Jamar Watson OLB/EDGE Kentucky | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Jamar Watson OLB/EDGE Kentucky
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: COVERAGE LB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/11/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.78 seconds (25%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: COVERAGE LB | |
| Last Updated: 03/11/2021 | |
| Draft Year: 2021 | |
| 40 time: 4.78 seconds (25%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 35.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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81% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Tackling: |
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38% |
| Pass Rush: |
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61% |
| Run Defense: |
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48% |
| Coverage: |
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54% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#640
Position rank:
#72
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| College Games: 36 College Snaps: 1505 | ||
ESPN RATING: 69/100
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Signed as an undrafted free agent by Pittsburgh Steelers
Strengths
- Has a filled-out frame with good thickness. Plays at full speed at all times with an active motor and determined quickness in pursuit.
- He has good reaction skills and awareness. Forceful tackler vs. the run.
- Gets his hands in the passing lanes. Effort is mere in coverage.
- Thickly built with classic linebacker size, adequate strength and the smarts to cover up his athletic shortcomings in the right scheme.
- Tough between-the-tackles defender who shimmies past blockers to fill lanes. Downhill, aggressive run-stuffer with enough strength to stop ballcarriers in the hole.
Weaknesses
- Limited vision and is easily fooled by misdirection. Lacks range and lateral agility in coverage.
- Chase speed is below average, and he gets too upright as a pass rusher - needs to play with better leverage.
- Lacks elite quickness and change-of-direction ability to handle NFL slot receivers after initial contact.
- Can be too hesitant when he doesn't find the ball immediately.
- He's a tweener who lacks the bulk and strength to be a thumper inside and isn't fast enough to stay on the weak side in the NFL.
How other scouting services rate Jamar Watson (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
346.2
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
61.0
*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.