Otis Reese S Mississippi | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Otis Reese S Mississippi
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Zone Slot/Nickel Safety | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.50 seconds (73%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Zone Slot/Nickel Safety | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.50 seconds (73%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 69.6 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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79% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 107.5 | |
| Tackling: |
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73% |
| Run Defense: |
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61% |
| Coverage: |
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62% |
| Zone: |
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64% |
| Man/Press: |
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62% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#408
Position rank:
#82
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| College Games: 44 College Snaps: 2058 | ||
ESPN RATING: 82/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 95/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.0 (98%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Otis Reese attended Lee County High School and was rated a 4-star prospect by 247 Sports with a scout's rating of 0.950, going unranked by ESPN. Following high school, Reese opted to join Georgia after being heavily recruited.In 2018 as a freshman Reese saw action in 10 games and played a total of 120 snaps at safety for the Bulldogs. He recorded 11 tackles, 2 assists, while adding 4 stops. In coverage Reese notched up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and an unimpressive QB rating when targetted of 142.7.
As a sophomore in 2019 he played in 6 games and logged 42 snaps for the Bulldogs. He made only one tackle, no assists, and had no stops. In coverage he totaled no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 95.8.
After season's end Reese transferred to Ole Miss where as a junior for the Rebels in 2020 Reese played in 3 games and took part in 268 snaps for the Rebels. He chalked up 17 tackles, 3 assists, and added 9 stops. In the secondary Reese forced one pass breakup, one interception, and gave up an outstanding QB rating when targetted of 52.8.
In 2021 as a senior Reese saw action in 13 games while playing 945 snaps. He logged decent 63 tackles, 22 assists, and made 24 stops. In coverage Reese had no pass breakups, no interceptions, and surrendered an unimpressive QB rating when targetted of 126.1. He also chalked up 10 total pressures, and 2 sacks on the season
In 2022 as a fifth year senior Reese saw action in 12 games while playing 683 snaps. He logged decent 56 tackles, 24 assists, and made 25 stops. In coverage Reese had 3 pass breakups, one interception, and surrendered a QB rating when targetted of 99.4. He also chalked up 7 total pressures, and 2 sacks on the season
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Possesses a versatile skill set to play in various zone and man coverage - good size match up against bigger targets.
- Top-end speed is good and is capable of turning and running in press coverage. Reese also shows good instincts when sitting back in zone and looking into the backfield.
- Savvy using his hands to get to the ball without drawing flags. Willing tackler and high-effort leader.
- Shows good awareness, following the eyes of the quarterback and breaking on the ball with excellent quickness and aggression.
- Plays with the natural balance and ultra-quick feet to mirror underneath, and he’s tremendous at reading routes and reading quarterbacks.
- He’s excellent in run support, a physical hitter who could also get a look at safety
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- A downhill defender whose shortcomings athletically are exposed in coverage. Reese is a much better player facing the action.
- Has a high backpedal and loses a step in transition. Plays with adequate speed but there are concerns about his ability to handle the truly explosive speedsters of the NFL.
- Despite his size, he’s not an overly physical tackler. Reese might have to add some weight at the next level in order to become more physical.
Otis Reese percentiles vs other Safetys (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Otis Reese (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
443.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
110.0
*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.