools to create explosive plays both through the air and on the ground. However, questions remain about his ability to consistently win from the pocket against higher-level competition.At the next level, Salter projects best in a spread offense that can utilize his mobility and arm strength on designed rollouts and run-pass options. His ability to extend plays and improvise could make him an effective change-of-pace quarterback early in his career. To become a full-time starter, Salter will need to improve his consistency as a passer and show he can regularly work through progressions against complex NFL defenses.
While his ceiling is tantalizing, Salter's floor is that of a developmental backup who may need time to refine his game. His lack of prototypical size and inconsistencies as a passer likely push him into the mid-to-late rounds, where he could be an intriguing project for a team with an established starter and time to nurture his considerable raw talent.
Written By:
K.C. Martinez (IND-FBS)
Kaidon Salter percentiles vs other Quarterbacks (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Kaidon Salter (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
271.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
26.0
*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.