Tariq Thompson
Tariq Thompson  S  San Diego State | NFL Draft 2021 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Tariq Thompson
Height
5-11
Weight
210
College
San Diego State
Position
S
Class
Senior
Home town
San Diego, CA
67.0/100
Player Rating
36
PositionRank (DB)
4.61
FortyYD Time
Interceptions
1
Interception YDS
5
Passes Defensed
3
Tackles
41
Sol tackles
25

Tariq Thompson S San Diego State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Tariq Thompson S San Diego State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

ROLE: Zone Free Safety
Last Updated: 03/16/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.61 seconds (33%*)
Measurables:
Height: 5-11 (22%*) Weight: 210 (59%*)
Forty: 4.61 (O) (33%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
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ROLE: Zone Free Safety
Last Updated: 03/16/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.61 seconds (33%*)
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 5-11 (22%*) Weight: 210 (59%*)
Forty: 4.61 (O) (33%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 67.0 / 100
Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced
Offense Rating:
74%
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QB Rating When targeted: 67.6
Tackling:
50%
Run Defense:
58%
Coverage:
70%
Zone:
65%
Man/Press:
69%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 5th
Overall Rank: #148 Position rank: #36
College Games: 34 College Snaps: 2222
Grade: 3 ESPN  Stars 3 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 71/100
Grade: 247 Sports 2  Stars 247 Sports 78 Stars 247 RATING: 78/100
Grade: 2 Stars 2 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.4 (89%)
Buffalo Bills Signed as an undrafted free agent by Buffalo Bills
Strengths
  • Does a nice job using his eyes to read and react quickly. Smart, disciplined defender who makes plays on the ball and contesting throws.
  • Strong hands to make plays on the ball, effective blitzer who shows well-coached technique and awareness.
  • Has smooth body control with the fluid ability to plant and redirect in any direction. Plays fast and decisive, arriving to the play with fierce intentions.
  • Patient and flexible in his drops and looks natural in space. Aggressive with an active playing style to work through the action - doesn't back down against the run
  • Does a very good job of reading the eyes of the quarterback and reacting with good field awareness and ball skills.
Weaknesses
  • Needs to get stronger. Too easily lost in the trash. Not a sudden athlete and shows body stiffness when attempting to quickly redirect.
  • Has below-average measurables for the position and lacks ideal length.
  • Inconsistent getting off of blocks. Can be a step slow to react when a quarterback comes back to his side of the field late in progression.
  • Needs to tighten his angles in pursuit. Needs to show better tackling technique to consistently finish.
  • Lacks the timed speed to mirror and maintain contact downfield. Loses the ball on slow-developing plays and has a tendency to reach and grab when he gets antsy.
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How other scouting services rate Tariq Thompson (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
231.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
57.0
*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.