AJ Parker CB Kansas State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
AJ Parker CB Kansas State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Dual-Role Zone CB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/16/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.54 seconds (33%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Dual-Role Zone CB | |
| Last Updated: 03/16/2021 | |
| Draft Year: 2021 | |
| 40 time: 4.54 seconds (33%*) | |
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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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78% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 89.4 | |
| Tackling: |
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46% |
| Run Defense: |
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48% |
| Coverage: |
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69% |
| Zone: |
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65% |
| Man/Press: |
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68% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
7th
Overall Rank:
#221
Position rank:
#51
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| College Games: 29 College Snaps: 1602 | ||
247 RATING: 79/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.3 (87%)
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Signed as an undrafted free agent by Detroit Lions
Strengths
- Trusts his eyes with very good awareness. Has very good reaction skills to break quickly on the ball.
- Closes to the ball quite well and possesses the hands to snatch throws away from his frame.
- Aware zone cornerback who is also adept in man coverage, flashing physical hand punch at the line and straight-line speed to stay with receivers downfield.
- Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands.
- Savvy cover skills to recognize and anticipate routes. Understands what's coming and has good ball skills.
Weaknesses
- Has tense ankles and hips with choppy footwork when attempting to redirect and doesn't always look natural changing directions.
- Lacks the recovery speed to catch receivers if he waits for them to arrive.
- Fails to maintain inside technique in man coverage. Not a press corner.
- Needs to tighten his angles in pursuit. Needs to show better tackling technique to consistently finish.
- Will slip off tackles and needs to finish more consistently.
How other scouting services rate AJ Parker (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
515.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
134.0
*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.