Vavae Malepeai RB USC | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Vavae Malepeai RB USC
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
ROLE: Work-Horse Back | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last Updated: 03/01/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Draft Year: 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 time: 4.62 seconds (30%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Age: 27.8 DOB: 01/21/1997 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Pro-Day Results |
ROLE: Work-Horse Back | |
Last Updated: 03/01/2021 | |
Draft Year: 2022 | |
40 time: 4.62 seconds (30%*) | |
Age: 27.8 DOB: 01/21/1997 | |
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Pro-Day Results |
Overall Rating: | 65.0 / 100 | |
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Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
Defense Rating: |
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77% |
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Rushing: |
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67% |
Break Tackles: |
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53% |
Receiving/Hands: |
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61% |
Pass Blocking: |
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70% |
Run Blocking: |
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54% |
DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#424
Position rank:
#43
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College Games: 37 College Snaps: 1141 | ||
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#48
Pos Rank:
#20
State Rank:
#2
College Combine Results
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Strengths
- Has good vision to find the hole and get North-South. Gets good initial push and always seems to be falling forward for a positive gain. A hard runner with a workhorse-type back mentality.
- Well-built with a thick frame and powerful lower body which keeps his legs pumping through contact. Patient behind the line of scrimmage, allowing blocks to create openings, and looks for cutback lanes with accurate vision. Hits the hole hard and runs with power to get the tough yards and a physical attitude.
- Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind.
- Shows a surprising burst to beat linebackers to the edge. Can plant his foot in the ground and explode, showing better straight-line speed than expected.
- Fights for extra yardage and is reliable in short-yardage situations.
Weaknesses
- Poor acceleration and takes too long to get up to full speed - a slow starter with little burst.
- Too indecisive and hesitant at the line of scrimmage.
- A tall, upright runner who lacks great power as a runner. Not a quick-twitch athlete and is forced to gear down too much. Not very loose throughout his frame; looks tight redirecting. Will dance and leave his feet instead of taking what's there.
- Loses momentum when he gears down to change direction and it takes him a few steps to accelerate back to full speed. Appears indecisive; will dance too much at the line of scrimmage. Lacks natural playmaking ability.
- Lacks great speed to consistently threaten the edge and can be caught from behind. Indecisive when the hole isn't there.
Vavae Malepeai percentiles vs other Running Back's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Vavae Malepeai (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
432.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
49.0
*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.