Richard Jibunor S/EDGE Troy | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Richard Jibunor S/EDGE Troy
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||
40 time: 4.47 seconds (82%*) | |||||||
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*Percentile calculated 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: 4.47 seconds (82%*) | ||||
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*Percentile calculated 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: |
73.5 / 100
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Game performance weighted rating | ||
QB Rating When targeted: | 82.9 | |
Tackling: |
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53% |
Run Defense: |
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60% |
Coverage: |
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70% |
Zone: |
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66% |
Man/Press: |
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70% |
DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#348
Position rank:
#72
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College Games: 40 College Snaps: 1471 | ||
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College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#197
Pos Rank:
#35
State Rank:
#50
College Combine Results
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Ovr Rank: #309 Pos Rank: #13 |
Draft Profile: Bio
Richard Jibunor from Athens Christian High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Jibunor joined Auburn after being heavily recruited.In 2018 as a freshman Jibunor saw action in 5 games and played a total of 53 snaps for the Tigers. He recorded just 5 tackles, no assists, while adding 6 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 8 total pressures, which included 3 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and 3 sacks on the season.
After season's end Jibunor transferred to Troy where as a sophomore for the Trojans in 2020 Jibunor played 11 games and took part in 443 snaps for the Trojans. He recorded 18 tackles, 10 assists, while adding 15 stops. In coverage Jibunor made no pass breakups, no interceptions, and an impressive QB rating when targetted of 64.6. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 31 total pressures, and 22 QB hurries, 4 QB hits, and a solid 5 sacks during the year.
In 2021 as a junior Jibunor played in 11 games and contributed on 410 snaps. He recorded 25 tackles, 8 assists while making 21 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 35 total pressures, which included 23 QB hurries, 4 QB hits, and an excellent 8 sacks on the year.
In 2022 as a senior Jibunor logged playing time in 13 games and logged a total of 565 snaps for the Trojans. He also added 18 tackles, 8 assists, and 22 stops. While in coverage Jibunor made no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 91.1. As a pass rusher, he tallied 29 total pressures, which included 15 QB hurries, 4 QB hits, and an excellent 10 sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Jibunor has the kind of turn-and-run fluidity to be used in man coverage as well, able to run with tight ends and running backs.
- He shows impressive speed and overall athleticism when moving laterally in pursuit as a run defender.
- He can be used as a rangy run defender inside, instinctive when it comes to locating the ball with the quickness to get to it before blockers can react at the second level.
- Jibunor has an excellent feel for working off blockers and knowing how and when to counter as the play goes on.
- He’s effective in pursuit when chasing down backs as a run defender, and Jibunor has the athleticism to cover a lot of ground when dropping into coverage.
- Flashes nimble feet to chase running backs and mobile quarterbacks to the sideline when lined up at end. Spins off blocks to get back into the play.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Jibunor lacks the speed of a chase and- tackle guy. He lacks twitch as a pass rusher and lacks the feet and flexibility to threaten around the edge.
- He has to develop a counter move or two in the pass rush, and Jibunor needs to make better use of his hands.
- Jibunor struggles to disengage once blockers get into his chest, and while he can move he’s too often caught up in the wash when working his way down the line.
How other scouting services rate Richard Jibunor (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
348.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
103.0