Antario Brown RB Northern Illinois | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Antario Brown RB Northern Illinois
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Work-Horse Back | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.39 seconds (93%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Work-Horse Back | |
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.39 seconds (93%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 75.8 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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73% |
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| Rushing: |
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63% |
| Break Tackles: |
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59% |
| Receiving/Hands: |
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65% |
| Pass Blocking: |
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48% |
| Run Blocking: |
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48% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#346
Position rank:
#33
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| College Games: 39 College Snaps: 884 | ||
ESPN RATING: 78/100
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247 RATING: 86/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Jerome Ford - Cincinnati |
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70% |
| Tyler Goodson - Iowa |
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65% |
| Rasheen Ali - Marshall |
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60% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Antario Brown from Beach High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Brown joined Northern Illinois.In 2021 as a freshman Brown saw action in 8 games for the Huskies as he ran for 533 yards on 81 attempts for an outstanding 6.6 yards per carry, with 5 TDs, with one fumble. As a receiver he made no receptions for no yards.
As a sophomore in 2022 he played 10 games. and rushed for 689 yards on 111 carries for an outstanding 6.2 ypc, with 7 TDs, with one fumble. In the passing game he pulled in just one reception for 7 yards.
In 2023 as a junior Brown saw action in 12 games for the Huskies. He ran for an outstanding 1164 yards on 187 attempts for an outstanding 6.2 ypc, with 10 TDs, with one fumble. As a receiver he made just 12 receptions for 52 yards.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Possesses quick feet and straight-line speed but doesn't have the elite burst to be a constant big-play threat. Improving patience as a runner, following pulling guards and makes good decisions on his cut.
- He’s patient, letting blocks develop then accelerating. Brown runs with a good forward lean and consistently falls forward.
- He has the flexible ankles to turn the corner and get around the perimeter when the opportunity presents itself.
- He’s at his best working in space, showing the quickness and vision of a return specialist. His stop-start ability allows him to create initial separation.
- Brown has the size and toughness to be developed as a pass protector.
- A downhill runner who picks up momentum as Brown goes and does a nice job absorbing contact between the tackles - physical with good pad level.
- Solid receiver in the flat, capable of running through tackles on the edge to move the chains. Flexible enough to catch passes thrown behind him.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- He’s not physically imposing. Brown is small-framed and won’t be able to carry much more weight.
- Brown can sometimes be impatient, not allowing his blocks to set up, a nuance required for backs to last a decade-plus.
- Offers little in pass protection and poor technique cut blocking, fails to do more than slow down blitzers by laying down in front of them.
How other scouting services rate Antario Brown (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
537.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
53.0
*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.