Ollie Gordon II RB Oklahoma State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Ollie Gordon II RB Oklahoma State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Work-Horse Back | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/29/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.45 seconds (83%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 20.3 DOB: 01/15/2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Work-Horse Back | |
| Last Updated: 04/29/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.45 seconds (83%*) | |
| Age: 20.3 DOB: 01/15/2004 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 87.5 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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77% |
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| Rushing: |
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92% |
| Break Tackles: |
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80% |
| Receiving/Hands: |
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61% |
| Pass Blocking: |
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55% |
| Run Blocking: |
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56% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
1st - Late
Overall Rank:
#28
Position rank:
#2
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| College Games: 26 College Snaps: 1002 | ||
ESPN RATING: 80/100
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247 RATING: 88/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Brian Robinson Jr. - Alabama |
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81% |
| Tank Bigsby - Auburn |
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75% |
| Trey Benson - Florida State |
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70% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Ollie Gordon from Trinity High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Gordon joined Oklahoma State.In 2022 as a freshman Gordon saw action in 12 games for the Cowboys as he ran for 260 yards on 49 attempts for an impressive 5.3 yards per carry, with 2 TDs, with one fumble. As a receiver he made only 11 receptions for 75 yards.
As a sophomore in 2023 he played 14 games. and rushed for an elite 1732 yards on 285 carries for an elite 6.1 ypc, with 21 TDs, with 2 fumbles. In the passing game he pulled in 39 receptions for 330 yards.
Honors & awards
- 2023 Doak Walker Award
Scouting Report: Strengths
- He’s aggressive and willing, with more than enough size, when asked to chip block or pick up blitzers. Gordon has the potential to be one of the league’s best in that area.
- His passing game skills are strong. He’s a natural hands catcher who turns upfield quickly in the screen game, and Gordon shows a great feel for setting up wheel routes.
- Has good burst to and through the hole. A patient runner with good vision and burst for the cutback. Squares his shoulders and can knock the defender back onto his heels. Good leg drive and forward lean to gain extra yardage after contact.
- His initial burst is excellent, and he’s capable of running out of a traditional setup or taking the ball lined up next to a quarterback in shotgun.
- He’s a natural pass catcher who can be used on screen and swing passes, and he has the ability to flex out as a matchup chess piece.
- He’s a creative runner, finding cut-back lanes and often looking like a return specialist on some of his longer runs.
- He’s at his best working in space, showing the quickness and vision of a return specialist. His stop-start ability allows him to create initial separation.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- His playing speed is less than elite. Gordon won’t run past defenders like Gordon did at the college level.
- He can sometimes be impatient, not allowing his blocks to set up, a nuance required for backs to last a decade-plus.
- Gordon seems comfortable in traffic to the point where he doesn’t make the effort to create separation.
How other scouting services rate Ollie Gordon II (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
40.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
3.0
*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.