Deone Walker DT Kentucky | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Deone Walker DT Kentucky
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/29/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.10 seconds (52%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL | |
| Last Updated: 04/29/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 5.10 seconds (52%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 89.1 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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80% |
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| Tackling: |
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74% |
| Pass Rush: |
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88% |
| Run Defense: |
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86% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
1st - Mid
Overall Rank:
#11
Position rank:
#3
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| College Games: 25 College Snaps: 1226 | ||
ESPN RATING: 79/100
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247 RATING: 9200/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Christian Barmore - Alabama |
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65% |
| Jordan Davis - Georgia |
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59% |
| Phidarian Mathis - Alabama |
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59% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Deone Walker from Cass Technical High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 5-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Walker joined Kentucky after being heavily recruited.In 2022 as a freshman Walker saw action in 12 games and played a total of 498 snaps for the Wildcats. He recorded 23 tackles, 13 assists, while adding 20 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 24 total pressures, which included 20 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 3 sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Wildcats in 2023 Walker played in 13 games and took part in 728 snaps for the Wildcats. He recorded 29 tackles, 13 assists, while adding 29 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 48 total pressures, and 37 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and an impressive 8 sacks during the year.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Walker has heavy hands and uses them aggressively, rocking offensive linemen back. He shows the ability to disengage and out-grapple blockers in a phone booth.
- Combines strength and footwork to fill holes inside, as well. Recovers from cut blocks or falling on his way to make a tackle.
- He’s quick to react and locate the ball, and Walker shows enough speed to succeed in backside pursuit. Walker plays with excellent balance and a strong, flexible core, rarely ending up on the ground.
- Combines excellent power with initial quickness, but one of his best attributes are his violent hands, which he uses with impressive precision.
- Played with good leverage, even on the nose, despite average bulk. Hustle defender with a good bull rush inside that can close and get home when quarterbacks leave the pocket.
- His hand use is excellent; he’s strong in the upper body and consistently swats away blockers.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Walker remains a bit raw, as Walker is inconsistent with his hand use and lacks violence in his hands
- Isn't able to consistently shed blocks and makes plays in the hole.
- Walker struggles with leverage off the snap and plays too tall, limiting his effectiveness as a pass rusher.
How other scouting services rate Deone Walker (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
15.2
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
3.0
*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.