Forrest Merrill DT Arkansas State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Forrest Merrill DT Arkansas State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 03/08/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.28 seconds (16%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: NT/DT | |
| Last Updated: 03/08/2021 | |
| Draft Year: 2021 | |
| 40 time: 5.28 seconds (16%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 41.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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76% |
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| Tackling: |
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49% |
| Pass Rush: |
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51% |
| Run Defense: |
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62% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#627
Position rank:
#98
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| College Games: 29 College Snaps: 1438 | ||
Signed as an undrafted free agent by Los Angeles Chargers
Strengths
- Girth and wide-body size with a strong upper and lower body. Extremely strong with the raw power to overwhelm blockers at the point of attack.
- Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side with strong hands.
- Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase.
- Provides some secondary interior pass rush, getting most penetration when playing three technique.
- Has the upper-body strength to rock his opponent back onto his heels.
Weaknesses
- Might be limited to one-gap systems. Agility isn't a question but misses tackles when he doesn't square and break down.
- Isn't able to consistently shed blocks and makes plays in the hole.
- Appears to have only average arm length, and ballcarriers too often are able to shield him with a stiff-arm.
- Good strength, though his marginal arm length limits his ability to grab hold of ballcarriers as they run by.
- Lacks closing speed and inconsistent quickness off the snap prevents him from being an elite pass rusher.
How other scouting services rate Forrest Merrill (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
345.6
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
83.0
*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.