Rayshard Ashby LB Virginia Tech | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Rayshard Ashby LB Virginia Tech
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 03/11/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.72 seconds (47%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: BOX LB | |
| Last Updated: 03/11/2021 | |
| Draft Year: 2021 | |
| 40 time: 4.72 seconds (47%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 64.0 / 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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64% |
| Pass Rush: |
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53% |
| Run Defense: |
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57% |
| Coverage: |
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58% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
7th
Overall Rank:
#202
Position rank:
#23
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| College Games: 35 College Snaps: 2253 | ||
ESPN RATING: 77/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#99
Pos Rank:
#21
State Rank:
#22
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 83/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
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Strengths
- Trusts his eyes and shows no hesitation with good anticipation to avoid blockers.
- Has enough hustle and athleticism to make plays in the flat against running backs. Lacks height but has the vertical and timing to knock away passes when approaching the quarterback.
- Downhill defender and physical tackler. Uses his eyes to decipher and break down the play, showing good awareness and discipline to sniff out fakes.
- Shows the closing burst and footwork to work well in tight areas.
- Plays fast, flows with the action, showing smooth lateral agility and short-area burst. Has good instincts and awareness to quickly find the ball.
Weaknesses
- Occasionally overruns plays due to aggressive nature. Hesitates when facing running back Blocks while rushing the passer.
- Limited vision and is easily fooled by misdirection. Lacks range and lateral agility in coverage.
- Often engulfed by NFL-caliber tackles due to his lack of height. Must improve consistency in beating cut blocks.
- He's a tweener who lacks the bulk and strength to be a thumper inside and isn't fast enough to stay on the weak side in the NFL.
- Gets caught with the eyes in the backfield at times. Strong backs can run through his tackle attempts if he's not in position.
How other scouting services rate Rayshard Ashby (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
423.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
73.0
*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.