Marcus Carroll RB Missouri | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Marcus Carroll RB Missouri
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Work-Horse Back | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.48 seconds (76%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Work-Horse Back | |
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.48 seconds (76%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 51.8 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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76% |
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| Rushing: |
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67% |
| Break Tackles: |
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47% |
| Receiving/Hands: |
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46% |
| Pass Blocking: |
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37% |
| Run Blocking: |
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50% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#566
Position rank:
#58
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| College Games: 51 College Snaps: 1413 | ||
ESPN RATING: 73/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 81/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.4 (89%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Lyn-J Dixon - Tennessee |
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77% |
| John Lovett - Penn State |
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70% |
| Kavosiey Smoke - Colorado |
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70% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Marcus Carroll capped off his four-year career at Georgia State with a standout 2023 season as the team's lead running back. The Union City, Georgia native finished as the Panthers' third all-time leading rusher with 2,136 yards and 22 touchdowns. Carroll's senior campaign saw him rack up 1,350 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns, earning First-team All-Sun Belt honors and a spot as a Doak Walker Award semifinalist. He averaged an impressive 112.5 rushing yards per game, ranking sixth in the FBS. Carroll's journey included three seasons as a backup before seizing the starting role in 2023 and etching his name in the Georgia State record books.Carroll's high school career at Hapeville Charter Academy laid the foundation for his college success. He played a key role in the school's 2017 Class AA state championship and earned All-State honorable mention honors. His performances in Region 6-AA garnered him Offensive Player of the Year recognition and two-time all-region selections. After a solid but unspectacular start to his college career, Carroll's perseverance paid off with a stellar senior season that caught the attention of NFL scouts.
Following his breakout year at Georgia State, Carroll entered the transfer portal and committed to Missouri for his final year of eligibility. This move to an SEC program presents an opportunity for Carroll to prove himself against top-tier competition and potentially boost his draft stock. At Missouri, he'll step into the shoes of departing star running back Cody Schrader, facing the challenge of maintaining the Tigers' strong ground game against SEC defenses.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Workhorse back with bell-cow potential, demonstrated by his ability to shoulder a heavy load of 274 carries while maintaining production throughout the season
- Exhibits excellent vision and patience, allowing blocks to develop before hitting the hole with decisive cuts and good burst
- Natural hands out of the backfield, showing improved route-running and catch-point skills that project well to third-down duties at the next level
- Possesses a compact, well-built frame that allows him to run with good pad level and finish runs with authority in short-yardage situations
- Displays impressive contact balance and leg drive, consistently falling forward and grinding out tough yards after initial contact
- Demonstrates good ball security techniques, protecting the rock in traffic and showing reliable hands in the passing game
- Showcases big-play ability with the vision to find cutback lanes and the acceleration to exploit them for chunk yardage
- High football IQ and coachability evident in his progression from backup to feature back, suggesting room for continued growth at the next level
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Despite good straight-line speed, may need to improve short-area quickness and lateral agility to consistently evade NFL-caliber defenders in tight spaces and create big plays
- Pass protection technique needs refinement, often struggling to anchor against blitzing linebackers and showing inconsistent recognition of protection schemes
- Limited sample size as a lead back raises questions about his ability to sustain production over a full NFL season and withstand the rigors of professional workloads
- Despite solid production, hasn't faced consistent elite-level competition, which may lead to a steeper learning curve when adjusting to NFL defenses
- While showing improvement in the passing game, route tree remains somewhat limited and may need expansion to become a true three-down back at the next level
Scouting Report: Summary
Carroll's productivity and durability in 2023 are promising, but the step up in competition at Missouri will be crucial for his draft stock. NFL teams will likely view Carroll as a potential complementary back who can handle a decent workload and contribute in the passing game. His ability to adapt to SEC defenses and maintain his production will be closely watched by scouts.Carroll's skill set suggests he could fit well in a zone-blocking scheme that allows him to use his vision and patience. His receiving ability, though not elite, adds value in today's pass-heavy NFL. While he may not profile as an every-down back at the pro level, Carroll's work ethic and steady improvement throughout his college career indicate potential for continued development. His performance at Missouri will be critical in determining whether he can elevate his draft status and carve out a significant role in the NFL.
Written By:
Bill Miller (SEC)
How other scouting services rate Marcus Carroll (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
716.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
66.0
*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.