Dorian Strong CB Virginia Tech | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Dorian Strong CB Virginia Tech
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Outside Zone CB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/17/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.42 seconds (78%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 22.1 DOB: 03/14/2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Outside Zone CB | |
| Last Updated: 04/17/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.42 seconds (78%*) | |
| Age: 22.1 DOB: 03/14/2002 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 56.7 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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79% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 24.6 | |
| Tackling: |
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61% |
| Run Defense: |
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59% |
| Coverage: |
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70% |
| Zone: |
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63% |
| Man/Press: |
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69% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#297
Position rank:
#44
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| College Games: 38 College Snaps: 1977 | ||
ESPN RATING: 73/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 84/100
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Ovr Rank:
#1471
College Combine Results
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RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Shemar Jean-Charles - Appalachian State |
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90% |
| Ambry Thomas - Michigan |
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87% |
| Jalen Walker - Boise State |
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81% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Dorian Strong from Dr. Henry Wise High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Strong opted to join Virginia Tech.In 2020 as a freshman Strong saw action in 8 games and played a total of 417 snaps at cornerback for the Hokies. He recorded 19 tackles, 4 assists, while adding 5 stops. In coverage Strong notched up 4 pass breakups, one interception, and QB rating when targetted of 70.3.
As a sophomore in 2021 he played in 13 games and logged 649 snaps for the Hokies. He made 26 tackles, 3 assists, and had 8 stops. In coverage he totaled 7 pass breakups, one interception, and QB rating when targetted of 76.9.
In 2022 as a junior Strong played in 4 games and contributed on 201 snaps. He chalked up only 8 tackles, 2 assists, and added one stop. In the secondary Strong forced 3 pass breakups, no interceptions, and gave up QB rating when targetted of 74.4.
In 2023 as a senior Strong saw action in 12 games while playing 657 snaps. He logged 14 tackles, 4 assists, and made 4 stops. In coverage Strong had 7 pass breakups, 3 interceptions, and surrendered an outstanding QB rating when targetted of 10.9.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Fluid mover with decent speed and his length allows him to cover effectively downfield
- Shows good instincts when facing the action in zone coverage, and Strong has solid ball skills.
- Can get up under a receiver’s chin and has the speed to flip his hips and run downfield. Strong has the quick and surprisingly powerful hands to jostle receivers early. But he’s at his best peeking into the backfield.
- Aware zone cornerback who is also adept in man coverage, flashing physical hand punch at the line and straight-line speed to stay with receivers downfield.
- Aware in the red zone, stays on the back line to take away fade throws. Capable of making quarterbacks pay for late throws.
- Tracks the ball well and has the natural ball skills for forcing turnovers.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Struggles to break down in space and can be a liability against the run at the second level.
- Has poor recognition skills when facing the action in zone coverage.
- Isn’t great in route recognition when he’s facing the action, is hesitant and susceptible to double moves, and too often gets unnecessarily handsy when playing trail position
How other scouting services rate Dorian Strong (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
296.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
43.0
*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.