TJ Metcalf S Arkansas | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
TJ Metcalf S Arkansas
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Zone Slot/Nickel Safety | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.55 seconds (56%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 19.6 DOB: 05/06/2005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Zone Slot/Nickel Safety | |
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| 40 time: 4.55 seconds (56%*) | |
| Age: 19.6 DOB: 05/06/2005 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 81.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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78% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 83.9 | |
| Tackling: |
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64% |
| Run Defense: |
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76% |
| Coverage: |
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63% |
| Zone: |
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64% |
| Man/Press: |
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66% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#117
Position rank:
#26
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| College Games: 21 College Snaps: 735 | ||
ESPN RATING: 78/100
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247 RATING: 88/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
TJ Metcalf from Pinson Valley High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Metcalf opted to join Arkansas.In 2023 as a freshman Metcalf saw action in 11 games and played a total of 153 snaps at safety for the Razorbacks. He recorded 14 tackles, 5 assists, while adding 2 stops. In coverage Metcalf notched up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and an unimpressive QB rating when targetted of 115.7.
As a sophomore in 2024 he played in 4 games and logged 242 snaps for the Razorbacks. He made 20 tackles, 4 assists, and had one stop. In coverage he totaled 2 pass breakups, 3 interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 61.5.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Has good football awareness to read and react quickly and stay balanced and patient in space.
- He’s tall-framed with long arms to match. With his powerful hands, straight-line speed, and fluidity in his hips, turning and chasing downfield shouldn’t be a problem.
- Flashes intimidating attitude and will crush tiptoeing receivers across the middle.
- Great on route recognition and has click-and-close ability
- He’s a willing and capable hitter in run support and closes fast to make plays against quick screens.
- Reads and deciphers quickly, reacting in a flash with a nose for the ball. Jumps routes and drives fast on plays in front of him.
- Metcalf has good size and is a fluid mover, capable of mirroring quickness underneath
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Needs to develop a better understanding of route combinations and better overall vision.
- Has tense ankles and hips with choppy footwork when attempting to redirect and doesn't always look natural changing directions.
- Needs to get stronger. Too easily lost in the trash. Not a sudden athlete and shows body stiffness when attempting to quickly redirect.
How other scouting services rate TJ Metcalf (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
117.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
31.0
*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.