Dedrick Mills
Dedrick Mills  RB  Nebraska | NFL Draft 2021 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Dedrick Mills
Height
5-11
Weight
216
College
Nebraska
Position
RB
Class
Senior
Home town
Waycross, GA
59.0/100
Player Rating
25
PositionRank (RB)
4.65
FortyYD Time
Rush YDs
396
Rush AVG
4.7
Rush TDs
3
Receptions
12
Rec YDs
85

Dedrick Mills RB Nebraska | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Dedrick Mills RB Nebraska
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

ROLE: Work-Horse Back
Last Updated: 03/01/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.65 seconds (22%*)
Measurables:
Height: 5-11 (57%*) Weight: 216 (58%*)
Forty: 4.65 (O) (22%*)
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(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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ROLE: Work-Horse Back
Last Updated: 03/01/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.65 seconds (22%*)
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 5-11 (57%*) Weight: 216 (58%*)
Forty: 4.65 (O) (22%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 59.0 / 100
Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced
Defense Rating:
76%
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Rushing:
64%
Break Tackles:
63%
Receiving/Hands:
54%
Pass Blocking:
53%
Run Blocking:
55%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #343 Position rank: #25
College Games: 18 College Snaps: 682
Grade: 3 ESPN  Stars 3 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 78/100
Detroit Lions Signed as an undrafted free agent by Detroit Lions
Strengths
  • A downhill runner who picks up momentum as he goes and does a nice job absorbing contact between the tackles - physical with good pad level.
  • Quick feet with good vision to pick through defenses. He has solid hands and body control and is a reliable receiver.
  • Has sneaky speed but won't always get to the corner. Runs low through the hole with size and strength to move the chains as an interior runner. Has a strong stiff-arm and spin move to slip defenders. Best in goal-line situations finds another level of determination.
  • Has good burst to and through the hole. A patient runner with good vision and burst for the cutback. Squares his shoulders and can knock the defender back onto his heels. Good leg drive and forward lean to gain extra yardage after contact.
  • Has sneaky speed but won't always get to the corner. Runs low through the hole with size and strength to move the chains as an interior runner. Has a strong stiff-arm and spin move to slip defenders. Best in goal-line situations finds another level of determination. Good recognition as a runner and pass blocker. Natural receiver with versatility as a route-runner.
  • A quick, smooth athlete with the footwork to make sharp cuts and redirect his momentum in a flash. Shows good vision and patience with natural running instincts.
  • Shows a surprising burst to beat linebackers to the edge. Can plant his foot in the ground and explode, showing better straight-line speed than expected.
  • Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind.
Weaknesses
  • A one-speed runner and lacks any explosive qualities with tight hips. Has poor balance and has the bad habit of losing coordination when changing directions - his feet and upper body look to be on two different pages.
  • Too indecisive and hesitant at the line of scrimmage.
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How other scouting services rate Dedrick Mills (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
707.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
65.0
*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.