Seth McLaughlin C Alabama | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Seth McLaughlin C Alabama
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 01/08/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: Center | |
| Last Updated: 01/08/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 5.20 seconds (62%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 80.2 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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77% |
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| Pass Blocking: |
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64% |
| Run Blocking: |
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68% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
3rd
Overall Rank:
#79
Position rank:
#14
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| College Games: 36 College Snaps: 1778 | ||
ESPN RATING: 80/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 86/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Seth McLaughlin from Buford High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, McLaughlin opted to join Alabama.In 2020 as a freshman McLaughlin saw action in just 2 games and played a total of 11 snaps for the Crimson Tide. He allowed no QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks while playing sparingly.
As a sophomore in 2021 he played in 10 games and a total of 354 snaps. He conceded 6 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and no sacks while playing at center.
In 2022 as a junior McLaughlin saw action in 10 games and totaled 563 snaps. He gave up 9 QB hurries, one QB hit, and no sacks while playing at center.
In 2023 as a senior McLaughlin saw action in 13 games and played a total of 784 snaps for the Crimson Tide. He allowed 8 QB hurries, 4 QB hits, and no sacks while playing at center.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Outstanding on reach blocks, showing good initial quickness and flexibility to seal the backside. He’s a heady player who is quick to recognize and react to twists and stunts up front, and McLaughlin shows a good sense of timing on combo blocks.
- Has the football IQ to handle setting protections at the line of scrimmage, and he displays excellent instincts and awareness after the snap, effectively adjusting to twists and stunts
- Has good footwork and technique. Balanced and agile pass protection set with excellent hand placement.
- McLaughlin has a high football IQ, handling protection calls at the line of scrimmage.
- At his best mauling in the run game, playing with a nasty demeanor and consistently keeping it going through the whistle.
- Above-average football smarts and general intelligence. Plays with a nasty streak. Solid character and work ethic.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- McLaughlin often sets too tall, which will be problematic against NFL speed-to-power rushers. He’s a bit underpowered in the run game, often coming off the ball too high and failing to play with proper leverage.
- Flashes the ability to move his man with his hands, but is not yet consistent in this area.
- As a pass protector, McLaughlin gets caught reaching and lunging when matched up against quickness.
How other scouting services rate Seth McLaughlin (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
79.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
14.0
*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.