Power Echols LB North Carolina | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Power Echols LB North Carolina
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: MULI-ROLE LB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/24/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.70 seconds (53%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 21.3 DOB: 01/20/2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: MULI-ROLE LB | |
| Last Updated: 04/24/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.70 seconds (53%*) | |
| Age: 21.3 DOB: 01/20/2003 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 72.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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80% |
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| Tackling: |
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71% |
| Pass Rush: |
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73% |
| Run Defense: |
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72% |
| Coverage: |
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73% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
7th
Overall Rank:
#206
Position rank:
#21
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| College Games: 31 College Snaps: 1858 | ||
ESPN RATING: 83/100
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247 RATING: 93/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Seth Benson - Iowa |
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91% |
| Drake Thomas - North Carolina State |
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80% |
| Jeremiah Gemmel - North Carolina |
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79% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Power Echols from Zebulon B. Vance High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Echols joined North Carolina after being heavily recruited.In 2021 as a freshman Echols saw action in 5 games and played a total of 155 snaps at linebacker for the Tar Heels. He recorded 19 tackles, 9 assists, while adding 5 stops. In coverage Echols notched up no pass breakups, one interception, and QB rating when targetted of 96.7.
As a sophomore for the Tar Heels in 2022 Echols played in 13 games and took part in 804 snaps for the Tar Heels. He recorded decent 89 tackles, 18 assists, while adding 40 stops. In coverage Echols made one pass breakup, no interceptions, and an unimpressive QB rating when targetted of 130.3. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 18 total pressures, and 10 QB hurries, 6 QB hits, and 2 sacks during the year.
In 2023 as a junior Echols played in 12 games and contributed on 841 snaps. He recorded decent 73 tackles, 27 assists while making 44 stops. In coverage Echols chalked up one pass breakup, one interception, and QB rating when targetted of 106.4. As a pass rusher, he produced 12 total pressures, which included 10 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and no sacks on the year.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit.
- He’s at his best in coverage. He’s a fluid mover capable of turning and running with tight ends or mirroring backs coming out of the backfield.
- Echols has violent hands and consistently breaks away and disengages from blockers. He’s instinctive, reading, reacting and locating the ball quickly, and finishing plays as an authoritative, wrap-up tackler.
- Echols 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.
- 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.
- Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on outside receivers.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- He’s going to have to add weight, and even then Echols will likely be a liability against the run.
- He’ll get pushed around at the point of attack.
- Slips off too many ballcarriers and needs to complete tackles - will go for the big hit instead of consistently wrapping up.
How other scouting services rate Power Echols (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
208.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
20.0
*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.