Colby Wooden DE/EDGE Auburn | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Colby Wooden DE/EDGE Auburn
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/20/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.79 seconds (59%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 23.10 DOB: 12/21/2000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL | |
| Last Updated: 04/20/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.79 seconds (59%*) | |
| Age: 23.10 DOB: 12/21/2000 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 83.5 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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82% |
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| Tackling: |
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48% |
| Pass Rush: |
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84% |
| Run Defense: |
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77% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#109
Position rank:
#20
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| College Games: 40 College Snaps: 1854 | ||
ESPN RATING: 79/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 90/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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Drafted: ROUND: 4 - Pick Number: 116 (GB)
Draft Profile: Bio
Colby Wooden from Archer High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Wooden joined Auburn after being heavily recruited.In 2019 as a freshman Wooden saw action in 4 games and played a total of 39 snaps for the Tigers. He recorded just 2 tackles, 2 assists, while adding 2 stops.
As a sophomore for the Tigers in 2020 Wooden played in 11 games and took part in 573 snaps for the Tigers. He recorded 19 tackles, 12 assists, while adding 19 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 24 total pressures, and 17 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and 4 sacks during the year.
In 2021 as a junior Wooden played in 13 games and contributed on 591 snaps. He recorded 41 tackles, 13 assists while making 37 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 41 total pressures, which included 26 QB hurries, 8 QB hits, and 7 sacks on the year.
In 2022 as a senior Wooden logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 651 snaps for the Tigers. He also added 33 tackles, 8 assists, and 29 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 35 total pressures, which included 24 QB hurries, 5 QB hits, and 6 sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- As a pass rusher, Wooden shows quickness off the line and has the fluid athleticism and flexibility to bend the edge.
- Combines excellent power with initial quickness, but one of his best attributes are his violent hands, which he uses with impressive precision.
- Shows a natural feel for setting up blockers and getting them off-balance. His hands are active and violent, and he quickly disengages with blockers and counters when his initial move stalls.
- He’s very good with his hands, a technician with the violence, quickness, and the long arms to ward off blockers. Wooden has a great motor and enough creativity to make plays late in the down as a pass rusher.
- He’s flexible enough to bend the edge, and he’s at his best when he can use his quickness and change-of-direction abilities to counter back inside.
- A technician with a high motor, he has a variety of moves and displays exceptionally good hand use. Wooden shows a strong finishing burst and has the power to hold at the point of attack as a run defender.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks the ability to be a true elite edge burner. While Wooden was able to physically overpower opponents at the college, he will have to develop a wider repertoire of moves in the pros.
- He’s often slow to react and locate the ball against the run.
- Wooden has to develop a counter move or two in the pass rush, and while might have violent hands, he could still improve his overall effectiveness in certain situations
Colby Wooden percentiles vs other Defensive Ends (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Colby Wooden (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
103.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
41.0
*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.