Elijah James
Elijah James  DT  Liberty | NFL Draft 2021 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Elijah James
Height
6-5
Weight
300
College
Liberty
Position
DT
Class
Senior
Home town
Chicago, IL
55.0/100
Player Rating
70
PositionRank (DL)
5.1
FortyYD Time
Sacks
2
Fumbles Forced
Tackles
45
Sol tackles
16

Elijah James DT Liberty | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Elijah James DT Liberty
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

SUB-POSITION: DT 3-TECH
Last Updated: 03/08/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 5.10 seconds (52%*)
Measurables:
Height: 6-5 (91%*) Weight: 300 (35%*)
Forty: 5.10 (O) (52%*)
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(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
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SUB-POSITION: DT 3-TECH
Last Updated: 03/08/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 5.10 seconds (52%*)
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-5 (91%*) Weight: 300 (35%*)
Forty: 5.10 (O) (52%*)
(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: 55.0 / 100
Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced
Offense Rating:
70%
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Tackling:
50%
Pass Rush:
56%
Run Defense:
51%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #430 Position rank: #70
College Games: 36 College Snaps: 1195
Grade: 3 ESPN  Stars 3 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 72/100
Strengths
  • Can make the impressive chest-to-chest bear hug tackle in the hole due to his ability to wreak havoc in the backfield.
  • Played with lean and leverage against the run, tough for one man to move (sometimes double-teams, too).
  • Strength gives ends a chance to twist inside and linebackers free lane to the passer on blitzes.
  • 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.
  • Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase.
Weaknesses
  • Average athletically with average straight line speed and tight hips. Not a natural bender. Lacks secondary pass-rush moves.
  • Isn't able to consistently shed blocks and makes plays in the hole.
  • Must improve hand use and read-and-react skills. Lacks the violent hands to shed and can be eliminated by double-team blocks.
  • Only average lower-body strength and struggles to anchor at the point of attack. Bit of a defensive end/defensive tackle "tweener" who struggles in traffic with multiple blockers, not always using his limbs effectively to disengage.
  • Might be limited to one-gap systems. Agility isn't a question but misses tackles when he doesn't square and break down.
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How other scouting services rate Elijah James (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
179.0
*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.