Zach Harrison DE/EDGE Ohio State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Zach Harrison DE/EDGE Ohio State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/12/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.41 seconds (100%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 23.4 DOB: 08/14/2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER | |
| Last Updated: 03/12/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.41 seconds (100%*) | |
| Age: 23.4 DOB: 08/14/2001 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 84.9 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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82% |
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| Tackling: |
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80% |
| Pass Rush: |
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96% |
| Run Defense: |
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85% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
3rd
Overall Rank:
#77
Position rank:
#16
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| College Games: 45 College Snaps: 1492 | ||
ESPN RATING: 90/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#1
Pos Rank:
#3
State Rank:
#1
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 98/100
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| Ovr Rank: #22 Pos Rank: #2 | ||
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RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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Drafted: ROUND: 3 - Pick Number: 75 (ATL)
Draft Profile: Bio
Zach Harrison from Olentangy Orange High School was rated a 5 star recruit by ESPN and handed a 5 star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Harrison opted to join Ohio State.In 2019 as a freshman Harrison saw action in 14 games and played on a total of 281 snaps for the Buckeyes. He recorded 13 tackles, 6 assists, while adding 14 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 7 total pressures, which included 3 QB hurries, no QB hits, and 4 sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Buckeyes in 2020 Harrison played in 7 games and took part on 218 snaps for the Buckeyes. He recorded 9 tackles, 2 assists, while adding 9 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 22 total pressures, and 19 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 2 sacks during the year.
In 2021 as a junior Harrison played in 12 games and contributed on 558 snaps. He recorded 28 tackles, 2 assists, while making 27 stops. In coverage Harrison chalked up no pass break ups, no interceptions, and a QB rating when targetted of 129.2. As a pass rusher, he produced 28 total pressures, which included 20 QB hurries, 4 QB hits, and 4 sacks on the year.
In 2022 as a senior Harrison logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 435 snaps for the Buckeyes. He also added 17 tackles, 7 assists, and 19 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 31 total pressures, which included 23 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and a decent 5 sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Possesses accurate snap anticipation and timing to beat blockers off the edge.
- Has ridiculous athletic skills runs 4.5 at 268lbs can overwhelm opponents and fly past bigger tackles in a blink of an eye
- Has a solidly built frame with good upper body 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 has the classic frame and long arms with some explosion, power, and ability to close.
- Looks the part. Possesses a long, athletic build with room for additional muscle mass. Flashes a burst off the snap, good enough to cross the face of collegiate tackles and put him in position to make big plays behind the line of scrimmage.
- Challenges inside with quickness and strong hands. A run-and-chase defender who can leave a mark.
- Fast in a straight line. Excellent wide and .bull rushes when he's first off the snap.
- Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side with strong hands.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Not consistently the first player off the snap, even when lined up over the ball, but his length, effort, and short-area quickness still pressures double teams and helps penetrate gaps.
- Plays tall and gets upright off the snap. Wins with upper-body strength and needs to focus on leverage.
- Stands up well against the run but is very pursuit-conscious and will take unneeded wide angles.
- While Harrison is an excellent straight-line athlete, he has issues when it comes to changing direction and is stiffer than fluid overall.
- Is an amazing athletic freak who will likely blow up the combine come 2023, but there are always worries that he could be the next Vernon Gholston rather than the next Chase Young
Scouting Report: Summary
Ohio State has been a breeding ground for top-notch pass rushers - in particular, the Bosa brothers and Chase Young, and some scouts are rating Zach Harrison in the same group for the 2023 NFL Draft. There is no doubt that he stands up athletically to all of them and could easily surpass them, but he's not remotely as polished and is still very raw.We consider him to be a boom-bust prospect who could just as likely be the next Von Miller as the next Mike Mamula. Despite this, it's unlikely he'll not be picked on the first day of the draft.
Zach Harrison percentiles vs other Defensive Ends (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Zach Harrison (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
85.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
37.0
*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.