Elerson Smith OLB/EDGE Northern Iowa | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Elerson Smith OLB/EDGE Northern Iowa
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: EDGE OLB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/11/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.77 seconds (27%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: EDGE OLB | |
| Last Updated: 03/11/2021 | |
| Draft Year: 2021 | |
| 40 time: 4.77 seconds (27%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 33.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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72% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Tackling: |
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50% |
| Pass Rush: |
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67% |
| Run Defense: |
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61% |
| Coverage: |
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51% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#651
Position rank:
#74
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| College Games: 19 College Snaps: 900 | ||
Drafted: 2021: ROUND: 4 - Pick Number: 116 (NYG)
Strengths
- Gets his hands in the passing lanes. Effort is mere in coverage.
- Tough between-the-tackles defender who shimmies past blockers to fill lanes. Downhill, aggressive run-stuffer with enough strength to stop ballcarriers in the hole.
- Has good balance and short-area burst to stay on his feet through contact
- Brings down quarterbacks much bigger than he is. Very good motor and regularly chases down plays from behind.
- Big, aggressive hitter who can lay the wood. Has good awareness to quickly locate the ball, keeping his eyes up and on point.
Weaknesses
- Needs work on angles and· finding receivers in zone. Does not possess elite quickness. Fails to break down at times, grabbing shoulder pads and lunging to allow ballcarriers to elude him.
- Can be too hesitant when he doesn't find the ball immediately.
- Gets caught with the eyes in the backfield at times. Strong backs can run through his tackle attempts if he's not in position.
- Limited vision and is easily fooled by misdirection. Lacks range and lateral agility in coverage.
- Attacks the line but needs work on stacking and shedding blocks.
How other scouting services rate Elerson Smith (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
220.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
36.0
*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.