A.J. Thomas S Western Michigan | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
A.J. Thomas S Western Michigan
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
ROLE: Zone Free Safety | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last Updated: 02/09/2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Draft Year: 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 time: 4.55 seconds (56%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ROLE: Zone Free Safety | |
Last Updated: 02/09/2022 | |
Draft Year: 2022 | |
40 time: 4.55 seconds (56%*) | |
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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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79% |
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QB Rating When targeted: | 121.2 | |
Tackling: |
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62% |
Run Defense: |
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58% |
Coverage: |
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51% |
Zone: |
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54% |
Man/Press: |
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53% |
DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#437
Position rank:
#91
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College Games: 38 College Snaps: 2311 | ||
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Strengths
- 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.
- Has a solid frame with a strong lower body and much improved bulk. Fluid and rangy with the coordination and loose hips to quickly change directions.
- Transitions well from coverage to close on the ball. Strong hands, quick reactions for the interceptions.
- Possesses a long, lean build and looks the part of an NFL safety. Highly aggressive coming up in run support, showing the burst to zip through gaps and make tackles behind the line of scrimmage.
- Has good trajectory assessment on the thrown ball, breaks quickly and has decent ball skills
- Has an NFL frame with strong hands, the ability to close quickly on underneath routes and the size to tackle with a thump.
Weaknesses
- Needs to tighten his angles in pursuit. Needs to show better tackling technique to consistently finish.
- Needs to get stronger. Too easily lost in the trash. Not a sudden athlete and shows body stiffness when attempting to quickly redirect.
- Has poor footwork and feel in man coverage and is too hands-on when left on an island.
- An upright athlete who lacks ideal body flexibility and natural explosion to hold up in coverage or space.
How other scouting services rate A.J. Thomas (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
452.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
62.0
*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.