J.J. Weaver LB/EDGE Kentucky | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
J.J. Weaver LB/EDGE Kentucky
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: MULI-ROLE LB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/24/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.69 seconds (56%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 22.4 DOB: 11/30/2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
SHARE THIS PROFILE:
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PLAY STYLE: MULI-ROLE LB | |
| Last Updated: 04/24/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.69 seconds (56%*) | |
| Age: 22.4 DOB: 11/30/2001 | |
|
SHARE THIS PROFILE:
|
| Overall Rating: | 75.1 / 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
|
80% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Tackling: |
|
63% |
| Pass Rush: |
|
64% |
| Run Defense: |
|
72% |
| Coverage: |
|
78% |
|
DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#177
Position rank:
#14
|
||
| College Games: 47 College Snaps: 1952 | ||
ESPN RATING: 79/100
College Combine Results
|
||
247 RATING: 89/100
|
||
| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Andre Jones - Louisiana |
|
87% |
| Durell Nchami - Maryland |
|
68% |
| Robert Beal Jr. - Georgia |
|
64% |
Draft Profile: Bio
J.J. Weaver from Moore Traditional High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Weaver joined Kentucky after being heavily recruited.In 2019 as a freshman Weaver saw action in just 3 games and played a total of 51 snaps for the Wildcats. He recorded just 6 tackles, no assists, while adding 5 stops.
As a sophomore for the Wildcats in 2020 Weaver played in 9 games and took part in 267 snaps for the Wildcats. He recorded 26 tackles, 6 assists, while adding 17 stops. In coverage Weaver made no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 94.4. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 6 total pressures, and 5 QB hurries, one QB hit, and no sacks during the year.
In 2021 as a junior Weaver played in 12 games and contributed on 486 snaps. He recorded 20 tackles, 8 assists while making 21 stops. In coverage Weaver chalked up no pass breakups, 2 interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 78.6. As a pass rusher, he produced 23 total pressures, which included 14 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and 7 sacks on the year.
In 2022 as a senior Weaver logged playing time in 10 games and logged a total of 451 snaps for the Wildcats. He also added 29 tackles, 13 assists, and 23 stops. While in coverage Weaver made no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 60.0. As a pass rusher, he tallied 16 total pressures, which included 11 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 4 sacks on the season.
In 2023 as a fifth year senior Weaver logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 627 snaps for the Wildcats. He also added 29 tackles, 9 assists, and 13 stops. While in coverage Weaver made no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 83.7. As a pass rusher, he tallied 25 total pressures, which included 20 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 4 sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Gives effort between the tackles to find the ball and is willing to take on linemen.
- Weaver has the fluid movement skills and speed to turn and run in coverage against tight ends.
- Flashes strength to punch or stiff-arm to get off blocks. Stays with plays downfield, often making tackles even after being hit by multiple linemen.
- Brings down quarterbacks much bigger than Weaver is. Very good motor and regularly chases down plays from behind.
- Good quickness to attack ballcarriers when playing near the line. Breaks down and wraps legs to make the stop.
- He’s an explosive mover who plays an aggressive, physical style. He’s extremely instinctive playing the run, and when he was at his best he showed sideline-to-sideline range.
- Weaver combines the athleticism of a chase-and-tackle defender and the toughness and physicality of a classic 4-3 Mike.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Plays upright. Ducks his head and fails to wrap up at times. Inconsistent in giving full effort to be the second man in on the play. Must learn to use hands to beat blocks.
- As a pass rusher, Weaver needs the scheme to create deception and confusion to give him a free run.
- As good as he is attacking downhill, he can get overaggressive and overrun plays, opening up cutback lanes for counter runs.
J.J. Weaver percentiles vs other Linebackers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate J.J. Weaver (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
177.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
41.0
*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.