Tommy Eichenberg LB Ohio State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Tommy Eichenberg LB Ohio State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
PLAY STYLE: BOX LB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last Updated: 03/13/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Draft Year: 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 time: 4.69 seconds (56%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Age: 22.4 DOB: 11/11/2001 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PLAY STYLE: BOX LB | |
Last Updated: 03/13/2024 | |
Draft Year: 2024 | |
40 time: 4.69 seconds (56%*) | |
Age: 22.4 DOB: 11/11/2001 | |
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Overall Rating: | 81.3 / 100 | |
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Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
Offense Rating: |
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81% |
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Tackling: |
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86% |
Pass Rush: |
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74% |
Run Defense: |
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81% |
Coverage: |
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68% |
DRAFT PROJECTION:
5th
Overall Rank:
#145
Position rank:
#10
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College Games: 38 College Snaps: 1746 | ||
College Combine Results
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Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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SirVocea Dennis - Pittsburgh |
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85% |
Cam Jones - Indiana |
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85% |
Marte Mapu - Sacramento State |
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80% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Tommy Eichenberg from St Ignatius High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Eichenberg joined Ohio State after being heavily recruited.In 2019 as a freshman Eichenberg saw action in just 2 games and played a total of 5 snaps at linebacker for the Buckeyes. He recorded only one tackle, no assists, while adding one stop.
As a sophomore for the Buckeyes in 2020 Eichenberg played in one game and took part in 6 snaps for the Buckeyes. He recorded only 2 tackles, no assists, while adding one stop.
In 2021 as a junior Eichenberg played in 13 games and contributed on 431 snaps. He recorded 45 tackles, 21 assists while making 31 stops. In coverage Eichenberg chalked up 2 pass breakups, one interception, and an unimpressive QB rating when targetted of 134.1. As a pass rusher, he produced 9 total pressures, which included 7 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and no sacks on the year.
In 2022 as a senior Eichenberg logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 697 snaps for the Buckeyes. He also added decent 84 tackles, 27 assists, and 65 stops. While in coverage Eichenberg made 3 pass breakups, one interception, and QB rating when targetted of 87.5. As a pass rusher, he tallied 22 total pressures, which included 14 QB hurries, 4 QB hits, and 4 sacks on the season.
In 2023 as a fifth year senior Eichenberg logged playing time in 10 games and logged a total of 607 snaps for the Buckeyes. He also added decent 57 tackles, 27 assists, and 31 stops. While in coverage Eichenberg made 2 pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 100.5. As a pass rusher, he tallied 11 total pressures, which included 8 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and one sack on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Eichenberg 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.
- He’s rangy and instinctive when he’s looking into the backfield as a zone defender.
- Has a filled-out frame with good thickness. Plays at full speed at all times with an active motor and determined quickness in pursuit.
- He has good quickness and an excellent understanding of angles, often beating blockers to the spot.
- He chases well in pursuit, and Eichenberg has the athleticism to play in space if asked to drop into coverage.
- Has the combination of size and athleticism worthy of development.
- Eichenberg has the fluid movement skills and speed to turn and run in coverage against tight ends.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- He’s more of a grab-and-drag tackler who could stand to be more violent as a hitter.
- As a pass rusher, Eichenberg needs the scheme to create deception and confusion to give him a free run.
- Eichenberg is in a hurry to get upfield but shows poor instincts when locating the ball against the run.
Tommy Eichenberg percentiles vs other Linebackers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Tommy Eichenberg (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
97.2
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
12.0
*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.