Jason Henderson LB Old Dominion | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Jason Henderson LB Old Dominion
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 04/24/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.70 seconds (53%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: BOX LB | |
| Last Updated: 04/24/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.70 seconds (53%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 74.1 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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76% |
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| Tackling: |
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84% |
| Pass Rush: |
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67% |
| Run Defense: |
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80% |
| Coverage: |
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70% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#189
Position rank:
#18
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| College Games: 36 College Snaps: 2100 | ||
ESPN RATING: 74/100
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247 RATING: 84/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.2 (85%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Cam Jones - Indiana |
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85% |
| SirVocea Dennis - Pittsburgh |
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81% |
| Mikel Jones - Syracuse |
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78% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Jason Henderson from Delaware Valley High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Henderson joined Old Dominion.In 2021 as a freshman Henderson saw action in 12 games and played a total of 382 snaps at linebacker for the Monarchs. He recorded 50 tackles, 18 assists, while adding 34 stops. In coverage Henderson notched up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 96.9. As a pass rusher, he added 4 total pressures, which included 3 QB hurries, one QB hit, and no sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Monarchs in 2022 Henderson played in 12 games and took part in 857 snaps for the Monarchs. He recorded a massive 121 tackles, 44 assists, while adding 63 stops. In coverage Henderson made one pass breakup, no interceptions, and a disapointing QB rating when targetted of 122.2. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 7 total pressures, and 7 QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks during the year.
In 2023 as a junior Henderson played in 12 games and contributed on 861 snaps. He recorded solid 94 tackles, 40 assists while making 62 stops. In coverage Henderson chalked up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 104.0. As a pass rusher, he produced 23 total pressures, which included 9 QB hurries, 8 QB hits, and 6 sacks on the year.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- He’s built like a defensive back but hits like a linebacker. Milano has sideline-to-sideline range and is a violent, wrap-up hitter.
- Henderson can be used as a rangy run defender inside, instinctive when it comes to locating the ball with the quickness to get to it before blockers can react at the second level.
- Has the combination of size and athleticism worthy of development.
- He’s an instinctive and active chase-and-tackle 4-3 Will, with the speed to go sideline to sideline. He takes excellent angles. He also has an innate sense for shooting gaps as a run defender.
- The talent is there as a sideline-to-sideline playmaker.
- Henderson takes proper angles and shows impressive closing speed. He’s also outstanding in space and is one of the best coverage guys in this class.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- He’s instinctive with the range to be a quality two down player. Henderson might stay on the field on third downs only if he’s part of a zone-heavy scheme, limiting his appeal.
- Doesn't have enough speed, power or bulk to fit any LB position perfectly in the NFL.
- Henderson lacks the ability to anchor and set the edge as a run defender, and Henderson too often gets caught up in the wash when chasing in pursuit.
How other scouting services rate Jason Henderson (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
189.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
18.0
*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.