Ethan O'Connor
Ethan O'Connor  CB  Washington State | NFL Draft 2026 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Ethan O'Connor
Height
6-1
Weight
172
College
Washington State
Position
CB
Class
Freshman
Home town
West Covina, CA
82.6/100
Player Rating
21
PositionRank (DB)
4.5
FortyYD Time
Interceptions
3
Interception YDS
82
Passes Defensed
7
Tackles
26
Sol tackles
19

Ethan O'Connor CB Washington State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Ethan O'Connor CB Washington State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

ROLE: Outside Man/Press CB
Last Updated: 09/27/2024
Draft Year: 2026
40 time: 4.50 seconds (48%*)
Age: 20.1 DOB: 10/03/2004
Measurables:
Height: 6-1 (81%*) Weight: 172 (1%*)
Forty: 4.50 (O) (48%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
SHARE THIS PROFILE:
ROLE: Outside Man/Press CB
Last Updated: 09/27/2024
Draft Year: 2026
40 time: 4.50 seconds (48%*)
Age: 20.1 DOB: 10/03/2004
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-1 (81%*) Weight: 172 (1%*)
Forty: 4.50 (O) (48%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
SHARE THIS PROFILE:
Overall Rating: 82.6 / 100
Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced
Offense Rating:
75%
Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects.
QB Rating When targeted: 57.9
Tackling:
57%
Run Defense:
78%
Coverage:
75%
Zone:
71%
Man/Press:
74%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 3rd
Overall Rank: #88 Position rank: #21
College Games: 11 College Snaps: 622
Grade: 3 ESPN  Stars 3 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 77/100
Grade: 247 Sports 3  Stars 247 Sports 88 Stars 247 RATING: 88/100
Grade: 3 Stars 3 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
Draft Profile: Bio
Ethan O'Connor from Los Alamitos High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, O'Connor opted to join Washington State.

In 2023 as a freshman O'Connor saw action in just one game and played a total of 2 snaps at cornerback for the Cougars. He recorded no tackles, no assists, while adding no stops. In coverage O'Connor notched up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and an outstanding QB rating when targetted of .0.

As a sophomore in 2024 he played in 4 games and logged 286 snaps for the Cougars. He made 15 tackles, no assists, and had 6 stops. In coverage he totaled one pass breakup, 2 interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 74.0.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands.
  • Shows good instincts when facing the action in zone coverage, and O'Connor has solid ball skills.
  • Explodes out of his backpedal and has the hands and coordination to force interceptions.
  • O'Connor can flip his hips and run, with good top-end speed and the length to make plays on the ball.
  • Plays with the natural balance and ultra-quick feet to mirror underneath, and he’s tremendous at reading routes and reading quarterbacks.
  • Has a nice blend of length, speed, and quickness. He’s at his best mirroring routes underneath, showing fluid movement skills and the ability to change directions on a dime.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Feet aren’t ideal, as O'Connor gets sloppy in his backpedal and can be sluggish when transitioning to close on the ball.
  • Isn’t overly physical and might struggle to win early against bigger receivers in the NFL. He’s also underpowered in run support, not aggressive enough coming downhill, and too much of a grab-and-drag tackler.
  • Tends to play conservatively and give too much cushion when playing off.

How other scouting services rate Ethan O'Connor (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
88.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
21.0
*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.