Durell Nchami LB/EDGE Maryland | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Durell Nchami LB/EDGE Maryland
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 04/25/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.79 seconds (28%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: EDGE OLB | |
| Last Updated: 04/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.79 seconds (28%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 78.0 / 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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60% |
| Pass Rush: |
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73% |
| Run Defense: |
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65% |
| Coverage: |
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68% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
7th
Overall Rank:
#226
Position rank:
#32
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| College Games: 32 College Snaps: 1002 | ||
ESPN RATING: 76/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#111
Pos Rank:
#63
State Rank:
#18
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 87/100
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| Ovr Rank: #598 Pos Rank: # | ||
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RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Durell Nchami from Paint Branch High High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Nchami joined Maryland.In 2018 as a freshman Nchami saw action in 11 games and played a total of 221 snaps for the Terrapins. He recorded only 8 tackles, 4 assists, while adding 8 stops.
As a sophomore for the Terrapins in 2020 Nchami played in 3 games and took part in 99 snaps for the Terrapins. He recorded only 2 tackles, 2 assists, while adding 5 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 15 total pressures, and 9 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and 4 sacks during the year.
In 2021 as a junior Nchami played in 6 games and contributed on 189 snaps. He recorded only 3 tackles, 4 assists while making 5 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 18 total pressures, which included 13 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and 3 sacks on the year.
In 2022 as a senior Nchami logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 493 snaps for the Terrapins. He also added 17 tackles, 3 assists, and 18 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 19 total pressures, which included 13 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and 3 sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Nchami has long arms and displays good power in his hands, which gives him the ability to slip off blocks. As a run defender, Nchami has the speed to chase down ball carriers in pursuit.
- Has a filled-out frame with good thickness
- He can also win going speed-to-power, with the leg drive to push blockers back.
- He has the strong core and powerful hands to shed blockers, and he shows excellent instincts with the ability to quickly locate the ball.
- He has ideal length as an edge rusher, with room to add more weight onto his frame.
- Nchami chases well in pursuit, and he has the athleticism to play in space if asked to drop into coverage.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Nchami remains a bit raw, as Nchami is inconsistent with his hand use
- Plays too high when trying to set the edge. His motor is inconsistent.
- Nchami lacks twitch as a pass rusher and lacks the feet and flexibility to threaten around the edge.
Durell Nchami percentiles vs other Linebackers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Durell Nchami (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
325.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
58.0
*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.