DeVere Levelston DT SMU | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
DeVere Levelston DT SMU
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.80 seconds (96%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL | |
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 4.80 seconds (96%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 62.3 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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76% |
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| Tackling: |
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52% |
| Pass Rush: |
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59% |
| Run Defense: |
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60% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#352
Position rank:
#56
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| College Games: 45 College Snaps: 1715 | ||
ESPN RATING: 77/100
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247 RATING: 86.4/100
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa - Notre Dame |
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67% |
| LaBryan Ray - Alabama |
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67% |
| Jordan Jackson - Air Force |
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67% |
Draft Profile: Bio
DeVere Levelston from DeSoto High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Levelston joined SMU.In 2020 as a freshman Levelston saw action in 8 games and played a total of 148 snaps for the Mustangs. He recorded just 3 tackles, one assist, while adding 3 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 5 total pressures, which included 4 QB hurries, no QB hits, and one sack on the season.
As a sophomore for the Mustangs in 2021 Levelston played in 12 games and took part in 598 snaps for the Mustangs. He recorded 16 tackles, 10 assists, while adding 20 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 31 total pressures, and 18 QB hurries, 6 QB hits, and 7 sacks during the year.
In 2022 as a junior Levelston played in 12 games and contributed on 594 snaps. He recorded 15 tackles, 7 assists while making 12 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 22 total pressures, which included 19 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 2 sacks on the year.
In 2023 as a senior Levelston logged playing time in 13 games and logged a total of 375 snaps for the Mustangs. He also added 11 tackles, 9 assists, and 10 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 16 total pressures, which included 13 QB hurries, no QB hits, and 3 sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- While Levelston has the flexibility to dip and bend under tackles, what makes him truly dangerous is his ability to counter.
- Levelston could fit as a 3-4 OLB, as he held his own when he was asked to drop into coverage at times.
- Sacks and pressures are product of hustle. Gives effort on every play. Holds the point with length and strong upper body.
- A savvy, versatile and instinctive edge rusher who did a little bit of everything, he was especially effective getting to the quarterback.
- A high-motor player who thrives on physicality, he’s able to fight and win in the phone booth, holding up at the point of attack.
- Levelston has violent hands and consistently breaks away and disengages from blockers. He’s instinctive, reading, reacting and locating the ball quickly, and finishing plays as an authoritative, wrap-up tackler.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Not explosive as a pass rusher or run defender. Lacks elite speed and flexibility to turn the corner and is late off the snap.
- Lacks the fluidity and speed to turn and run with tight ends in coverage.
- Stands up well against the run but is very pursuit-conscious and will take unneeded wide angles.
How other scouting services rate DeVere Levelston (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
402.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
76.0
*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.