Suntarine Perkins LB/EDGE Ole Miss |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #4 PLAY STYLE: EDGE OLB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/03/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.58 seconds (83%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 22.11 DOB: 11/17/2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #4 | |
| PLAY STYLE: EDGE OLB | |
| Last Updated: 11/03/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.58 seconds (83%*) | |
| Age: 22.11 DOB: 11/17/2003 | |
| Overall Rating: |
85.2 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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72% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Tackling: |
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70% |
| Pass Rush: |
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60% |
| Run Defense: |
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79% |
| Coverage: |
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85% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
2nd - Late
Overall Rank:
#51
Position rank:
#8 (LB)
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| College Games: 49 College Snaps: 1971 | ||
ESPN RATING: 90/100
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247 RATING: 98/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Marte Mapu - Sacramento State |
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91% |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo - UCLA |
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61% |
| Drew Sanders - Arkansas |
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58% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Suntarine Perkins led Raleigh High School to its first state championship in 2022, running for 331 yards and four touchdowns in the title game, and finished his senior season with 2,078 rushing yards and 32 touchdowns. He was named Mississippi's 3A Mr. Football, played in the Under Armour All-America Game and was rated the No. 1 player in the state by On3, 247Sports and ESPN before signing with Ole Miss.Perkins broke out in 2024 with 14 tackles for loss and double-digit sacks, including four against Oklahoma that earned him Walter Camp national defensive player of the week honors. He had labrum surgery in January 2025 and missed spring practice, then started all 15 games at edge as Ole Miss reached the playoff semifinal, making more than 80 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss and a team-high three forced fumbles. He intercepted a pass against South Carolina, had a strip sack in the Sugar Bowl win over Georgia and added 1.5 sacks in the Fiesta Bowl loss to Miami.
Perkins chose to stay at Ole Miss for 2026 after Lane Kiffin left for LSU and received the Chucky Mullins Courage Award in August. He has four sacks and 12 pressures in eight games for a 6-2 team, including two sacks against Auburn, and he has broken up three passes while moving between linebacker and the line. He has said he believes the program will keep getting better.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Versatile defender who lines up off the ball and on the edge
- Rare speed for an edge, with a top-tier forty time
- Two sacks against Auburn and four sacks in eight games this season
- Forced a team-high three fumbles in 2025, including a strip sack in the Sugar Bowl
- Comfortable in coverage, with three pass breakups this fall and an interception in 2025
- Four sacks against Oklahoma in 2024 earned national defensive player of the week honors
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Extremely light frame for an edge, and power blockers can move him off the ball
- Missed 14 tackles in 2025, a finishing problem at his size
- Pressure numbers are modest, with 12 in eight games this season
- Labrum surgery in January 2025 will be part of the medical review
Scouting Report: Summary
Perkins is a fast, versatile defender who lines up off the ball, in space and on the edge, and few players in the class move as easily between roles. He has rare speed, has produced as a pass rusher, a run defender and a coverage player, and he makes plays on the ball, with a team-high three forced fumbles in 2025, an interception against South Carolina and a strip sack in the Sugar Bowl win over Georgia.His 2026 season has picked up after a slow start. He had a sack in the opener against Louisville and another at Vanderbilt, then two against Auburn on 31 October, and he has four sacks and three pass breakups in eight games for a 6-2 team. His pressures are modest, with 12 this season, but he has played in every game while moving between linebacker and the line. He also received the Chucky Mullins Courage Award in August.
However, the frame is the obvious limiter. He is extremely light for an edge, and power blockers can drive him off the ball when he lines up on the line, so NFL teams will need a plan to keep him out of heavy run duty. He missed 14 tackles in 2025, a finishing problem tied partly to his size, and his pass rush has not returned to the level of his 2024 season. The January 2025 labrum surgery will also be part of the medical review. He has also missed four tackles this season.
Overall, Perkins is a movable chess piece whose speed, instincts and coverage ability are uncommon for a player who also rushes the passer. He projects as a second-round hybrid defender who fits a multiple front as an off-ball linebacker and situational rusher, with a starter's ceiling if his frame holds up. His 2024 tape, including four sacks against Oklahoma, shows the pass-rush ceiling when he is used primarily on the edge.
How other scouting services rate Suntarine Perkins (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
84.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
13.0
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*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.