Smael Mondon Jr.
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Smael Mondon Jr.
Height
6-3
Weight
225
College
Georgia
Position
LB
Class
Junior
Home town
Dallas, GA
81.4/100
Player Rating
7
PositionRank (LB)
4.46
FortyYD Time
Sacks
3
Fumbles Forced
Tackles
68
Sol tackles
42

Smael Mondon Jr. LB Georgia | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Smael Mondon Jr. LB Georgia
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

PLAY STYLE: MULI-ROLE LB
Last Updated: 01/12/2024
Draft Year: 2025
40 time: 4.46 seconds (97%*)
Measurables:
Height: 6-3 (75%*) Weight: 225 (6%*)
Forty: 4.46 (O) (97%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
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PLAY STYLE: MULI-ROLE LB
Last Updated: 01/12/2024
Draft Year: 2025
40 time: 4.46 seconds (97%*)
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-3 (75%*) Weight: 225 (6%*)
Forty: 4.46 (O) (97%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 81.4 / 100
Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced
Offense Rating:
80%
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Tackling:
89%
Pass Rush:
65%
Run Defense:
64%
Coverage:
71%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 2nd - Late
Overall Rank: #61 Position rank: #7
College Games: 35 College Snaps: 1202
Grade: 5 ESPN  Stars 5 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 90/100
Grade: 247 Sports 5  Stars 247 Sports 98.34 Stars 247 RATING: 98.34/100
Grade: 4 Stars 4 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
Draft Profile: Bio
Smael Mondon Jr. from Paulding County High School was rated a 5-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 5-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Mondon Jr. joined Georgia after being heavily recruited.

In 2021 as a freshman Mondon Jr. saw action in 11 games and played a total of 104 snaps at linebacker for the Bulldogs. He recorded just 8 tackles, no assists, while adding 7 stops.

As a sophomore for the Bulldogs in 2022 Mondon Jr. played in 11 games and took part in 549 snaps for the Bulldogs. He recorded solid 52 tackles, 18 assists, while adding 27 stops. In coverage Mondon Jr. made no pass breakups, one interception, and QB rating when targetted of 90.3. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 16 total pressures, and 12 QB hurries, 4 QB hits, and no sacks during the year.

In 2023 as a junior Mondon Jr. played in 13 games and contributed on 549 snaps. He recorded solid 51 tackles, 16 assists while making 32 stops. In coverage Mondon Jr. chalked up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 96.8. As a pass rusher, he produced 21 total pressures, which included 13 QB hurries, 4 QB hits, and 4 sacks on the year.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Greet feel in coverage. Often arrives at the receiver at the same time as the ball, giving up few yards after the catch. Possesses straight-line speed to stay with or chase down receivers in man.
  • He’s ultra-aggressive and plays with a non-stop motor, and Mondon has the instincts and closing speed to find the ball and meet the ball carrier quickly.
  • He’s very good in coverage when looking into the backfield in zone coverage.
  • Mondon shows good quickness off the line of scrimmage and flashes the violent hands to win around the edge.
  • An undersized but explosive athlete, Is a sideline-to-sideline playmaker. He’s a fluid mover who reads, reacts and accelerates quickly.
  • Mondon has value as an inside blitzer as well, showing the initial burst to shoot through gaps and disrupt the backfield.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Locates the ball but takes circuitous routes to go get to it. Should use power and long arms to take on and disengage from blocks. Inefficient with his angles.
  • Mondon is on the small side and struggles to slip blocks; he’ll need to be covered up in order to make plays.
  • He’s going to have to add weight, and even then Mondon will likely be a liability against the run.

How other scouting services rate Smael Mondon Jr. (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
62.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
10.0
*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.