Taron Vincent DT Ohio State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Taron Vincent DT Ohio State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: DT 3-TECH | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.15 seconds (40%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 24.10 DOB: 02/05/2000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: DT 3-TECH | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 5.15 seconds (40%*) | |
| Age: 24.10 DOB: 02/05/2000 | |
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: |
74.0 / 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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56% |
| Pass Rush: |
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60% |
| Run Defense: |
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72% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#321
Position rank:
#59
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| College Games: 42 College Snaps: 1083 | ||
ESPN RATING: 88/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#12
Pos Rank:
#1
State Rank:
#6
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 98.8/100
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| Ovr Rank: #20 Pos Rank: #1 | ||
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RIVALS RATING: 6.0 (98%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Taron Vincent from IMG Academy High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 5-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Vincent joined Ohio State after being heavily recruited.In 2018 as a freshman Vincent saw action in 11 games and played a total of 100 snaps for the Buckeyes. He recorded just 2 tackles, no assists, while adding 3 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 3 total pressures, which included 2 QB hurries, no QB hits, and one sack on the season.
As a sophomore for the Buckeyes in 2020 Vincent played in 7 games and took part in 158 snaps for the Buckeyes. He recorded just 2 tackles, 4 assists, while adding 2 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 4 total pressures, and 4 QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks during the year.
In 2021 as a junior Vincent played in 12 games and contributed on 370 snaps. He recorded 15 tackles, 5 assists while making 9 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 9 total pressures, which included 6 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and no sacks on the year.
In 2022 as a senior Vincent logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 455 snaps for the Buckeyes. He also added 12 tackles, 5 assists, and 10 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 14 total pressures, which included 11 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 2 sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase.
- Coordinated with smooth movement skills. High-effort rusher and works through the whistle. Relentless worker, fighting off blocks and battling to the ball.
- Provides some secondary interior pass rush, getting most penetration when playing three technique.
- Quick footed with rare burst for his size. Very good quickness off the snap to split defenders and penetrate the pocket.
- High-effort, thickly built defender with good strength and the leverage to create a pile. Locates_ the ball quickly and pursues with passion, showing_ good lateral agility while extending the play to the sideline.
- Vincent plays with leverage and brings good power, especially in his lower body, consistently holding up against double teams in the run game.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Sees the ball well but is stuck on blocks when head-up; does not shed to make plays often enough.
- Not a quick-twitch player. Won't consistently threaten the edge. Few explosive qualities and lacks great initial burst or overall range for the position.
- Stands up well against the run but is very pursuit-conscious and will take unneeded wide angles.
Taron Vincent percentiles vs other Defensive Tackles (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Taron Vincent (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
378.8
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
85.0
*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.