Raheem Anderson C Michigan | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Raheem Anderson C Michigan
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 01/22/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.10 seconds (82%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 20.9 DOB: 07/10/2003 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: Center | |
| Last Updated: 01/22/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 5.10 seconds (82%*) | |
| Age: 20.9 DOB: 07/10/2003 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 58.5 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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74% |
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| Pass Blocking: |
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75% |
| Run Blocking: |
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60% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#270
Position rank:
#52
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| College Games: 6 College Snaps: 69 | ||
ESPN RATING: 82/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 90/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Matt Allen - Michigan State |
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86% |
| Alan Ali - TCU |
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77% |
| Jack Anderson - Texas Tech |
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72% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Raheem Anderson from Cass Technical High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Anderson opted to join Michigan.In 2021 as a freshman Anderson saw action in just one game and played a total of 11 snaps for the Wolverines. He allowed no QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks while playing sparingly.
As a sophomore in 2022 he played in 4 games and a total of 57 snaps. He conceded no QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks while playing at center.
In 2023 as a junior Anderson saw action in just one game and totaled one snap. He gave up no QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks while playing sparingly.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Hand placement is excellent, and Anderson shows a good understanding of angles when climbing upfield
- Offers a solid combination of size and movement skills. Anderson has a naturally wide base, and he can dominate at the point of attack, firing off the line of scrimmage with impressive leg drive.
- Awareness is above-average for his limited experience. Sells trap block and can turn to seal. Fluid getting to and adjust at the second level.
- In the run game, he comes off the snap quickly and is excellent with hand placement. He understands angles, and he displays impressive footwork in moving to the second level, usually getting in position to deliver blocks.
- A solid fit for a power-blocking team looking to load up the offensive line with physical tone-setters.
- Anderson is a work in progress with high-end physical traits. He’s extremely light on his feet for a 300-pounder, a natural knee bender who plays with balance and leverage.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Needs to work on his technique in pass protection, using more consistent leverage and continuing to move his feet.
- Has a bad habit of panicking on reach blocks, lunging, and grabbing rather than trusting his athleticism to get him in position, which could lead to frequent flags for holding.
- His hands aren’t violent enough to stand pass rushers up early in the down, and Anderson generally plays with poor balance.
Raheem Anderson percentiles vs other Centers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Raheem Anderson (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
272.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
53.0
*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.