Ernest Willor Jr. DL/EDGE James Madison |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #13 SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/02/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.66 seconds (92%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #13 | |
| SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL | |
| Last Updated: 11/02/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.66 seconds (92%*) | |
| Overall Rating: | 65.4 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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69% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Tackling: |
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37% |
| Pass Rush: |
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54% |
| Run Defense: |
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58% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#979
Position rank:
#80 (DL)
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| College Games: 9 College Snaps: 126 | ||
| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jesus Gibbs - Towson |
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86% |
| Julius Welschof - Charlotte |
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77% |
| Justus Te'i - Utah State |
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68% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Ernest Willor Jr. played at St. Paul's in Baltimore and IMG Academy before finishing at Concordia Prep, where his 47 tackles, nine for loss and seven sacks earned him Maryland's Division II player of the year. ESPN ranked him No. 68 nationally, he was an Under Armour all-star selection, and he was Wisconsin's top signee in the 2024 class after collecting 15 offers.Willor saw limited playing time at Wisconsin in 2024 and 2025 and left Madison that winter, choosing James Madison for a fresh start in the Sun Belt. He arrived with eligibility to play beyond this season.
At James Madison, Willor has been a rotational edge rusher, playing 126 snaps in nine games. His standout performance came in the 49-22 rout of Georgia State on 17 October, when he made three tackles, sacked the quarterback twice and forced a fumble.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Got to the quarterback twice and forced a fumble against Georgia State
- Explosive first step backed by elite forty speed
- Former top-70 national recruit and Under Armour All-American
- Eight pressures on just 126 defensive snaps this season
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Rotational role, averaging about 14 snaps a game
- Lean frame that can be moved off the ball in the run game
- Wagner saw him miss two tackles in a September home game
- Played sparingly in his two seasons at Wisconsin
- Most of his production this season came in a single game
Scouting Report: Summary
Willor is a fast, explosive edge rusher who was one of Wisconsin's top recruits. He has produced in limited snaps at James Madison, with a pair of sacks and a forced fumble against Georgia State.However, he plays only about 14 snaps a game, and most of his production came in that one outing. His frame is lean, and he played sparingly at Wisconsin.
Overall, Willor is a raw, athletic pass rusher with upside. He projects as a priority free agent who needs a bigger role to rise.
How other scouting services rate Ernest Willor Jr. (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
495.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
80.0
*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.