Marcus Carroll RB Georgia State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Marcus Carroll RB Georgia State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 04/24/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.48 seconds (76%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Work-Horse Back | |
| Last Updated: 04/24/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.48 seconds (76%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 79.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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71% |
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| Rushing: |
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67% |
| Break Tackles: |
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54% |
| Receiving/Hands: |
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46% |
| Pass Blocking: |
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38% |
| Run Blocking: |
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49% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#129
Position rank:
#12
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| College Games: 39 College Snaps: 1138 | ||
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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Draft Profile: Bio
Marcus Carroll from Hapeville Charter Hornets High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Carroll joined Georgia State.In 2020 as a freshman Carroll saw action in 7 games for the Panthers as he ran for only 47 yards on 16 attempts for only 2.9 yards per carry, with 2 TDs, with no fumbles. As a receiver he made no receptions for no yards.
As a sophomore in 2021 he played 8 games. and rushed for only 116 yards on 33 carries for only 3.5 ypc, with one TD, with no fumbles. In the passing game he pulled in only one reception for -2 yards.
In 2022 as a junior Carroll saw action in 12 games for the Panthers. He ran for 619 yards on 127 attempts for 4.9 ypc, with 6 TDs, with 3 fumbles. As a receiver he made only 5 receptions for 29 yards.
As a senior in 2023 he played in 12 games and ran for an elite 1345 yards on 271 carries for average of 5.0 ypc, with 13 TDs, with 3 fumbles. In the passing game he had 24 receptions for an elite 233 yards.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Carroll shows decent burst and straight-line speed to turn in big plays.
- He has outstanding lateral agility; his jump cuts combined with stop-start ability make him difficult to get a hold of.
- A slippery multi-purpose back, Carroll has some skills that translate to the next level.
- He has a naturally low center of gravity and knows how to use it to his advantage, staying low and playing peek-a-boo behind linemen and darting forward once he finds a crease.
- He’s a natural pass catcher, at his best pulling in swing passes and heading upfield. He’s a natural in the screen game as well. His hands are good enough that he can line up in the slot.
- Carroll has the flexible ankles to turn the corner and get around the perimeter when the opportunity presents itself.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Does not always show a burst in the box, anticipates contact. Can get I turned easily on draws and inside isolation plays, shuffling and failing to restart momentum. Power in his cuts has been inconsistent. Tripped upon first contact.
- Carroll can sometimes be impatient, not allowing his blocks to set up, a nuance required for backs to last a decade-plus.
- Carroll doesn’t offer a ton of wiggle, and in college, Carroll often sought out contact rather than avoiding it.
How other scouting services rate Marcus Carroll (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
129.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
12.0
*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.