Jake Slaughter
Jake Slaughter  C  Florida | NFL Draft 2025 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Jake Slaughter
Height
6-5
Weight
308
College
Florida
Position
C
Class
Junior
Home town
Sparr, FL
81.4/100
Player Rating
40
PositionRank (OL)
5.2
FortyYD Time

Jake Slaughter C Florida | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Jake Slaughter C Florida
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

SUB-POSITION: Center
Last Updated: 09/21/2024
Draft Year: 2025
40 time: 5.20 seconds (62%*)
Age: 21.11 DOB: 12/12/2002
Measurables:
Height: 6-5 (82%*) Weight: 308 (69%*)
Forty: 5.20 (O) (62%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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SUB-POSITION: Center
Last Updated: 09/21/2024
Draft Year: 2025
40 time: 5.20 seconds (62%*)
Age: 21.11 DOB: 12/12/2002
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-5 (82%*) Weight: 308 (69%*)
Forty: 5.20 (O) (62%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 81.4 / 100
Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced
Defense Rating:
77%
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Pass Blocking:
90%
Run Blocking:
86%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 7th
Overall Rank: #217 Position rank: #40
College Games: 26 College Snaps: 1325
Grade: 3 ESPN  Stars 3 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 77/100
Grade: 247 Sports 3  Stars 247 Sports 85 Stars 247 RATING: 85/100
Grade: 3 Stars 3 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
Player Comparison* (Similarity level)
Luke Fortner - Kentucky
95%
Sedrick Van Pran - Georgia
90%
Jarrett Patterson - Notre Dame
88%
Draft Profile: Bio

Hailing from Ocala, Florida, Jake Slaughter made a name for himself at Trinity Catholic High School, where he was named to the 2019 Ocala Star-Banner All-County first team. His dominant blocking helped pave the way for a 2,200-yard rusher and led Trinity Catholic to the 3A regional finals. Initially committed to Florida State, Slaughter flipped his commitment to Florida upon receiving an offer from the Gators.

Slaughter's college career at Florida began in 2021, where he made his collegiate debut against Samford and subsequently redshirted. In 2022, he saw action in all 13 games, primarily contributing on special teams. His breakout season came in 2023, where he appeared in all 12 games and started eight at center.

Off the field, Slaughter has excelled academically. He was named to the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll in 2022 and 2023, and earned a spot on the SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll in 2021-22. In Spring 2024, Slaughter was inducted into the Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society, further cementing his reputation as a student-athlete who excels both on the gridiron and in the classroom.

Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Shows plus pass protection skills, consistently stonewalling interior rushers and maintaining a clean pocket for his quarterback.
  • Shows good drive and leg churn in the run game, creating movement at the point of attack and opening lanes for ball carriers.
  • Possesses ideal length for the center position, allowing him to engage defenders before they can get into his body.
  • Demonstrates excellent durability and availability, answering the bell for every game in his final collegiate season.
  • Top-level football IQ evident in his ability to make line calls and adjust protections pre-snap, likely stemming from his strong academic background.
  • Showcases positional versatility, having contributed on special teams before locking down the starting center role.
  • Displays good technical refinement in both gap and zone blocking schemes, suggesting scheme versatility at the next level.
  • Scouting Report: Weaknesses
    • Displays heavy feet in pass protection, struggling to redirect against quick-twitch interior rushers who can set up and execute counter moves.
    • Lacks ideal sand in his pants, getting bullied off his spot by powerful nose tackles who can convert speed to power effectively.
    • Shows inconsistent hand placement in run blocking, often landing outside the framework and failing to sustain blocks through the whistle.
    • Limited exposure to diverse blocking schemes may hinder his ability to adapt quickly to complex NFL offensive systems.
    • Tends to play with high pad level on combo blocks, reducing his effectiveness when climbing to the second level and engaging linebackers.
    Scouting Report: Summary

    Slaughter shows promise as an intelligent center with solid fundamentals. His ability to diagnose defensive fronts and adjust protections will interest NFL teams. With a frame that's on par with NFL standards, he has the physical tools to compete at the next level.

    Having only one full season as a starter, Slaughter will likely need time to adapt to NFL play. His progression from special teams to starter in college demonstrates good coachability. With continued development, he could compete for a starting role within a few seasons, particularly in systems that value football IQ.

    Slaughter's draft value lies in his potential to outperform his selection. His NFL ceiling will depend on how well he refines his technique and adjusts to pro-level competition. Teams seeking a center with room to grow and the mental acuity to handle complex schemes may view Slaughter as an intriguing mid to late round option.

    Written By:
    Bill Miller (SEC)

    How other scouting services rate Jake Slaughter (Overall Rank)

    All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
    213.3
    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.