Mekhi Sargent
Mekhi Sargent  RB  Iowa | NFL Draft 2021 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Mekhi Sargent
Height
5-8
Weight
208
College
Iowa
Position
RB
Class
Senior
Home town
Key West, FL
60.0/100
Player Rating
22
PositionRank (RB)
4.62
FortyYD Time
Rush YDs
432
Rush AVG
5.7
Rush TDs
7
Receptions
1
Rec YDs
6

Mekhi Sargent RB Iowa | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Mekhi Sargent RB Iowa
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

ROLE: Work-Horse Back
Last Updated: 03/01/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.62 seconds (30%*)
Measurables:
Height: 5-8 (8%*) Weight: 208 (35%*)
Forty: 4.62 (O) (30%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
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ROLE: Work-Horse Back
Last Updated: 03/01/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.62 seconds (30%*)
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 5-8 (8%*) Weight: 208 (35%*)
Forty: 4.62 (O) (30%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 60.0 / 100
Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced
Defense Rating:
75%
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Rushing:
69%
Break Tackles:
57%
Receiving/Hands:
50%
Pass Blocking:
58%
Run Blocking:
55%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #308 Position rank: #22
College Games: 35 College Snaps: 949
Strengths
  • Compact build with a thick upper body and leg strength. Runs hard and with balance, is a patient runner who makes subtle, energetic cuts to make up for his modest explosiveness.
  • Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when he finds a seam.
  • Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind.
  • Shows a surprising burst to beat linebackers to the edge. Can plant his foot in the ground and explode, showing better straight-line speed than expected.
  • Possesses quick feet and straight-line speed but doesn't have the elite burst to be a constant big-play threat. Improving patience as a runner, following pulling guards and makes good decisions on his cut.
Weaknesses
  • Too indecisive and hesitant at the line of scrimmage.
  • Not the most instinctive runner and too often tries for the big play, dancing and losing yards. Lacks the natural power to push the pile and feels more comfortable avoiding contact.
  • Not elite in his vision or strength, he has enough all-around game to be a three-down player at the next level
  • Goes down too easily upon contact and needs to do a better job staying on his feet and anticipating hits. Needs to be more of a finisher and run with more purpose and determination.
  • Does not always read blocks behind pulling guards. May not be big enough to move piles at the next level and has a tendency to bury his head too soon.
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How other scouting services rate Mekhi Sargent (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
723.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
66.0
*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.