Robert Spears-Jennings S Oklahoma | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Robert Spears-Jennings S Oklahoma
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Zone Slot/Nickel Safety | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/29/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.44 seconds (88%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 20.10 DOB: 01/25/2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Zone Slot/Nickel Safety | |
| Last Updated: 11/29/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.44 seconds (88%*) | |
| Age: 20.10 DOB: 01/25/2004 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 83.1 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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81% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 100.8 | |
| Tackling: |
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83% |
| Run Defense: |
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97% |
| Coverage: |
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75% |
| Zone: |
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63% |
| Man/Press: |
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78% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#128
Position rank:
#30
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| College Games: 29 College Snaps: 864 | ||
ESPN RATING: 84/100
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247 RATING: 94/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| DeMarcco Hellams - Alabama |
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72% |
| Jartavius Martin - Illinois |
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68% |
| Markquese Bell - Florida A&M |
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67% |
Draft Profile: Bio
A dynamic defensive back out of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Robert Spears-Jennings made his mark as one of the state's premier two-way talents. His senior campaign showcased game-changing ability on both sides of the ball - recording 56 tackles, four interceptions and two forced fumbles while adding 36 receptions for 626 yards and eight touchdowns. That dual-threat dominance earned him Oklahoma All-District 6A-I Safety of the Year honors while leading his team to the state semifinals.After choosing Oklahoma over Arkansas and Ole Miss, Spears-Jennings steadily worked his way into the defensive rotation. His role expanded significantly in 2023, where the 6'1", 219-pound safety recorded 38 tackles and showed particular impact down the stretch with 24 stops in his final five games. His development curve became evident with back-to-back seven-tackle performances against Oklahoma State and West Virginia.
Rated as a consensus four-star prospect, Spears-Jennings garnered national attention as one of the top safety recruits in the country. ESPN ranked him as the No. 10 safety nationally, with Rivals (No. 11) and 247Sports (No. 12) similarly high on his potential.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Instinctive run defender who diagnoses quickly and attacks downhill with purpose, consistently beating blockers to their spot
- Physical tackler who breaks down well in space and drives through contact, particularly effective when coming downhill
- Shows natural feel in zone coverage, maintaining proper depth and leveraging routes while keeping eyes in the backfield
- Versatile defender capable of aligning at multiple levels - effective both in the box and playing deep
- Brings excellent size at 219 pounds while maintaining the athleticism to range sideline to sideline
- Strong closing burst to the football, evident in his late-season surge of production as a junior
- Natural ball skills carried over from his receiver background, tracks the ball well and attacks at the highest point
- Ascending player who showed consistent improvement, peaking late in his junior season
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Man coverage technique needs refinement, particularly against skilled route runners who can manipulate leverage
- Limited starting experience with only two starts in 2023 raises questions about immediate three-down readiness
- Still developing consistency in his defensive keys and recognition
- Can be overaggressive pursuing runs, occasionally creating cutback lanes
- Will need to prove he can maintain production with increased snap counts at the next level
Scouting Report: Summary
Robert Spears-Jennings is a hard-hitting safety who thrives when he can play downhill and attack. His best football showed up when Oklahoma let him get aggressive in the box and around the line of scrimmage. Any defense looking for a tone-setter who can crack skulls in run support will have this kid circled on day three.The frame and play style scream NFL box safety, but there's more in the tank here. He's shown enough range and instincts in zone to suggest he could grow into a more complete player. His tape against West Virginia and Oklahoma State jumps off the screen - flying around making plays and bringing an energy that lifted the whole defense.
You're betting on traits and trajectory here. The limited starts are a concern, but this is a kid who got better every time he stepped on the field. Put him in the right system with some development time, and you might have yourself a steal. The special teams value is there from day one while the rest catches up.
How other scouting services rate Robert Spears-Jennings (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
180.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
51.0
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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.