Harold Perkins Jr. LB LSU | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Harold Perkins Jr. LB LSU
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: COVERAGE LB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/24/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.45 seconds (97%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
SHARE THIS PROFILE:
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PLAY STYLE: COVERAGE LB | |
| Last Updated: 04/24/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.45 seconds (97%*) | |
|
SHARE THIS PROFILE:
|
| Overall Rating: | 86.0 / 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
|
81% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Tackling: |
|
72% |
| Pass Rush: |
|
85% |
| Run Defense: |
|
70% |
| Coverage: |
|
85% |
|
DRAFT PROJECTION:
1st - Mid
Overall Rank:
#22
Position rank:
#1
|
||
| College Games: 25 College Snaps: 1236 | ||
ESPN RATING: 93/100
|
||
|
247 RATING: 99/100
|
||
|
RIVALS RATING: 6.0 (98%)
|
||
Draft Profile: Bio
Harold Perkins Jr. from Cy Park High School was rated a 5-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 5-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Perkins Jr. joined LSU after being heavily recruited.In 2022 as a freshman Perkins Jr. saw action in 12 games and played a total of 463 snaps at linebacker for the Tigers. He recorded 41 tackles, 12 assists, while adding 34 stops. In coverage Perkins Jr. notched up no pass breakups, one interception, and QB rating when targetted of 75.8. As a pass rusher, he added 36 total pressures, which included 15 QB hurries, 12 QB hits, and an excellent an excellent 9 sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Tigers in 2023 Perkins Jr. played in 12 games and took part in 708 snaps for the Tigers. He recorded 44 tackles, 17 assists, while adding 30 stops. In coverage Perkins Jr. made 3 pass breakups, one interception, and QB rating when targetted of 68.6. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 22 total pressures, and 15 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 6 sacks during the year.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Along with great instincts, he’s an explosive mover. Perkins can disrupt plays in the backfield due to his ability to read and react quickly.
- He’s excellent changing direction, an agile mover who can win by countering inside and exploding with impressive burst when closing.
- Tougher between the tackles than many expect. Fluid and quick drop into zone, covers enough ground to be Tampa-2 "MIKE" and knows where the markers are.
- He has a compact build, but Perkins is a crafty edge player who is very good against the run. He sets the edge and effectively wards off blocks with a strong core, powerful limbs, and natural leverage.
- He can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, he also shows good awareness when dropping into coverage.
- Accelerates rapidly and has a great feel for angles. Perkins isn’t huge, but he packs a pop.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Perkins has take-on skills but is probably better off getting covered up in order to maximize his range.
- While Perkins has the take-on skills to be a 4-3 Mike, he’s probably better as a Will so he can maximize his range and speed.
- He’ll need to be covered up to be effective. He’s not the kind of guy you can line up in the pass rush and have him bend the edge; he’s limited to shooting through gaps.
How other scouting services rate Harold Perkins Jr. (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
24.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
1.0
*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.