Trace Ford DE/EDGE Oklahoma | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Trace Ford DE/EDGE Oklahoma
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/17/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.59 seconds (94%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER | |
| Last Updated: 04/17/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.59 seconds (94%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: |
58.8 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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79% |
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| Tackling: |
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49% |
| Pass Rush: |
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64% |
| Run Defense: |
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49% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#264
Position rank:
#47
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| College Games: 45 College Snaps: 1474 | ||
ESPN RATING: 79/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#86
Pos Rank:
#66
State Rank:
#6
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 91/100
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| Ovr Rank: #17 Pos Rank: #3 | ||
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RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Patrick Johnson - Tulane |
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84% |
| Shane Simmons - Marshall |
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78% |
| Malcolm Koonce - Buffalo |
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66% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Trace Ford from Santa Fe High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Ford joined Oklahoma State after being heavily recruited.In 2019 as a freshman Ford saw action in 13 games and played a total of 486 snaps for the Cowboys. He recorded 23 tackles, 5 assists, while adding 14 stops. In coverage Ford notched up no pass breakups, one interception, and an elite QB rating when targetted of 44.3. As a pass rusher, he added 33 total pressures, which included 28 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and 2 sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Cowboys in 2020 Ford played in 10 games and took part in 388 snaps for the Cowboys. He recorded 17 tackles, 2 assists, while adding 18 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 26 total pressures, and 19 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and 5 sacks during the year.
In 2022 as a junior Ford played in 9 games and contributed on 265 snaps. He recorded just 7 tackles, 3 assists while making 5 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 17 total pressures, which included 14 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and one sack on the year.
After season's end Ford transferred to Oklahoma where as a senior for the Sooners in 2023 Ford played 12 games and took part in 316 snaps for the Sooners. He also added just 9 tackles, 8 assists, and 8 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 13 total pressures, which included 8 QB hurries, 5 QB hits, and no sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Has a solidly built frame with good upperbody strength and tenacity. Works hard to get to the ball. Plays fast with good initial quickness and closing speed to create havoc in the backfield.
- He’s flexible enough to bend the edge, and he’s at his best when Ford can use his quickness and change-of-direction abilities to counter back inside.
- Ford 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 flashes the ability to shoot gaps as well, and he is a threat to line up inside on passing downs.
- Has the initial quickness to turn the corner but isn't an elite quick-twitch athlete. Consistently high motor and good long speed to close.
- He has enough speed to chase and run in pursuit. Ford has the overall athleticism to hold up in space when dropping into coverage.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Ford could stand to be more violent as a tackler in the run game, as Ford too often allows backs to run through his arm tackles. He also has limited experience dropping into coverage.
- As a pass rusher, he needs the scheme to create deception and confusion to give him a free run.
- Ford remains a bit raw, as he is inconsistent with his hand use and lacks violence in his hands
Trace Ford percentiles vs other Defensive Ends (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Trace Ford (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
263.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
47.0
*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.