Simeon Barrow Jr. DL Miami | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Simeon Barrow Jr. DL Miami
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: DT 3-TECH | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/29/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.98 seconds (46%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: DT 3-TECH | |
| Last Updated: 11/29/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.98 seconds (46%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 82.6 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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77% |
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| Tackling: |
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59% |
| Pass Rush: |
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72% |
| Run Defense: |
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79% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
5th
Overall Rank:
#170
Position rank:
#41
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| College Games: 46 College Snaps: 1826 | ||
ESPN RATING: 76/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 87/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Byron Young - Alabama |
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86% |
| Kobie Turner - Wake Forest |
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86% |
| Kris Jenkins - Michigan |
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82% |
Draft Profile: Bio
A blue-collar grinder from Grovetown, Georgia, Barrow's college journey took him from Michigan State to Miami for his final season. After redshirting in 2020, he became a fixture along the Spartans' defensive front, starting 30 games over three seasons while accumulating 110 tackles and 10.5 sacks before taking his talents to South Beach for the 2024 campaign.His trajectory at Michigan State showed steady development each season, earning back-to-back All-Big Ten honorable mention selections in 2022 and 2023. Barrow's final season in East Lansing demonstrated his playmaking ability beyond just penetration, as he became the first Spartan since Jerel Worthy in 2011 to block multiple field goals in a season. His versatility showed up in the stat sheet with 36 tackles, 5.5 TFLs and 3.5 sacks while generating consistent pressure with 22 QB hurries before opting to finish his collegiate career in the ACC.
The former Region 3-6A Player of the Year has steadily built his frame from a high school defensive end into a proper interior defender, maintaining his explosive traits while adding necessary bulk. His development curve remains pointed upward as he enters the draft process after experiencing both Big Ten and ACC competition.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Elite run defender who consistently stones lead blockers at the point of attack - dominance against the run jumps off the tape
- Natural leverage winner who plays with outstanding pad level and consistently wins the positioning battle against interior run blocks
- Shows advanced run game recognition and consistently maintains gap discipline against power schemes - rarely gets moved off his spot
- Nasty hand fighter in phone booths who violently defeats blocks with quick swim and rip moves to shed and pursue
- Special teams value already proven with rare blocked kick ability - twice changed momentum with blocked field goals in his final season
- Shows some serious dog tracking down plays from behind - motor runs scorching hot even 30+ yards downfield
- Disciplined run fits allow him to maintain leverage while working down the line against zone schemes
- Natural center of gravity allows him to anchor against double teams despite relatively modest size for an NFL interior defender
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Pass rush productivity currently lags behind run defense ability - too often gets stuck on blocks in obvious passing situations
- Limited pass rush plan beyond initial burst - needs to develop reliable counter moves when first step gets blocked
- Struggles to convert speed to power as a pass rusher - bull rush rarely moves NFL-caliber interior linemen off their spot
- Frame appears maxed out at 290 pounds which could limit scheme versatility - may struggle against bigger NFL guards
- Despite solid testing numbers, doesn't consistently translate athleticism to pocket push on passing downs
Scouting Report: Summary
His run defense dominance stands out immediately - you can't teach that natural leverage and power at the point of attack. The pass rush limitations show up too clearly to ignore though, especially when you stack his pressure production against his testing numbers.Draft grade puts him solidly in day three territory, which matches what the tape shows: a ready-made run defender who needs development rushing the passer. Added two blocked kicks this season, so you're getting a guy who can help on special teams while he develops.
Watched him handle double teams better than his size suggests he should. That plus his motor and special teams impact give him real value in the right rotation. Won't be a three-down player early, but he's got the traits to develop if he can expand his pass rush toolkit. Bottom line: scheme-specific prospect who can contribute in a defined role from day one with upside to grow.
How other scouting services rate Simeon Barrow Jr. (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
152.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
46.0
*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.