Kadeem Telfort OT UAB | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Kadeem Telfort OT UAB
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: Left Tackle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.43 seconds (18%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: Left Tackle | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 5.43 seconds (18%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 73.1 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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73% |
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| Pass Blocking: |
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66% |
| Run Blocking: |
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60% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#359
Position rank:
#60
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| College Games: 30 College Snaps: 1813 | ||
ESPN RATING: 80/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#145
Pos Rank:
#31
State Rank:
#52
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 83/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.2 (85%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Kadeem Telfort from Booker T. Washington High High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Telfort opted to join UAB.In 2020 as a freshman Telfort saw action in 6 games and played a total of 266 snaps for the Blazers. He allowed just 2 QB hurries, one QB hit, and no sacks while playing most of his snaps at left tackle.
As a sophomore in 2021 he played in 13 games and a total of 811 snaps. He conceded 4 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and 2 sacks while playing at left tackle.
In 2022 as a junior Telfort saw action in 11 games and totaled 735 snaps. He gave up 5 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and 2 sacks while playing at left tackle.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- A solid fit for a power-blocking team looking to load up the offensive line with physical tone-setters.
- Wide-body who stands his ground and is especially effectively sliding to mirror and hold off outside pressure.
- Outstanding in the screen game, both because of his instincts to deceive defenders and mobility to get out in front and land blocks.
- Shows a good feel for combo blocks, and Telfort displays good quickness and flexibility when moving to the second level, capable of sealing the back side on reach blocks
- Has a strong, flexible core, and the ability to absorb and anchor against the bull rush as a pass protector.
- His feet are decent in pass protection, especially considering his size and long arms, which allow him to swallow up pass rushers.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Whiffs on blocks after beaten initially and lacks range and lateral quickness. Plays too high and without proper leverage, pad level and can be passive.
- Telfort seems too focused on winning with his hands, too often stopping his feet. Telfort also plays with poor balance in the run game, lunging into contact rather than sinking his hips and delivering a block.
- Had issues against quality counter moves, struggling to readjust. That’s something he’ll see frequently against NFL technicians in the pass rush.
Kadeem Telfort percentiles vs other Offensive Tackles (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Kadeem Telfort (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
378.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
81.0
*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.