Judge Collier CB South Carolina |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #8 ROLE: Outside Zone CB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/02/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.50 seconds (48%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #8 | |
| ROLE: Outside Zone CB | |
| Last Updated: 11/02/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.50 seconds (48%*) | |
| Overall Rating: |
73.0 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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73% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 119.5 | |
| Tackling: |
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65% |
| Run Defense: |
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69% |
| Coverage: |
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58% |
| Zone: |
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59% |
| Man/Press: |
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57% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#539
Position rank:
#76 (DB)
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| College Games: 42 College Snaps: 1607 | ||
ESPN RATING: 77/100
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247 RATING: 86/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Eric Scott Jr. - Southern Miss |
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83% |
| Shyheim Battle - NC State |
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79% |
| Noah Daniels - TCU |
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79% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Judge Collier played at Legion Collegiate Academy in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and graduated early in December 2022. A three-star athlete and Army All-American, he also played basketball and had offers from Navy and Air Force.Collier played in 12 games with two starts in his 2023 debut season. He started all 13 games in 2024 and led the team with eight pass breakups, and he did not miss a game despite an upper-body injury that put him in hospital in November. A knee injury in the 2025 opener against Virginia Tech cost him three games, and he finished with 28 tackles in nine games.
Now a senior, Collier has started all eight games this season. He made seven tackles and broke up a pass when the Gamecocks beat Tennessee 27-24. Earlier, Mississippi State scored twice against him, and he has allowed three touchdowns this season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Made seven tackles and broke up a pass against Tennessee
- Broke up two passes in the September game at Alabama
- Four-year contributor who led the team in breakups in 2024
- Willing tackler who supports the run from the perimeter
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Gave up three touchdowns in coverage, including two to Mississippi State
- Average speed that leaves him vulnerable against vertical routes
- Four penalties this year, including two at Oklahoma
- Missed three tackles at Alabama and five this season
- Knee injury cost him three games early in the 2025 season
Scouting Report: Summary
Collier is an experienced, physical cornerback who has been a starter for most of four seasons. He is an active tackler, as he showed with seven stops against Tennessee, and he battles for the ball in the air.However, his average speed shows against vertical routes, and Mississippi State scored twice against him. He has also been flagged four times this year and missed games with a knee injury in 2025.
Overall, Collier is a tough, experienced corner with limited range. He projects as a priority free agent who will need to contribute on special teams.
How other scouting services rate Judge Collier (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
310.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
67.0
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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.