Jacob Parrish CB Kansas State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Jacob Parrish CB Kansas State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Outside Man/Press CB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 12/13/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.49 seconds (52%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Outside Man/Press CB | |
| Last Updated: 12/13/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.49 seconds (52%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 82.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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79% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 68.4 | |
| Tackling: |
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81% |
| Run Defense: |
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67% |
| Coverage: |
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88% |
| Zone: |
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85% |
| Man/Press: |
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85% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#202
Position rank:
#40
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| College Games: 34 College Snaps: 1580 | ||
ESPN RATING: 73/100
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247 RATING: 80/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.4 (89%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Jarvis Brownlee Jr. - Louisville |
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85% |
| Asante Samuel Jr. - Florida State |
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83% |
| Clark Phillips III - Utah |
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80% |
Draft Profile: Bio
A three-star recruit out of Olathe North High School, Jacob Parrish emerged as more than just another developmental prospect in the Wildcats' secondary. The versatile athlete spent his high school career leaving his mark on both sides of the ball, setting school records in receiving while simultaneously developing his coverage skills with 6 interceptions and 21 passes defended.After seeing action in all 14 games as a freshman in 2022, Parrish seized his opportunity in 2023, starting all 12 games he was available for and establishing himself as one of the Big 12's premier ballhawks. His four interceptions tied for fourth in the conference, while his 13 passes defended showcased his consistent ability to disrupt passing lanes. His spectacular two-interception performance against Texas highlighted his natural playmaking instincts.
The 5'10", 198-pound corner capped off his breakout campaign with All-Big 12 Honorable Mention honors, demonstrating his evolution from special teams contributor to defensive difference-maker. His statistical progression tells the story of a player who gained confidence with each start, consistently finding ways to impact games despite missing time with injury.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Showcases exceptional click-and-close ability when breaking on routes, using precise footwork to maintain positioning through transitions
- Sixth sense for disrupting passing lanes - consistently gets his hands on contested throws despite giving up size to receivers
- Brings controlled chaos to the run game, showing surprising pop when taking on blocks and finishing tackles near the line
- Devastating plant-and-drive ability lets him jump underneath routes with explosive burst, shutting down quick game concepts
- Processes route combinations with veteran savvy, rarely fooled by misdirection or combination patterns
- Masters the art of legal contact through routes - disrupts timing without drawing laundry from officials
- Demonstrates advanced feel for spacing in coverage shells, baiting quarterbacks into dangerous throws
- Brings third-phase value and a competitive streak that elevates the entire defensive backfield's energy
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Frame limitations create matchup concerns against the NFL's bigger boundary receivers, especially in red zone situations
- Can get swallowed up by physical blockers on the edge, leading to containment issues in the run game
- Build-up speed raises questions about his ability to match vertical threats at the next level
- Occasionally gets caught reading backfield action too aggressively, leaving him vulnerable to double moves
- Will need to develop additional upper body strength to survive against NFL-caliber press releases
Scouting Report: Summary
Best suited for a defense that emphasizes pattern-matching concepts from off coverage, where his processing speed and explosive breaks can shine. His compact frame and instantaneous acceleration profile naturally as an inside defender at the next level.Day one contributions will come on special teams and sub-package duties while he develops the technical refinement needed for full-time work. Defensive coordinators will maximize his skill set by deploying him against shifty slot receivers where his combination of processing speed and quick-trigger reactions can neutralize short and intermediate routes.
Though size restrictions may limit his ceiling as an outside corner, Parrish's blend of football IQ, rapid diagnosis skills, and competitive fire project him as a valuable chess piece in defensive packages that emphasize versatility and pattern reading. His ultimate impact will hinge on landing with a coordinator who can scheme around his physical limitations while maximizing his instinctive playmaking ability.
How other scouting services rate Jacob Parrish (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
167.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
47.0
*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.