Amare Ferrell S Indiana |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #1 ROLE: Zone Slot/Nickel Safety | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/03/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.60 seconds (37%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 21.4 DOB: 06/14/2005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #1 | |
| ROLE: Zone Slot/Nickel Safety | |
| Last Updated: 11/03/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.60 seconds (37%*) | |
| Age: 21.4 DOB: 06/14/2005 | |
| Overall Rating: |
84.5 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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75% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 53.4 | |
| Tackling: |
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76% |
| Run Defense: |
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75% |
| Coverage: |
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88% |
| Zone: |
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82% |
| Man/Press: |
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83% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#119
Position rank:
#27 (DB)
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| College Games: 48 College Snaps: 2222 | ||
ESPN RATING: 75/100
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247 RATING: 88/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Jaden Hicks - Washington State |
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97% |
| Genesis Smith - Arizona |
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86% |
| Tyler Nubin - Minnesota |
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85% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Amare Ferrell grew up in Lake City, Florida, and played at Columbia High School, making 39 tackles and three interceptions as a junior and earning All-First Coast honors. Rivals rated him a four-star recruit and the No. 35 defensive back nationally, and he committed to Indiana in June 2022 over Cincinnati, Florida State, Louisville, Kentucky, Miami and Penn State.Ferrell played as a freshman under Tom Allen in 2023. He became a starter in 2024 under Curt Cignetti, starting all 13 games and intercepting four passes, including a multi-interception game at Michigan State. In 2025 he made 47 tackles, two tackles for loss and four interceptions, against Old Dominion, Illinois, Iowa and Purdue, and he was a second-team All-Big Ten pick by the media. He was hurt on the opening kickoff of the Peach Bowl against Oregon in the playoff but returned later in the game, and Indiana went on to beat Miami for the national championship. He re-signed with Indiana for 2026 rather than enter the draft, and said last season was last season.
In his final season, Ferrell has played in every game. He intercepted two passes in the 19-15 loss to Ohio State, and at Michigan he picked off a deflected slant to set up Indiana at the Michigan 21 in a 13-6 overtime win that moved the Hoosiers to 7-1. He has three interceptions and has allowed 10 catches for 74 yards on 17 targets in nine games.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Has 11 career interceptions, including three this season
- Intercepted two passes against Ohio State this season
- Three-year starter on Indiana's 2025 national championship team
- Allowed 10 catches for 74 yards on 17 targets this season
- Reads the quarterback's eyes and anticipates throws in zone coverage
- Earned second-team All-Big Ten honors from the media in 2025
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Below-average timed speed limits his range on deep throws
- Missed 13 tackles in 2025 and 12 in 2024
- Wins with anticipation more than closing burst on throws
- Gave up two touchdowns in 2025 and one this season
Scouting Report: Summary
Ferrell is an instinctive, ball-hawking safety who has been a starter on one of the best defenses in the country for three seasons. He has 11 career interceptions, with four in 2024, four in 2025 and three this season, including two against Ohio State and a key pick at Michigan that set up Indiana in a 13-6 overtime win. He reads the quarterback's eyes and anticipates throws, and he has allowed only 10 catches for 74 yards on 17 targets this season.He has also been part of Indiana's rise. He started all 13 games in 2024 under Curt Cignetti, earned second-team All-Big Ten honors in 2025 and played through an injury on the opening kickoff of the Peach Bowl against Oregon as Indiana went on to win the national championship. He re-signed for his final season rather than enter the draft, and his experience and ball skills give the Hoosiers a steady presence at the back of the defense.
However, his physical traits limit his range. His timed speed is below average, so he wins with anticipation and route reading rather than closing burst, and receivers who threaten deep can test his recovery. Tackling has been a consistent issue, with 13 missed tackles in 2025 and 12 in 2024, and he has missed six this season. He also allowed two touchdowns in 2025 and one this season, so he will need to show more consistency against quicker targets.
Overall, Ferrell is a smart, productive safety whose ball skills and championship experience give him a clear NFL role, particularly in a zone-heavy scheme. He projects as a fourth-round safety with the ceiling of a starter in a split-safety scheme and the floor of a reliable backup and special teams player. His interceptions alone should keep him on draft boards throughout the process.
How other scouting services rate Amare Ferrell (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
125.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
36.0
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*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.