Jerrod Clark DT Coastal Carolina | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Jerrod Clark DT Coastal Carolina
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 04/20/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.25 seconds (20%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: NT/DT | |
| Last Updated: 04/20/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 5.25 seconds (20%*) | |
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 81.2 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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79% |
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| Tackling: |
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59% |
| Pass Rush: |
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73% |
| Run Defense: |
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73% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
5th
Overall Rank:
#158
Position rank:
#30
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| College Games: 37 College Snaps: 1277 | ||
RIVALS RATING: 5.2 (85%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
After high school, Clark joined Coastal Carolina.In 2020 as a freshman Clark saw action in 12 games and played a total of 399 snaps for the Chanticleers. He recorded 13 tackles, 14 assists, while adding 9 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 8 total pressures, which included 5 QB hurries, no QB hits, and 3 sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Chanticleers in 2021 Clark played in 13 games and took part in 407 snaps for the Chanticleers. He recorded 19 tackles, 9 assists, while adding 19 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 11 total pressures, and 7 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 3 sacks during the year.
In 2022 as a junior Clark played in 12 games and contributed on 471 snaps. He recorded 22 tackles, 7 assists while making 22 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 25 total pressures, which included 19 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and 4 sacks on the year.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Delivers a strong punch and uses his hands to shed blocks to make plays in the hole or outside the box. Uses lower-body strength to anchor inside.
- Big-bodied rusher with very good upper-body strength. Strong and stout at the point of attack with the measurables to occupy multiple blockers.
- Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase.
- Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase.
- Clark can set the edge in the run game with his stout build and strong core, and Clark has the powerful arms to shed blockers.
- Flashes quick hands to slap away blocks, but too oft~n gets caught in the hand-fighting at the line rather than quickly disengaging.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Clark remains raw as a pass rusher and doesn't have the foot speed to chase down ballcarriers.
- Clark struggles with leverage off the snap and plays too tall, limiting his effectiveness as a pass rusher.
Jerrod Clark percentiles vs other Defensive Tackles (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Jerrod Clark (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
176.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
53.0
*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.