Max Melton CB Rutgers | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Max Melton CB Rutgers
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.44 seconds (72%*) | |
| Overall Rank: #99 Position Rank: #22 (DB) | |
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Height:
6-0
(64%*)
Weight:
190
(38%*)
Weight:
190
(38%*)
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*Percentile caluculated 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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| Draft Year: 2023 | ||
| 40 time: 4.44 seconds (72%*) | ||
| Overall Rank: #99 | Position Rank: #22 (DB) | |
| Height: 6-0 (64%*) | Weight: 190 (38%*) | |
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*Percentile caluculated 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: | 83.8 / 100 | |
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| Game performance weighted rating | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 87.0 | |
| Tackling: |
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74% |
| Run Defense: |
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78% |
| Coverage: |
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72% |
| Zone: |
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66% |
| Man/Press: |
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76% |
| DRAFT PROJECTION: 3rd Position rank: #22 | ||
| College Games: 31 College Snaps: 1418 | ||
ESPN RATING: 75/100
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247 RATING: 85.72/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Max Melton attended Cedar Creek High School and was Following high school, Melton opted to join Rutgers.In 2020 as a freshman Melton saw action in 9 games and played a total of 354 snaps at cornerback for the Scarlet Knights. He recorded 24 tackles, one assist, while adding 7 stops. In coverage Melton notched up one pass breakup, no interceptions, and a solid QB rating when targetted of 88.9.
As a sophomore in 2021 he played in 10 games and logged 487 snaps for the Scarlet Knights. He made 23 tackles, 5 assists, and had 2 stops. In coverage he totaled 6 pass breakups, 3 interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 92.3.
In 2022 as a junior Melton played in 12 games and contributed on 577 snaps. He chalked up 25 tackles, 6 assists, and added 9 stops. In the secondary Melton forced 6 pass breakups, 2 interceptions, and gave up a solid QB rating when targetted of 84.8.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- He’s physical at the line of scrimmage, showing unexpected power in his hands.
- With his length, athleticism, and natural ball skills, Melton will be highly valued by press cover teams and could earn a top 100 pick.
- Aware in the red zone, stays on the back line to take away fade throws. Capable of making quarterbacks pay for late throws.
- Does a good job getting his head around in time when playing with his back to the line of scrimmage. Has the ability to cover quickness underneath.
- Plays the ball as if it was thrown for him, showing burst back to the ball as well as good timing for the jump ball.
- Shows good instincts when facing the action in zone coverage, and he has solid ball skills.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Needs to tighten his angles in pursuit. Needs to show better tackling technique to consistently finish.
- Holds the ball loosely. Inconsistent in run support. Average tackler
- Susceptible to the big plays as a gambler at the catch point and as a catch-and-run victim. He’s also too reluctant to come up and make hits in run support, often focusing on the strip more than the tackle.
How other scouting services rate Max Melton (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
104.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
32.0