Sataoa Laumea OT Utah | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Sataoa Laumea OT Utah
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: Multi-role OL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.25 seconds (53%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: Multi-role OL | |
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 5.25 seconds (53%*) | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 80.7 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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77% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Pass Blocking: |
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57% |
| Run Blocking: |
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71% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
5th
Overall Rank:
#162
Position rank:
#34
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| College Games: 44 College Snaps: 2931 | ||
ESPN RATING: 79/100
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247 RATING: 91/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Spencer Burford - UTSA |
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76% |
| Nick Broeker - Mississippi |
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74% |
| Tyler Steen - Alabama |
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74% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Sataoa Laumea, a product of Eisenhower High School, made an immediate impact upon joining the Utah Utes. After redshirting his first year, he hit the ground running in the COVID-shortened 2020 season, starting every game at right guard. His transition from high school, where he was a two-way player and an All-CIF Southern Section Division 10 Offensive Player of the Year, to college was seamless. At Utah, he quickly established himself as a linchpin on the offensive line, showcasing his skills in 45 career games with remarkable consistency. His adaptability was on full display as he successfully transitioned to right tackle, earning first-team All-Pac-12 honors in 2022, further solidifying his position as a key player in Utah’s offense.Scouting Report: Strengths
- Brings a powerful initial punch and explosive start from his stance, quickly establishing control over defenders.
- Exhibits strong play strength and versatility, effectively playing both guard and tackle positions with proficiency.
- Good at diagnosing stunts and blitzes, showcasing high football IQ and awareness.
- Demonstrates excellent competitive toughness and determination, fighting till the whistle on every play.
- Capable of using his body to scoop defenders out of gaps, showing effective play strength.
- Displays fluidity and agility in moving to targets in space, effective as a puller or climbing to second-level targets.
- Has the upper-body power to neutralize defenders and collect them into his edge, showcasing strong hands.
- Aware and adept at handling twisting fronts, indicating good on-field awareness and adaptability.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Struggles with consistency in hand placement, leading to missed opportunities to sustain blocks in pass protection.
- Frequent lunging at defenders, especially against speed rushers, compromises balance and effectiveness.
- Hand placement tends to be wide, reducing efficiency in controlling defenders.
- Challenges in maintaining pad level consistency, affecting leverage in run blocking.
- Over-sets in pass protection, opening inside tracks and compromising pocket integrity.
Scouting Report: Summary
Sataoa Laumea enters the NFL Draft with a mixed bag of traits that have scouts intrigued but cautious. Laumea’s strong initial punch and ability to quickly diagnose defensive schemes make him a potential asset as a run blocker. His prowess at moving to space, combined with a notable competitive toughness, aligns with the demands of an NFL offensive lineman. However, his challenges with hand placement and maintaining pad level could hinder his effectiveness against the league’s elite defenders.Laumea’s performance on film reveals a player with the raw tools necessary for the next level but needing refinement, especially as a pass protector, where he is subpar. His tendency to over-set and his struggles with consistent leverage point to areas for development. Despite these concerns, his physicality at the point of attack and his capacity to anchor against bull rushers indicate a foundation on which NFL coaches can build. Transitioning to guard may mitigate some of the issues exposed when facing speed rushers on the edge, suggesting his initial impact could come from the interior.
Sataoa Laumea percentiles vs other Offensive Tackles (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Sataoa Laumea (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
144.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
38.0
*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.