Cory Durden DT NC State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Cory Durden DT NC State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Draft Year: 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: NT 0/3-TECH | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2021 | |
| 40 time: 5.22 seconds (25%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 73.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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78% |
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| Tackling: |
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44% |
| Pass Rush: |
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65% |
| Run Defense: |
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64% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#113
Position rank:
#56
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| College Games: 56 College Snaps: 2355 | ||
ESPN RATING: 80/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#189
Pos Rank:
#31
State Rank:
#63
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 87/100
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| Ovr Rank: #361 Pos Rank: #24 | ||
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RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Cory Durden from Newberry High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Durden joined Florida State after being heavily recruited.In 2018 as a freshman Durden saw action in 12 games and played a total of 351 snaps for the Seminoles. He recorded 18 tackles, 6 assists, while adding 17 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 15 total pressures, which included 12 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 2 sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Seminoles in 2019 Durden played in 13 games and took part in 721 snaps for the Seminoles. He recorded 24 tackles, 8 assists, while adding 24 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 45 total pressures, and 28 QB hurries, 10 QB hits, and 7 sacks during the year.
In 2020 as a junior Durden played in 7 games and contributed on 207 snaps. He recorded just 6 tackles, 3 assists while making 4 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 8 total pressures, which included 6 QB hurries, one QB hit, and one sack on the year.
After season's end Durden transferred to NC State where as a senior for the Wolfpack in 2021 Durden played 12 games and took part in 561 snaps for the Wolfpack. He also added 14 tackles, 13 assists, and 15 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 28 total pressures, which included 18 QB hurries, 6 QB hits, and 4 sacks on the season.
In 2022 as a fifth year senior Durden logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 515 snaps for the Wolfpack. He also added 18 tackles, 6 assists, and 16 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 14 total pressures, which included 13 QB hurries, one QB hit, and no sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Tall, solid frame with adequate length and has done a nice job losing the bad weight and firming his body.
- Durden has a wide base and a low center of gravity to hold his ground, as well as the upper-body strength to shed blockers.
- He’s extremely thick through the lower body, and Durden uses his natural leverage to win at the point of attack, often requiring a double team.
- Provides some secondary interior pass rush, getting most penetration when playing three technique.
- Good strength and balance to sit down, lock-out and create a pile, leading to possibilities inside and out (in the 3-4).
- Quick first step with fluid movements off the ball. Highly competitive and fierce, showing relentless effort to the pocket with a nonstop motor
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Durden struggles with leverage off the snap and plays too tall, limiting his effectiveness as a pass rusher.
- He’s stiff as an athlete, as Durden lacks the flexibility to truly threaten the edge.
- Sees the ball well but is stuck on blocks when head-up; does not shed to make plays often enough.
Cory Durden percentiles vs other Defensive Tackles (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Cory Durden (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
334.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
80.0
*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.