Naquan Jones DT Michigan State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Naquan Jones DT Michigan State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 12/30/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.24 seconds (22%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: DT 3-TECH | |
| Last Updated: 12/30/2021 | |
| Draft Year: 2021 | |
| 40 time: 5.24 seconds (22%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 67.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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84% |
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| Tackling: |
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51% |
| Pass Rush: |
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69% |
| Run Defense: |
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70% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
5th
Overall Rank:
#148
Position rank:
#27
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| College Games: 34 College Snaps: 894 | ||
ESPN RATING: 80/100
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247 RATING: 94/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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Signed as an undrafted free agent by Tennessee Titans
Strengths
- Can make the impressive chest-to-chest bear hug tackle in the hole due to his ability to wreak havoc in the backfield.
- Provides some secondary interior pass rush, getting most penetration when playing three technique.
- Played with good leverage, even on the nose, despite average bulk. Hustle defender with a good bull rush inside that can close and get home when quarterbacks leave the pocket.
- Good strength and balance to sit down, lock-out and create a pile, leading to possibilities inside and out (in the 3-4).
- Strong, stout interior presence who often requires double team blocks to keep him from clogging running lanes. Short, thick legs and thick trunk which aid him in anchoring.
Weaknesses
- Doesn't play fundamentally sound and lacks much technique in his repertoire.
- Lacks closing speed and inconsistent quickness off the snap prevents him from being an elite pass rusher.
- He struggles with leverage off the snap and plays too tall, limiting his effectiveness as a pass rusher.
- He remains raw as a pass rusher and doesn't have the foot speed to chase down ballcarriers.
- Must improve hand use and read-and-react skills. Lacks the violent hands to shed and can be eliminated by double-team blocks.
How other scouting services rate Naquan Jones (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
289.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
70.0
*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.