Julius Brents CB Kansas State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Julius Brents CB Kansas State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Outside Zone CB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/03/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.53 seconds (36%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 24.9 DOB: 01/18/2000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Outside Zone CB | |
| Last Updated: 04/03/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.53 seconds (36%*) | |
| Age: 24.9 DOB: 01/18/2000 | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 86.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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81% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 65.9 | |
| Tackling: |
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86% |
| Run Defense: |
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93% |
| Coverage: |
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85% |
| Zone: |
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77% |
| Man/Press: |
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84% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
2nd - Late
Overall Rank:
#55
Position rank:
#10
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| College Games: 40 College Snaps: 1847 | ||
ESPN RATING: 76/100
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247 RATING: 89/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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Drafted: ROUND: 2 - Pick Number: 44 (IND)
Draft Profile: Bio
Julius Brents attended Warren Central High School and was rated a 3-star prospect by 247 Sports with a scout's rating of 0.890 Following high school, Brents opted to join Iowa as a saftey.In 2018 as a freshman Brents saw action in 9 games and played a total of 363 snaps at cornerback for the Hawkeyes. He recorded just 9 tackles, 2 assists, while adding 3 stops. In coverage Brents notched up 3 pass breakups, one interception, and a QB rating when targetted of 72.5.
As a sophomore in 2019 he played in just one game before taking the year as a red shirt
In 2020 as a junior Brents played in 4 games and contributed on 105 snaps. He chalked up just 2 tackles, 2 assists, and added one stop. In the secondary Brents forced no pass breakups, no interceptions, and gave up a QB rating when targetted of 39.6.
After season's end Brents transferred to Kansas State after not featuring as much as wanted. It quickly paid off and as a senior for the Wildcats in 2021 Brents played in 13 games and took part in 652 snaps for the Wildcats. He logged 43 tackles, 9 assists, and made 13 stops. In coverage hehad 2 pass breakups, one interception, and surrendered a QB rating when targetted of 101.9.
In 2022 as a fifth-year senior put up his best season by far as he saw action in 13 games while playing 726 snaps. He logged 38 tackles, 6 assists, and made 16 stops. In coverage Brents had 3 pass breakups, 4 interceptions, and surrendered an elite QB rating when targetted of 48.3.
Honors & awards
- 2022 All-Big 12 First Team (Coaches)
- 2022 All-Big 12 Second Team (Associated Press)
- 2022 Jim Thorpe Award watch list
- 2022 Second Team Academic All-Big 12
- 2021 All-Big 12 Honorable Mention (Coaches)
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Brents has an incredible combination of size speed and explosion. His measurables are off the scale standing 6-3, with arms in the 93rd percentile, a vertical leap in the 98th, and a broad jump in the 100th
- Brents has the straight-line speed to recover. His ball skills are tremendous, with good hands and the potential to take it to the house any time Brents gets his hands on the ball
- Can get up under a receiver’s chin and has the speed to flip his hips and run downfield. Brents has the quick and surprisingly powerful hands to jostle receivers early. But he’s at his best peeking into the backfield.
- His play has consistently improved every year. In 2022 he put a year together where he was elite in both run defense and in coverage where he allowed a QB rating of just 57.7
- Amazing in jump ball situations - rarely loses a high point battle. Will be dominant in the red zone.
- Offers position versatility - was originally a safety but switched positions to take advantage of his height and long speed
- Very aggressive player both in coverage and as a tackler - able to get into the backfield on blitzes
- He plays zone defense well but he plays press coverage like an experienced pro corner
- Has smooth body control with the fluid ability to plant and redirect in any direction. Plays fast and decisive, arriving to the play with fierce intentions.
- Gives up his body in run support with a very good closing burst.
- Tracks the ball well downfield and shows good ball skills, including the ability to go up and high-point it in contested-catch situations.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Needs to develop a better understanding of route combinations and better overall vision
- Can be caught out of position due to over-aggressive play
- His long speed is good but not elite and so will need help deep against the swiftest receivers
- Can be susceptible play fakes - needs to learn to read the quarterbacks eyes more consistently
- Feet aren’t ideal, as Brents gets sloppy in his backpedal and can occasionally be sluggish when transitioning to close on the ball
- Needs to improve his footwork and balance in coverage
- Is an overaged prospect who will be 24 in Jan of 2024
Scouting Report: Summary
Julius Brents is an outstanding prospect, he possesses elite athletic ability which he demonstrated at the combine. He also has prototypical length and size and displays elite skills when lined up as an outside press corner. However, Brents could have had an even higher upside if he made the switch back to safety where his talents as a hitter and experienced tackler would be put to better use - we could see him ultimately as being elite.As a corner Brents is very good in coverage but not outstanding and his lack of deep speed could be taken advantage of by speedier receivers at the next level. He also needs to become better at reading the QB and not being beaten due to generally overly aggressive play.
Overall, Brents projects to be a very good pro prospect as a corner where he projects to become a solid starter as an outside corner. As a corner, we look at him as representing good value in the second or third round of the 2023 NFL draft, however, he offers first-round value if viewed as a potential safety prospect.
Julius Brents percentiles vs other Cornerbacks (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
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How other scouting services rate Julius Brents (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
64.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
18.0
*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.