Kobe Jones DE/EDGE Mississippi State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Kobe Jones DE/EDGE Mississippi State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 02/20/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.94 seconds (21%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL | |
| Last Updated: 02/20/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2021 | |
| 40 time: 4.94 seconds (21%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 58.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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82% |
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| Tackling: |
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32% |
| Pass Rush: |
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65% |
| Run Defense: |
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46% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#347
Position rank:
#57
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| College Games: 37 College Snaps: 1315 | ||
ESPN RATING: 82/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#86
Pos Rank:
#21
State Rank:
#7
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 92/100
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| Ovr Rank: #271 Pos Rank: #29 | ||
RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
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Signed as an undrafted free agent by Atlanta Falcons
Draft Profile: Bio
Kobe Jones from Starkville High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Jones joined Mississippi State after being heavily recruited.In 2018 as a freshman Jones saw action in 13 games and played a total of 238 snaps for the Bulldogs. He recorded 18 tackles, 3 assists, while adding 14 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 10 total pressures, which included 9 QB hurries, one QB hit, and no sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Bulldogs in 2019 Jones played in 13 games and took part in 454 snaps for the Bulldogs. He recorded 15 tackles, 10 assists, while adding 11 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 20 total pressures, and 13 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and a decent 4 sacks during the year.
In 2020 as a junior Jones played in 11 games and contributed on 623 snaps. He recorded 15 tackles, 9 assists while making 11 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 23 total pressures, which included 17 QB hurries, 4 QB hits, and 2 sacks on the year.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Aggressive with good awareness to track the ball and attack. Tenacious, tough, competItIve and versatile.
- High-effort, thickly built defender with good strength and the leverage to create a pile. Locates_ the ball quickly and pursues with passion, showing_ good lateral agility while extending the play to the sideline.
- Flashes upper-body strength to rip and has the punch to push through interior linemen on stunts and twists.
- Excellent hustle-and-chase tackler. Good closing speed with change of direction to corral mobile quarterbacks.
- Average quickness and power and his bull rush will be stonewalled. Comes off the snap high, losing leverage.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Average size, strength and lacks the bulk in his upper and lower body to hold up on the line. Not a sudden athlete. Very ordinary flexibility and fluidity; not overly explosive and lacks the speed to threaten the edge. Plays upright with limited power to disengage _and is not overpowering in any aspect.
- Not an elite athlete with average functional strength and size. Lacks the length to fend off blocks and can be too energetic and lose his angle. Doesn't have a natural position at the next level.
- Plays tall, lacks athleticism to break down against elusive ballcarriers.
- Has limited athleticism and range. Lacks natural explosion or first-step burst to consistently threaten the edge.
- Misses tackles, even when he gets his hands on the ballcarrier. Needs to improve hand placement and technique.
How other scouting services rate Kobe Jones (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
513.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
111.0
*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.