Marcus Valdez DE/EDGE Boston College | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Marcus Valdez DE/EDGE Boston College
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.81 seconds (53%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.81 seconds (53%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: |
73.0 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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80% |
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| Tackling: |
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54% |
| Pass Rush: |
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71% |
| Run Defense: |
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73% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#361
Position rank:
#64
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| College Games: 56 College Snaps: 2194 | ||
247 RATING: 81.9/100
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| Ovr Rank: #1634 Pos Rank: #82 | ||
RIVALS RATING: 5.4 (89%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Marcus Valdez from Don Bosco Prep High School was rated a After high school, Valdez joined Boston College.In 2018 as a freshman Valdez saw action in 12 games and played a total of 301 snaps for the Eagles. He recorded only 8 tackles, 5 assists, while adding 3 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 15 total pressures, which included 14 QB hurries, one QB hit, and no sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Eagles in 2019 Valdez played in 13 games and took part in 504 snaps for the Eagles. He recorded 19 tackles, 7 assists, while adding 18 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 35 total pressures, and 27 QB hurries, 5 QB hits, and 3 sacks during the year.
In 2020 as a junior Valdez played in 10 games and contributed on 465 snaps. He recorded 18 tackles, 8 assists while making 16 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 29 total pressures, which included 25 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and 2 sacks on the year.
In 2021 as a senior Valdez logged playing time in 9 games and logged a total of 396 snaps for the Eagles. He also added 23 tackles, one assist, and 21 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 25 total pressures, which included 19 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 5 sacks on the season.
In 2022 as a fifth year senior Valdez logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 528 snaps for the Eagles. He also added 16 tackles, 7 assists, and 17 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 29 total pressures, which included 24 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 4 sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Valdez has decent enough flexibility to bend the edge, and Valdez shows a good closing burst.
- He has a high motor and does a solid job setting the edge against the run.
- He has an excellent motor and shows the stamina to last deep into the fourth quarter.
- He can also win going speed-to-power, with the leg drive to push blockers back.
- Valdez has the quickness and flexibility to consistently dip and bend around the edge.
- His spin move is already NFL-caliber, and he displays a very good motor.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- He’s often slow to react and locate the ball against the run.
- Valdez is undersized and will have a tough time battling NFL tackles. He’ll be engulfed due to his inability to fend off a blocker’s hands.
- He’s very much a work in progress with his hand in the dirt. Valdez doesn’t play with ideal physicality, often failing to set the edge as a run defender.
Marcus Valdez percentiles vs other Defensive Ends (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Marcus Valdez (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
450.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
84.0
*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.