Antjuan Simmons LB Michigan State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Antjuan Simmons LB Michigan State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: COVERAGE LB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/11/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.68 seconds (59%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: COVERAGE LB | |
| Last Updated: 03/11/2021 | |
| Draft Year: 2021 | |
| 40 time: 4.68 seconds (59%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 65.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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83% |
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| Tackling: |
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70% |
| Pass Rush: |
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61% |
| Run Defense: |
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80% |
| Coverage: |
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66% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#179
Position rank:
#20
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| College Games: 33 College Snaps: 1640 | ||
ESPN RATING: 80/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#27
Pos Rank:
#20
State Rank:
#8
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 88/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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Strengths
- Handles misdirection well with quick change-of-direction ability. Comes downhill quickly against the run when he has an open lane.
- Flashes closing speed and agility to reach passers from the blind side or up the middle before they can escape.
- Combines very good instincts with above-average reaction skills. Almost always finds the ball in traffic.
- Good closing speed with long arms to drag down quarterbacks and running backs.
- Has the combination of size and athleticism worthy of development.
Weaknesses
- Inconsistent hustle. Only adequate change-of-direction ability. Also loses his balance too often in the open field. Lacks size to bull rush stronger tackles.
- Slips off too many ballcarriers and needs to complete tackles - will go for the big hit instead of consistently wrapping up.
- Must work on using violent hands and defeating cut blocks. Also needs to build a variety of pass-rush moves.
- Lacks the strength to blow up fullbacks and bulk/length to prevent getting engulfed by better linemen at the second level.
- Obvious size limitations. Willing to take on blockers but is easily driven out of the play.
How other scouting services rate Antjuan Simmons (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
333.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
58.0
*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.