Spencer Sanders QB Ole Miss | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Spencer Sanders QB Ole Miss
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: Mobile Pocket Passer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.62 seconds (88%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 24.10 DOB: 12/15/1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Hula Bowl | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: Mobile Pocket Passer | |
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2021 | |
| 40 time: 4.62 seconds (88%*) | |
| Age: 24.10 DOB: 12/15/1999 | |
| Bowl Invite: Hula Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: |
54.0 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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76% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Release Speed: |
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71% |
| Short Passing: |
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57% |
| Medium Passing: |
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66% |
| Long Passing: |
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61% |
| Rush/Scramble: |
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62% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#484
Position rank:
#20
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| College Games: 48 College Snaps: 3106 | ||
ESPN RATING: 84/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#21
Pos Rank:
#8
State Rank:
#16
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 93/100
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| Ovr Rank: #171 Pos Rank: #8 | ||
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Levi Lewis - Louisiana |
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70% |
| Malik Cunningham - Louisville |
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64% |
| Sean Clifford - Penn State |
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61% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Spencer Sanders from Ryan High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Sanders opted to join Oklahoma State.In 2019 as a freshman Sanders saw action in 10 games for the Cowboys as he threw for 2064 yards on 248 attempts with a completion percent of 62.5 for an average of 8.3 yards per pass, with 16 TDs, while taking 14 sacks, and an excellent QB rating of 91.9. He added 130 runs for a total of 718 yards at an average of 5.5 per run.
In 2020 as a sophomore he played in 9 games as he passed for 2005 yards on 251 attempts with a completion percent of 61.8 for an average of 8.0 yards per pass, with 14 TDs, while also taking 17 sacks, and putting up an excellent QB rating of 92.1. He made 95 runs for a total of 338 yards at an average of 3.6 per rush.
As a junior in 2021 Sanders played a total of 13 games. He passed for 2831 yards on 392 attempts and put up a completion percentage of 62 for an average of 7.2 yards per attempt, with 20 TDs, and allowing 14 sacks, with QB rating on the year of 88.1. As a runner he logged 151 runs for a total of 660 yards at an average of 4.4 per run.
In 2022 as a senior Sanders saw action in 10 games as he threw for 2641 yards on 368 attempts with a completion percent of 57.6 for an average of 7.2 yards per pass, with 17 TDs, while taking 16 sacks, and totaling a QB rating of 85.2. He added 101 runs for a total of 459 yards at an average of 4.5 per run.
After season's end Sanders transferred to Mississippi where as a fifth year senior Sanders saw action in 6 games as he threw for just 278 yards on 29 attempts with a completion percent of 65.5 for an average of 9.6 yards per pass, with just 3 TDs, while taking no sacks, and totaling a QB rating of 131.1.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Sanders is enough of a threat as a runner to earn respect from back-side defenders at the next level, opening opportunities for running backs.
- Sprays the ball anywhere on the field, especially when given a pocket from which to deliver. Will step up into pocket while looking downfield, reset his feet and deliver.
- He’s a pure athlete, loose-limbed and flexible. Sanders has the speed to pick up yardage in scramble situations.
- Good (not elite) arm strength and can easily make all the NFL throws with effortless deep passes.
- Possesses an NFL arm. Gets the ball from one hash to the opposite sideline in a hurry. Has the zip to hit tight windows on short and intermediate throws.
- Generally accurate on intermediate and short throws; flashes anticipation and placement on intermediate outs and the ability to lead receivers on deeper throws.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks poise in the pocket and abandons his reads too quickly. Takes too many chances.
- Marginal height, which will prove more of a detriment in an offense that asks him to drop back from center more often.
- Too often fails to give receivers a chance to make a play after the catch. High completion percentage padded by many quick screens.
Spencer Sanders percentiles vs other Quarterbacks (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Spencer Sanders (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
455.0
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.