Princewill Umanmielen LB/EDGE LSU |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #1 PLAY STYLE: EDGE OLB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/28/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.70 seconds (53%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 21.8 DOB: 02/13/2005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #1 | |
| PLAY STYLE: EDGE OLB | |
| Last Updated: 09/28/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.70 seconds (53%*) | |
| Age: 21.8 DOB: 02/13/2005 | |
| Overall Rating: |
85.0 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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74% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Tackling: |
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60% |
| Pass Rush: |
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81% |
| Run Defense: |
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72% |
| Coverage: |
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73% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
3rd
Overall Rank:
#99
Position rank:
#13 (LB)
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| College Games: 44 College Snaps: 1198 | ||
ESPN RATING: 81/100
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247 RATING: 92/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Drew Sanders - Arkansas |
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93% |
| Brenton Cox Jr. - Florida |
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74% |
| Barryn Sorrell - Texas |
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73% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Umanmielen began at Nebraska before a breakout 2025 at Ole Miss, where he posted eleven sacks and steady disruption and saved his best for the Playoff. He followed coach Lane Kiffin to LSU for 2026 as one of the most coveted edge rushers in the transfer portal.The move has paid off immediately: he opened 2026 with a rush of sacks and tackles for loss in the first two games and has climbed draft boards fast.
A long, explosive edge with a developing move arsenal, he arrives in Baton Rouge as the centerpiece of the LSU pass rush and a name to watch for the 2027 class.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Elite first step and get-off to threaten the corner immediately
- Flexibility and ankle flexion to turn tight and flatten to the quarterback
- Deep, developing arsenal of pass-rush moves
- Speed-to-power to walk blockers into the pocket
- Eleven sacks and steady pressure at Ole Miss in 2025
- Fast start to 2026 with multiple sacks in the opening games
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Anchor and run defense need to catch up to the rush
- Frame could carry more functional strength
- Must prove the production holds across a full SEC season
- Consistency against the best tackles still to be shown
Scouting Report: Summary
Umanmielen is a long, explosive edge with a quick get-off, real bend and a developing move arsenal, and he backed it up with eleven sacks at Ole Miss before a fast start to 2026 at LSU. However, his anchor and run defense trail the rush, the frame could use more functional strength, and he needs to prove the production holds across a full SEC season.Overall, Umanmielen is a bendy, ascending rusher whose get-off and hand work are the draw, with the run-game development the swing. He projects as a developmental starter who rushes first, with the ceiling of a three-down edge if the anchor arrives and the floor of a rotational pass rusher.
How other scouting services rate Princewill Umanmielen (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
70.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
11.0
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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.