Rocco Spindler OG Notre Dame | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Rocco Spindler OG Notre Dame
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: Right Guard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/29/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.20 seconds (72%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 21.10 DOB: 06/25/2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: Right Guard | |
| Last Updated: 04/29/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 5.20 seconds (72%*) | |
| Age: 21.10 DOB: 06/25/2002 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 58.5 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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76% |
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| Pass Blocking: |
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59% |
| Run Blocking: |
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59% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#354
Position rank:
#65
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| College Games: 12 College Snaps: 578 | ||
ESPN RATING: 86/100
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247 RATING: 95/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Eric Wilson - Penn State |
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89% |
| Matt Brayton - UNLV |
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83% |
| Tashawn Manning - Kentucky |
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77% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Rocco Spindler from Clarkston High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Spindler opted to join Notre Dame.In 2021 as a freshman Spindler saw action in just one game and played a total of 16 snaps for the Fighting Irish. He allowed no QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks while playing sparingly.
As a sophomore in 2022 he played in just one game and a total of 3 snaps. He conceded no QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks while playing sparingly.
In 2023 as a junior Spindler saw action in 10 games and totaled 559 snaps. He gave up 7 QB hurries, 5 QB hits, and 2 sacks while playing at right guard.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Plays with appropriate wide base and intelligence, instincts and agility to seal the edge. Aggressive extending with power to punch and looks comfortable in space.
- When his hand placement is right, Spindler has the strong grip that allows him to manhandle opponents. Spindler plays with a mean streak and keeps the nastiness going through the whistle.
- Has a stout build with a strong, flexible core. He’s a rock in the middle of the line as a pass protector, with the heavy hands and strong grip to hold his own against bigger defensive tackles.
- Finishes and doesn't quit; competitor with a positive attitude and leadership traits that coaches admire.
- As a pass protector, he plays with good balance and holds up against the bull rush. Spindler has strong hands and does a nice job gripping and latching on once he has his hands on the pass rusher.
- Awareness is above-average for his limited experience. Sells trap block and can turn to seal. Fluid getting to and adjust at the second level.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- He’s not ideal as a pulling guard, lacking the speed to get out in front as a lead blocker and struggling to change directions out in space.
- Susceptible to speed rushers. Has only average quickness off the snap and doesn't possess the acceleration or arm length to corral defenders once they cross his face.
- Could be a liability against speed-to-power pass rushers early in his career.
How other scouting services rate Rocco Spindler (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
418.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
65.0
*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.