Eric Douglas C South Carolina | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Eric Douglas C South Carolina
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.36 seconds (26%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: Center | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 5.36 seconds (26%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 67.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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74% |
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| Pass Blocking: |
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57% |
| Run Blocking: |
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55% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#418
Position rank:
#74
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| College Games: 45 College Snaps: 2469 | ||
ESPN RATING: 76/100
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247 RATING: 90/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Eric Douglas from Mallard Creek High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Douglas opted to join South Carolina.In 2018 as a freshman Douglas saw action in just 3 games and played a total of 24 snaps for the Gamecocks. He allowed no QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks while playing at left guard.
As a sophomore in 2019 he played in 7 games and a total of 157 snaps. He conceded 4 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and one sack while playing the majority of his snaps at right guard, and the rest at tight tackle.
In 2020 as a junior Douglas saw action in 10 games and totaled 676 snaps. He gave up just 3 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and one sack while playing at center.
In 2021 as a senior Douglas saw action in 13 games and played a total of 849 snaps for the Gamecocks. He allowed 13 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and 2 sacks while playing at center.
In 2022 as a fifth year senior Douglas saw action in 12 games and played a total of 763 snaps for the Gamecocks. He allowed an unipressive 18 QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks while playing at center.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Solid positional run blocker who flashes the nasty demeanor and killer instinct scouts covet.
- Coordinated when moving to the second level as a run blocker, capable of landing blocks on the move.
- Plays with appropriate wide base and intelligence, instincts and agility to seal the edge. Aggressive extending with power to punch and looks comfortable in space.
- Douglas has thick limbs and is quick off the snap, and his powerful leg drive allows him to get a push at the line of scrimmage.
- Quick out of his stance with the footwork to be effective in front of screens. Willing to get out in front of ballcarriers to take out defensive backs and linebackers.
- Quick setting up after the snap and slides well to the outside, staying patient and balanced off the snap.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Douglas often sets too tall, which will be problematic against NFL speed-to-power rushers. He’s a bit underpowered in the run game, often coming off the ball too high and failing to play with proper leverage.
- While he’s solid as an athlete, he’s more comfortable moving forward as a run blocker than setting in pass protection, as Douglas too often relies solely on his initial punch to stand up pass rushers instead of moving his feet.
- Flashes the ability to move his man with his hands, but is not yet consistent in this area.
Eric Douglas percentiles vs other Centers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Eric Douglas (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
503.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
111.0
*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.