Zeke Correll C NC State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Zeke Correll C NC State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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Last Updated: 12/06/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Draft Year: 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 time: 5.10 seconds (82%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SUB-POSITION: Center | |
Last Updated: 12/06/2024 | |
Draft Year: 2025 | |
40 time: 5.10 seconds (82%*) | |
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Overall Rating: | 76.1 / 100 | |
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Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
Defense Rating: |
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74% |
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Pass Blocking: |
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77% |
Run Blocking: |
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68% |
DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#351
Position rank:
#69
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College Games: 50 College Snaps: 2697 | ||
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#8
Pos Rank:
#4
State Rank:
#3
College Combine Results
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Ovr Rank: #81 Pos Rank: #3 | ||
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Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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Dylan McMahon - NC State |
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95% |
Will Putnam - Clemson |
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92% |
Charles Turner III - LSU |
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86% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Zeke Correll, born in Cincinnati, Ohio, stands at 6'3" and weighs 300 pounds. At Anderson High School, Correll emerged as a top-10 offensive guard prospect nationally, earning First Team All-State honors and an invitation to the 2019 Under Armour All-American Game. His recruiting profile boasted 4-star ratings from ESPN, 247Sports, and Rivals, with rankings as high as the No. 95 overall player nationally by Rivals.Correll's collegiate career began at Notre Dame in 2019. As a freshman, he saw action in four games. In 2020, he made his first starts, including the CFP Semifinal against Alabama. Correll's role expanded in 2021, appearing in nine games with six starts. His junior year in 2022 saw him start all 13 games, contributing to an offense that averaged 4.6 yards per carry and 31.77 points per game.
In 2023, Correll started 10 games for Notre Dame, earning a Joe Moore Award semifinalist nod. He was integral to one of Notre Dame's most prolific offenses, which ranked second in school history with 39.1 points per game and set records in several categories. Following the 2023 season, Correll transferred to NC State in January 2024 for his final year of eligibility.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- As a pass protector, Correll plays with good balance and holds up against the bull rush. Correll has strong hands and does a nice job gripping and latching on once he has his hands on the pass rusher.
- A smooth mover and covers a lot of ground, working hard to mirror rushers; agile and keeps his feet moving.
- Versatility to play both center and guard positions, offering valuable roster flexibility at the next level
- Displays consistent snapping accuracy, even when faced with zero-tech nose tackles
- Utilizes leverage effectively in the run game, consistently playing with a low pad level
- Exhibits a nasty demeanor through the whistle, finishing blocks and seeking out work downfield
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks ideal length for an interior lineman, potentially struggling to control longer-armed defenders
- Shows limited explosiveness off the snap, often failing to generate significant movement on down blocks
- Can be susceptible to quick swim moves, occasionally losing positioning against more agile 3-techs
- Tendency to lunge in the run game, compromising balance and allowing defenders to disengage
- Inconsistent when climbing to the second level, taking circuitous paths to linebackers in space
Scouting Report: Summary
A technically sound interior lineman, Correll's NFL prospects will be influenced by his final season at NC State following his transfer from Notre Dame. This move could provide valuable exposure to a different offensive system, potentially enhancing his versatility. His experience in Notre Dame's pro-style offense, combined with his time at NC State, should ease the transition to NFL-level protections and run concepts. However, he'll need to demonstrate improved functional strength to consistently handle NFL-caliber defensive tackles.Correll's ability to play both center and guard positions adds significant value, potentially making him an attractive day-three target for teams seeking offensive line depth. His high football IQ and skill in diagnosing stunts and blitz packages could allow him to contribute as a backup early in his career, with the potential to develop into a solid starter in a zone-blocking scheme.
While Correll may face challenges as a drive blocker in gap schemes, his pass protection skills and positional flexibility offer a relatively high floor as a reliable depth piece. Teams valuing intelligence and technique over raw power in their interior linemen may view Correll as a developmental prospect with the potential to outperform his draft position, especially if he shows growth during his final collegiate season at NC State.
Written By:
Felix Green (ACC)
Zeke Correll percentiles vs other Centers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Zeke Correll (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
267.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
54.0
*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.