Tony Rojas LB Penn State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Tony Rojas LB Penn State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: MULI-ROLE LB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.44 seconds (98%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 19.7 DOB: 04/08/2005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: MULI-ROLE LB | |
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| 40 time: 4.44 seconds (98%*) | |
| Age: 19.7 DOB: 04/08/2005 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 73.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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79% |
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| Tackling: |
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41% |
| Pass Rush: |
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76% |
| Run Defense: |
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44% |
| Coverage: |
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76% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
7th
Overall Rank:
#235
Position rank:
#8
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| College Games: 20 College Snaps: 537 | ||
ESPN RATING: 84/100
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247 RATING: 94/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Tony Rojas from Fairfax High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Rojas joined Penn State after being heavily recruited.In 2023 as a freshman Rojas saw action in 10 games and played a total of 122 snaps at linebacker for the Nittany Lions. He recorded 20 tackles, 5 assists, while adding 13 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 3 total pressures, which included 2 QB hurries, no QB hits, and one sack on the season.
As a sophomore for the Nittany Lions in 2024 Rojas played in 3 games and took part in 118 snaps for the Nittany Lions. He recorded 10 tackles, 6 assists, while adding 9 stops. In coverage Rojas made one pass breakup, one interception, and an outstanding QB rating when targetted of .0.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Shows the closing burst and footwork to work well in tight areas.
- Rojas can be used as a rangy run defender inside, instinctive when it comes to locating the ball with the quickness to get to it before blockers can react at the second level.
- Plays fast, flows with the action, showing smooth lateral agility and short-area burst. Has good instincts and awareness to quickly find the ball.
- He has enough speed to chase and run in pursuit. He has the overall athleticism to hold up in space when dropping into coverage.
- Rojas shows good speed and closing burst when blitzing.
- Has very good playing speed and is fast in pursuit, chasing down the action with a closing burst. Coordinated and looks natural in space.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- He’s perfectly capable of converting speed into power when Rojas gets to the ball, but too often he slips off tackles or turns into a grab-and-drag tackler rather than a hitter, failing to keep his legs driving through the hit.
- While he moves well laterally, he doesn’t always get there in pursuit.
- Needs work on angles and· finding receivers in zone. Does not possess elite quickness. Fails to break down at times, grabbing shoulder pads and lunging to allow ballcarriers to elude him.
How other scouting services rate Tony Rojas (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
236.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
23.0
*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.