Jayden Scott RB NC State |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #1 ROLE: Work-Horse Back | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/02/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.54 seconds (57%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #1 | |
| ROLE: Work-Horse Back | |
| Last Updated: 11/02/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.54 seconds (57%*) | |
| Overall Rating: |
63.8 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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77% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Rushing: |
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75% |
| Break Tackles: |
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81% |
| Receiving/Hands: |
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57% |
| Pass Blocking: |
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59% |
| Run Blocking: |
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46% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#1080
Position rank:
#40 (RB)
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| College Games: 19 College Snaps: 491 | ||
ESPN RATING: 77/100
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247 RATING: 87/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Trey Ragas - Louisiana |
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67% |
| Jermar Jefferson - Oregon State |
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62% |
| Elijah Mitchell - Louisiana |
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62% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Jayden "Duke" Scott ran for about 4,500 yards and 66 touchdowns in his career at Stockbridge High School in Georgia and won a state bronze medal in the 100 meters. He was a three-star recruit.Scott played in one game in 2024 and redshirted. In 2025 he ran 106 times for 581 yards and four touchdowns and caught 15 of 18 targets. His first college start came against Georgia Tech, when he ran 24 times for 196 yards and a touchdown and was named a freshman of the week.
Scott has 62 carries for 358 yards and four touchdowns in five games this season. He ran nine times for 128 yards and two scores against Richmond, with a 65-yard run, and had 148 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries against App State. He fumbled at Vanderbilt, then hurt his foot against Louisville, left the game in a boot and has missed the games against Wake Forest, Stanford and Cal.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Rushed for 196 yards when he first started, against Georgia Tech
- Gained 148 yards and two scores against App State
- Averages 5.8 yards a carry this season
- Reliable receiver who caught 15 of 18 targets in 2025
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Sidelined for three straight games by a foot injury
- Put the ball on the ground in the road game at Vanderbilt
- Middle-of-the-pack forty time for a college running back
- Only 168 carries across the 2025 and 2026 seasons
- Louisville held him to 12 yards before he was hurt
Scouting Report: Summary
Scott is a productive, efficient runner whose resume includes 196 yards against Georgia Tech and 148 against App State. He has gained 5.8 yards per carry this season.However, he has missed three straight games with a foot injury, and his speed is only middle of the pack. He has 168 carries across 2025 and 2026.
Overall, Scott is an efficient back whose 2026 season has been interrupted by injury. He projects as a priority free agent and could play two more college seasons.
How other scouting services rate Jayden Scott (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
624.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
55.0
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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.