SirVocea Dennis LB Pittsburgh | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
SirVocea Dennis LB Pittsburgh
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 04/20/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.64 seconds (70%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 24.1 DOB: 03/09/2000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: BOX LB | |
| Last Updated: 04/20/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.64 seconds (70%*) | |
| Age: 24.1 DOB: 03/09/2000 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 80.5 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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78% |
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| Tackling: |
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85% |
| Pass Rush: |
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74% |
| Run Defense: |
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84% |
| Coverage: |
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74% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#174
Position rank:
#21
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| College Games: 36 College Snaps: 1797 | ||
ESPN RATING: 70/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 76/100
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Ovr Rank:
#3130
College Combine Results
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RIVALS RATING: 5.4 (89%)
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Drafted: ROUND: 5 - Pick Number: 153 (TB)
Draft Profile: Bio
SirVocea Dennis from The Peddie High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 2-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Dennis joined Pittsburgh.In 2019 as a freshman Dennis saw action in just one game and played a total of 4 snaps at linebacker for the Panthers. He recorded just one tackle, no assists, while adding no stops.
As a sophomore for the Panthers in 2020 Dennis played in 10 games and took part in 483 snaps for the Panthers. He recorded 42 tackles, 9 assists, while adding 30 stops. In coverage Dennis made no pass breakups, no interceptions, and a disapointing QB rating when targetted of 133.1. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 18 total pressures, and 10 QB hurries, 5 QB hits, and 3 sacks during the year.
In 2021 as a junior Dennis played in 13 games and contributed on 675 snaps. He recorded solid 51 tackles, 27 assists while making 42 stops. In coverage Dennis chalked up no pass breakups, one interception, and a QB rating when targetted of 84.0. As a pass rusher, he produced 23 total pressures, which included 12 QB hurries, 6 QB hits, and 5 sacks on the year.
In 2022 as a senior Dennis logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 635 snaps for the Panthers. He also added solid 60 tackles, 18 assists, and 50 stops. While in coverage Dennis made one pass breakup, one interception, and a QB rating when targetted of 85.0. As a pass rusher, he tallied 32 total pressures, which included 13 QB hurries, 8 QB hits, and an excellent 11 sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Dennis has an explosive first step and has the fluidity, flexibility and core strength to chase through traffic and make plays.
- He’s a sure and violent wrap-up tackler with sideline-to-sideline range. He’s an excellent tackler in space, showing loose hips and the ability to break down and contain runners.
- Reads quarterbacks eyes and reacts quickly to targets in zone coverage.
- Work in progress as a pass rusher, with upfield burst and flexibility to dip and scrape.
- In coverage, Dennis shows excellent awareness and anticipation when dropping back into zone, and he has the fluidity and speed to run with most tight ends over the middle.
- Flashes closing speed and agility to reach passers from the blind side or up the middle before they can escape.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Dennis is slow to locate the ball and too often overruns plays, easily fooled by counters and misdirections. Dennis has limited experience in coverage, and his awareness when dropping into zone will likely be an issue.
- He’ll need to be covered up to be effective. He’s not the kind of guy you can line up in the pass rush and have him bend the edge; he’s limited to shooting through gaps.
- Lacks pop and strength to anchor, though. Most effective when uncovered inside and chasing stretch plays to the sideline.
SirVocea Dennis percentiles vs other Linebackers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate SirVocea Dennis (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
219.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
30.0
*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.