Nic Scourton DE/EDGE Purdue | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Nic Scourton DE/EDGE Purdue
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/29/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.70 seconds (79%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 19.8 DOB: 08/25/2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER | |
| Last Updated: 04/29/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.70 seconds (79%*) | |
| Age: 19.8 DOB: 08/25/2004 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 88.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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82% |
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| Tackling: |
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67% |
| Pass Rush: |
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95% |
| Run Defense: |
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81% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
1st - Mid
Overall Rank:
#21
Position rank:
#5
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| College Games: 24 College Snaps: 939 | ||
ESPN RATING: 76/100
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247 RATING: 93/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Cameron Thomas - San Diego State |
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82% |
| Kwity Paye - Michigan |
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81% |
| Will McDonald IV - Iowa State |
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79% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Nic Scourton from Bryan High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Scourton joined Purdue after being heavily recruited.In 2022 as a freshman Scourton saw action in 13 games and played a total of 238 snaps for the Boilermakers. He recorded 12 tackles, 4 assists, while adding 11 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 9 total pressures, which included 4 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and 2 sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Boilermakers in 2023 Scourton played in 11 games and took part in 701 snaps for the Boilermakers. He recorded 34 tackles, 12 assists, while adding 32 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 42 total pressures, and 28 QB hurries, 6 QB hits, and an impressive 8 sacks during the year.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Scourton has violent hands and the long arms to ward off blockers. He plays with a good pad level and can win with power as a bull rusher.
- Fast in a straight line. Excellent wide and .bull rushes when he's first off the snap.
- He has an excellent motor and shows the stamina to last deep into the fourth quarter.
- He has the classic frame and long arms with some explosion, power and ability to close.
- His spin is his best move, tight and quick to the point that blockers don’t have time to react to it. His closing burst is outstanding.
- He can dip around the edge, using quick, heavy hands effectively to ward off blockers. Scourton has outstanding range when Scourton has to chase in backside pursuit, displaying surprising range for a player his size.
- Possesses accurate snap anticipation and timing to beat blockers off the edge.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Scourton has to develop a counter move or two in the pass rush, and Scourton needs to make better use of his hands.
- He’s very much a work in progress with his hand in the dirt. He doesn’t play with ideal physicality, often failing to set the edge as a run defender.
- Lacks the flexibility and fluidity to bend around the edge. Scourton might be limited to an early-down role.
How other scouting services rate Nic Scourton (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
33.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
12.0
*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.