Kyle McCord QB Ohio State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Kyle McCord QB Ohio State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: Pocket Passer | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 12/10/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.95 seconds (24%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 21.7 DOB: 09/19/2002 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: Pocket Passer | |
| Last Updated: 12/10/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.95 seconds (24%*) | |
| Age: 21.7 DOB: 09/19/2002 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 78.5 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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76% |
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| Release Speed: |
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90% |
| Short Passing: |
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74% |
| Medium Passing: |
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72% |
| Long Passing: |
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94% |
| Rush/Scramble: |
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65% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#116
Position rank:
#20
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| College Games: 23 College Snaps: 865 | ||
ESPN RATING: 87/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 98.58/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.0 (98%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Kyle McCord from St. Joseph's High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 5-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, McCord opted to join Ohio State.In 2021 as a freshman McCord saw action in 5 games for the Buckeyes as he threw for just 416 yards on 38 attempts with a completion percent of 65.8 for an average of 10.9 yards per pass, with just 2 TDs, while taking 4 sacks, and an excellent QB rating of 98.1.
In 2022 as a sophomore he played in 6 games as he passed for just 190 yards on 20 attempts with a completion percent of 80 for an average of 9.5 yards per pass, with just one TD, while also taking no sacks, and putting up an excellent QB rating of 122.9.
As a junior in 2023 McCord played a total of 12 games. He passed for an outstanding 3169 yards on 354 attempts and put up a completion percentage of 64.7 for an average of 9.0 yards per attempt, with 24 TDs, and allowing 11 sacks, with an excellent QB rating on the year of 108.8.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- McCord shows very nice touch on deep balls, as well as the ability to anticipate windows and fit in tight throws with good velocity.
- Enough arm strength to drive the ball through tight windows up to 20 yards downfield. Spreads the ball around to multiple receivers.
- He has a quick release and shows good accuracy on shorter throws when on the move to either side.
- Ball placement at short and intermediate levels is a strength. He moved quickly through progressions when asked to.
- Possesses an NFL arm. Gets the ball from one hash to the opposite sideline in a hurry. Has the zip to hit tight windows on short and intermediate throws.
- McCord has plus arm strength and a willingness and ability to throw receivers open, as well as good ball placement out to intermediate levels.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Doesn’t throw as well on the move, especially when targeting receivers outside the numbers.
- McCord often holds the ball too long. While McCord keeps his eyes up while moving, his mechanics get increasingly sloppy once he’s pushed off his spot.
- McCord has heavy feet in the pocket and loses zip and accuracy when moved off his spot; he’s also a stationary target for pass rushers.
Kyle McCord percentiles vs other Quarterbacks (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Kyle McCord (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
122.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
20.0
*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.