Leonard Taylor III
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Leonard Taylor III
Height
6-3
Weight
305
College
Miami (FL)
Position
DL
Class
Sophomore
Home town
Miami, FL
85.6/100
Player Rating
12
PositionRank (DL)
4.8
FortyYD Time
Sacks
1
Fumbles Forced
Tackles
20
Sol tackles
8

Leonard Taylor III DL Miami (FL) | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Leonard Taylor III DL Miami (FL)
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

SUB-POSITION: NT/DT
Last Updated: 11/25/2023
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.80 seconds (77%*)
Age: 21.6 DOB: 05/29/2002
Measurables:
Height: 6-3 (41%*) Weight: 305 (78%*)
Forty: 4.80 (O) (77%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
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*Percentile calculated 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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SUB-POSITION: NT/DT
Last Updated: 11/25/2023
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.80 seconds (77%*)
Age: 21.6 DOB: 05/29/2002
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-3 (41%*) Weight: 305 (78%*)
Forty: 4.80 (O) (77%*) Shuttle: DNP
(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
*Percentile calculated 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: 85.6 / 100
Game performance weighted rating.
Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects.
Tackling:
41%
Pass Rush:
87%
Run Defense:
72%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 2nd - Late
Overall Rank: #61 Position rank: #12
College Games: 31 College Snaps: 870
Grade: 5 ESPN  Stars 5 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 90/100
Grade: 247 Sports 5  Stars 247 Sports 100 Stars 247 RATING: 100/100
Grade: 4 Stars 4 Stars RIVALS RATING: 6.0 (98%)
Draft Profile: Bio
Leonard Taylor from Miami Palmetto High School was rated a 5-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 5-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Taylor joined Miami after being heavily recruited.

In 2021 as a freshman Taylor saw action in 9 games and played a total of 200 snaps for the Hurricanes. He recorded just 9 tackles, 9 assists, while adding 10 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 7 total pressures, which included 4 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 2 sacks on the season.

As a sophomore for the Hurricanes in 2022 Taylor played in 12 games and took part in 329 snaps for the Hurricanes. He recorded 17 tackles, 5 assists, while adding 18 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 25 total pressures, and 15 QB hurries, 6 QB hits, and 4 sacks during the year.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Quick footed with rare burst for his size. Very good quickness off the snap to split defenders and penetrate the pocket.
  • Taylor looks like a potential pro starter and top 120 pick, ideally suited for a team that utilizes a rotation heavy defensive line.
  • With a powerful lower body and the ability to hold up at the point of attack as a run defender, Taylor is remarkably instinctive.
  • He’s extremely thick through the lower body, and he uses his natural leverage to win at the point of attack, often requiring a double team.
  • He’s quick to react and locate the ball, and he shows enough speed to succeed in backside pursuit. Taylor plays with excellent balance and a strong, flexible core, rarely ending up on the ground.
  • Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Taylor remains a bit raw, as Taylor is inconsistent with his hand use and lacks violence in his hands
  • He frequently fails to locate the ball in the run game, too often taking himself out of plays.
  • Taylor struggles with leverage off the snap and plays too tall, limiting his effectiveness as a pass rusher.

How other scouting services rate Leonard Taylor III (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
38.8
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
7.0