Clay Webb OG Jacksonville State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Clay Webb OG Jacksonville State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: Left Guard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/19/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.11 seconds (86%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: Left Guard | |
| Last Updated: 03/19/2025 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 5.11 seconds (86%*) | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 79.9 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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69% |
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| Pass Blocking: |
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86% |
| Run Blocking: |
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93% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#192
Position rank:
#34
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| College Games: 31 College Snaps: 1801 | ||
ESPN RATING: 90/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#8
Pos Rank:
#1
State Rank:
#2
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 96/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Christian Mahogany - Boston College |
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86% |
| Ed Ingram - LSU |
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83% |
| Cole Strange - Chattanooga |
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81% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Clay Webb arrived at Jacksonville State with a five-star pedigree after spending three seasons buried on Georgia's depth chart. The Oxford, Alabama native wasted no time making his mark once he found the right home, becoming a cornerstone of one of FBS's most dominant rushing attacks. Webb started 31 games over his career with the Gamecocks, earning First-Team All-American honors from College Football Network and being named their Offensive Guard of the Year in 2023 before capping his collegiate journey with a Second-Team FWAA All-American selection in 2024.What stands out immediately about Webb is how he transformed Jacksonville State's ground game into a wrecking crew. He helped pave the way for the nation's 5th-best rushing offense in 2023 and followed that up by anchoring the #2 rushing attack in FBS during his senior season in 2024. The numbers tell the story – Webb surrendered just one sack in 915 snaps at left guard in 2023 and was the driving force behind JSU's Conference USA championship in 2024, their first year of eligibility in the league. Webb's wrestling background (45-1 record with 38 pins in high school) shows up clearly in his hand usage and leverage points.
Before arriving at Jax State, Webb was one of the nation's most coveted recruits, ranking as the #22 overall prospect nationally by 247Sports and the #1 center in the country. His dominant high school career at Oxford included multiple All-American selections and impressive performances in prestigious events like the Under Armour All-America Game. After transferring from Georgia (where he was named co-winner of the Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year), Webb immediately elevated JSU's offensive line, helping them lead the ASUN in rushing offense in 2022 before their move to Conference USA.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Possesses exceptional core strength that anchors his entire game – defenders struggle to knock him off balance even when they have leverage advantages.
- Nasty finisher who accelerates through contact in the run game, creating consistent vertical movement that collapses defensive fronts.
- Shows impressive spatial awareness climbing to the second level – arrives with balanced feet and rarely whiffs on moving targets.
- Technical hand placement is advanced – consistently gets inside the defender's frame before they can extend their arms.
- Processes stunts and twists with veteran-level recognition – rarely gets caught out of position against exotic fronts.
- Wrestling background shows up in leverage battles – consistently gets lower than his opponent at the point of attack.
- Demonstrates excellent body control maintaining blocks through the whistle – defenders can't disengage once he's locked on.
- Displays smooth lateral mobility in zone concepts – creates running lanes by getting defenders moving horizontally.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks the ideal size and length profile for an NFL interior lineman – will struggle against longer-armed defenders who can get into his chest first.
- Shows worrying stiffness when forced to redirect in space – recovery ability is questionable when beaten by quicker interior rushers.
- NFL-caliber bull rushers will challenge his anchor despite core strength – base narrows when he gets walked back.
- Hand timing can be late against quick-twitch interior defenders, allowing them to get into his frame before he can punch.
- Pad level rises through extended engagements, particularly when forced to sustain blocks on longer-developing plays.
Scouting Report: Summary
Webb brings a blue-collar mentality and exceptional run-blocking chops to the interior offensive line conversation. His wrestling background manifests in outstanding leverage and hand usage that allows him to control defenders despite his size limitations. A move to center would maximize his natural strengths while mitigating concerns about length and mass when facing NFL-caliber defensive tackles. His ability to sustain blocks and create movement in the run game will translate immediately to the next level.In pass protection, Webb shows the foundation of a capable blocker who understands positioning and angles, though he'll need refinement against elite competition. His core strength compensates for some physical shortcomings, but he'll be tested by longer, more explosive interior defenders who can get into his frame before he establishes position. While not a finished product in protection, his technical savvy gives him a higher floor than many interior line prospects with similar physical profiles.
The offensive line coach who gets Webb will find a technically sound, highly competitive interior lineman with starting upside in the right system. While physical limitations place a ceiling on his potential, his wrestling background, football intelligence, and exceptional run-blocking prowess make him an intriguing developmental prospect with the tools to outperform expectations. Zone-heavy offenses will particularly appreciate his mobility and finishing ability in space, though his versatility allows him to contribute in multiple blocking schemes.
Written By:
J.T. Smith
Clay Webb percentiles vs other Offensive Guards (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Clay Webb (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
199.8
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
42.0
*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.