Wesley Kennedy III
Wesley Kennedy III  RB  Georgia Southern | NFL Draft 2021 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Wesley Kennedy III
Height
5-10
Weight
180
College
Georgia Southern
Position
RB
Class
Senior
Home town
Savannah, GA
56.0/100
Player Rating
32
PositionRank (RB)
4.52
FortyYD Time
Rush YDs
447
Rush AVG
6.8
Rush TDs
6
Receptions
8
Rec YDs
163

Wesley Kennedy III RB Georgia Southern | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Wesley Kennedy III RB Georgia Southern
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

ROLE: DUAL-ROLE Back
Last Updated: 03/01/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.52 seconds (64%*)
Measurables:
Height: 5-10 (36%*) Weight: 180 (1%*)
Forty: 4.52 (O) (64%*)
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(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
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ROLE: DUAL-ROLE Back
Last Updated: 03/01/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.52 seconds (64%*)
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 5-10 (36%*) Weight: 180 (1%*)
Forty: 4.52 (O) (64%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 56.0 / 100
Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced
Defense Rating:
71%
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Rushing:
65%
Break Tackles:
60%
Receiving/Hands:
54%
Pass Blocking:
35%
Run Blocking:
57%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #400 Position rank: #32
College Games: 30 College Snaps: 936
Strengths
  • 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.
  • Has the feet and feel running between the tackles and in the open field. He has very good vision and patience to pick through defenses.
  • Not the biggest, strongest or fastest but does enough with preparation and instincts to get a look. Not big or tenacious as a blocker in the passing game.
  • Not truly explosive, but possesses enough speed to beat linebacker to the edge.
  • Flashes initial burst and good lateral quickness to sidestep defenders or bounce runs outside with very good foot quickness. Displays very good feel as an inside and outside runner with above average vision to make sharp cuts - good patience· and footwork to pick through defenses.
Weaknesses
  • Offers little in pass protection and poor technique cut blocking, fails to do more than slow down blitzers by laying down in front of them.
  • Does not always read blocks behind pulling guards. May not be big enough to move piles at the next level and has a tendency to bury his head too soon.
  • Not a blocker. Limitations due to size with obvious durability questions
  • Lacks size to be a true power back, will not move piles at the next level.
  • Has a lean frame and lacks ideal bulk or muscle for the position. Doesn't have great strength, lacking a power element to his game to break many tackles.
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*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.