Walker Parks OG Clemson | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Walker Parks OG Clemson
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: Right Guard | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.95 seconds (97%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 23.1 DOB: 10/19/2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: Right Guard | |
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.95 seconds (97%*) | |
| Age: 23.1 DOB: 10/19/2001 | |
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| Overall Rating: |
65.8 / 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. | ||
| Pass Blocking: |
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50% |
| Run Blocking: |
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55% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#439
Position rank:
#81
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| College Games: 48 College Snaps: 2523 | ||
ESPN RATING: 84/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#38
Pos Rank:
#13
State Rank:
#2
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 95/100
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| Ovr Rank: #83 Pos Rank: #8 | ||
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RIVALS RATING: 6.0 (98%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Jerome Carvin - Tennessee |
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66% |
| Eric Wilson - Penn State |
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58% |
| Boe Wilson - Western Kentucky |
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57% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Walker Parks from Frederick Douglass High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Parks opted to join Clemson.In 2020 as a freshman Parks saw action in 11 games and played a total of 201 snaps for the Tigers. He allowed just 3 QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks while playing the majority of his snaps at left tackle, and the rest at tight tackle.
As a sophomore in 2021 he played in 13 games and a total of 862 snaps. He conceded a disappointing 21 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 4 sacks while playing at right tackle.
In 2022 as a junior Parks saw action in 12 games and totaled 813 snaps. He gave up a disappointing 17 QB hurries, 4 QB hits, and one sack while playing at right guard.
In 2023 as a senior Parks saw action in just 2 games and played a total of 122 snaps for the Tigers. He allowed 5 QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks while playing at right guard.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Shows good quickness and flexibility on reach blocks, and Parks has enough range to get out as a puller.
- Fires off the snap quickly, and he shows the flexibility to get out and seal on reach blocks. He’s at his best, however, in the phone booth.
- He’s a coordinated athlete who can win at the point of attack in the run game, and he can also move to consistently land blocks at the second level.
- Has the natural power to move defenders at the point of attack. Parks also has the agility and speed to get out in front and land blocks at the second level. He also shows a good understanding of angles when climbing to the second level.
- As a pass protector, he plays with good balance and holds up against the bull rush. Parks has strong hands and does a nice job gripping and latching on once he has his hands on the pass rusher.
- Dips shoulder and moves his feet to get outside leverage when needed. Strong and low coming out of his stance, effective in short-yardage situations.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- A short-area blocker with limited range and doesn't consistently get to the second level. Will play undisciplined at times, especially in space. Lacks a finishing attitude.
- Often gets too high in his sets, sacrificing some of his power, and Parks doesn’t show great coordination between his upper and lower body when sliding back in pass protection.
- While he probably fits best as a right tackle, he has an outside chance at surviving on the left side for a team with a power-running attack.
Walker Parks percentiles vs other Offensive Guards (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Walker Parks (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
592.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
101.0
*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.