Fabien Lovett DL Florida State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Fabien Lovett DL Florida State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: DT 3-TECH | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.10 seconds (25%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 24.11 DOB: 12/05/1999 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: DT 3-TECH | |
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 5.10 seconds (25%*) | |
| Age: 24.11 DOB: 12/05/1999 | |
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 80.0 / 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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75% |
| Pass Rush: |
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68% |
| Run Defense: |
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85% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#179
Position rank:
#33
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| College Games: 55 College Snaps: 1830 | ||
ESPN RATING: 78/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#301
Pos Rank:
#57
State Rank:
#13
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 88/100
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| Ovr Rank: #436 Pos Rank: #18 | ||
| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Eric Johnson - Missouri State |
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82% |
| Matthew Butler - Tennessee |
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80% |
| Karl Brooks - Bowling Green |
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73% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Originally from West Mississippi, Fabien Lovett excelled at Olive Branch High School where he showcased his defensive prowess with 247 tackles and 55.5 tackles for loss over his varsity career. He then played at Mississippi State before transferring to Florida State, where he continued to strengthen his college football resume. Over his college career, Lovett amassed 93 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, and 6 sacks, earning Honorable Mention All-ACC twice.Throughout his collegiate years, Lovett demonstrated leadership and resilience, overcoming personal challenges including injuries that sidelined him during crucial games. His ability to lead and inspire was recognized with the Bobby Bowden Leadership Award in 2022, honoring his impact on and off the field.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Demonstrates solid strength at the point of attack, allowing him to control engagements with offensive linemen.
- Capable of executing defensive techniques to deconstruct blocks efficiently.
- Demonstrates a persistent motor and commendable effort on the field.
- Natural athleticism aids his performance in complex defensive schemes.
- Effective in employing his long arms and strong hands to maintain block control and tackle consistency.
- Shows flashes of excellence in splitting double teams, using his physicality to his advantage.
- His leadership and maturity have grown significantly, particularly influenced by personal challenges off the field.
- Known for his heavy hands and ability to disrupt the run game by plugging gaps.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks a consistent pass-rushing threat, with minimal effective moves to pressure the quarterback.
- Struggles with quickness off the ball, often reacting a beat late which hinders his initial impact.
- Needs improvement in shedding blocks more quickly to enhance playmaking potential.
- His lateral movement is below average, limiting effectiveness against zone blocks.
- Overall inconsistency in performance, needing to maintain intensity throughout the game.
Scouting Report: Summary
Fabien Lovett stands out primarily for his run-stopping capabilities, anchoring the defensive line with his substantial frame and robust hand technique. His ability to lock out blockers and control gaps makes him an asset in short-yardage situations. However, his pass-rushing repertoire is limited; he lacks the burst and quickness necessary to consistently pressure the quarterback, which could limit his down-to-down utility in the NFL.As a mid-to-late round draft prospect, Lovett's ceiling in the NFL could be as a rotational defensive tackle, particularly in a 3-4 alignment where his skill set can be maximized against the run. His performance against double teams and his endurance throughout games need improvement.
Overall, Lovett brings a blend of raw power and technique that, with the right coaching, could see him evolve into a more complete defensive lineman.
Fabien Lovett percentiles vs other Defensive Lines (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Fabien Lovett (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
168.2
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
42.0
*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.