Jack Kiser LB Notre Dame | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Jack Kiser LB Notre Dame
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: COVERAGE LB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/24/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.68 seconds (59%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: COVERAGE LB | |
| Last Updated: 04/24/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.68 seconds (59%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 70.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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81% |
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| Tackling: |
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88% |
| Pass Rush: |
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76% |
| Run Defense: |
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86% |
| Coverage: |
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82% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
7th
Overall Rank:
#225
Position rank:
#22
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| College Games: 49 College Snaps: 1188 | ||
ESPN RATING: 76/100
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247 RATING: 92/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Jack Kiser from Pioneer High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Kiser joined Notre Dame after being heavily recruited.In 2019 as a freshman Kiser saw action in just 2 games and played a total of 2 snaps at linebacker for the Fighting Irish. He recorded no tackles, no assists, while adding no stops.
As a sophomore for the Fighting Irish in 2020 Kiser played in 9 games and took part in 129 snaps for the Fighting Irish. He recorded 17 tackles, 5 assists, while adding 9 stops. In coverage Kiser made no pass breakups, one interception, and QB rating when targetted of 69.9.
In 2021 as a junior Kiser played in 13 games and contributed on 398 snaps. He recorded 27 tackles, 11 assists while making 13 stops. In coverage Kiser chalked up one pass breakup, 2 interceptions, and an elite QB rating when targetted of 49.7.
In 2022 as a senior Kiser logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 305 snaps for the Fighting Irish. He also added 34 tackles, 14 assists, and 23 stops. While in coverage Kiser made no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 103.6. As a pass rusher, he tallied 6 total pressures, which included no QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and 3 sacks on the season.
In 2023 as a fifth year senior Kiser logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 327 snaps for the Fighting Irish. He also added 39 tackles, 15 assists, and 27 stops. While in coverage Kiser made one pass breakup, one interception, and QB rating when targetted of 62.1. As a pass rusher, he tallied 10 total pressures, which included 6 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and one sack on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Kiser can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Kiser also shows good awareness when dropping into coverage.
- Gets pressures on inside stunts and was too explosive for college guards to handle.
- Shows toughness to get under the pads of tackles to bull them, club them upfield to get the inside lane, or fight through blocks for secondary rush when the passer steps up.
- Has the fluid hips and long arms to turn and run with tight ends, as well as excellent range when dropping into zone coverage.
- Flashes closing speed and agility to reach passers from the blind side or up the middle before they can escape.
- Kiser shows good speed and closing burst when blitzing.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- As a pass rusher, Kiser needs the scheme to create deception and confusion to give him a free run.
- As good as he is attacking downhill, he can get overaggressive and overrun plays, opening up cutback lanes for counter runs.
- He’ll also need to be covered in the run game, more of a Will than a Mike in a 4-3 alignment.
How other scouting services rate Jack Kiser (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
225.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
22.0
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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.