Ami Finau DL Maryland | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Ami Finau DL Maryland
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.21 seconds (12%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Hulu Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: NT/DT | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 5.21 seconds (12%*) | |
| Bowl Invite: Hulu Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 50.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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80% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Tackling: |
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32% |
| Pass Rush: |
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48% |
| Run Defense: |
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60% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#515
Position rank:
#89
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| College Games: 30 College Snaps: 1225 | ||
247 RATING: 85/100
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Draft Profile: Bio
Ami Finau from Trinity High School was rated a After high school, Finau joined Maryland.In 2020 as a freshman Finau saw action in 5 games and played a total of 253 snaps for the Terrapins. He recorded 12 tackles, 3 assists, while adding 13 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 6 total pressures, which included 2 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and 2 sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Terrapins in 2021 Finau played in 13 games and took part in 511 snaps for the Terrapins. He recorded 33 tackles, 13 assists, while adding 26 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 8 total pressures, and 5 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and one sack during the year.
In 2022 as a junior Finau played in 12 games and contributed on 461 snaps. He recorded 26 tackles, 8 assists while making 22 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 7 total pressures, which included 5 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and no sacks on the year.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- He’s quick to react and locate the ball, and Finau shows enough speed to succeed in backside pursuit. Finau plays with excellent balance and a strong, flexible core, rarely ending up on the ground.
- His motor is excellent, and he’s quick to locate the ball and make plays against the run.
- He has an excellent feel for working off blockers and knowing how and when to counter as the play goes on.
- Finau is strong enough in the lower body to hold up at the point of attack, and he displays a good feel as a grappler in the phone booth, consistently getting blockers off-balance before sending them to the ground.
- He’s extremely thick through the lower body, and he uses his natural leverage to win at the point of attack, often requiring a double team.
- Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- He’s a straight-line mover and tends to struggle to disengage from blockers due to a lack of ideal length.
- Isn't able to consistently shed blocks and makes plays in the hole.
- He’s stiff as an athlete, as Finau lacks the flexibility to truly threaten the edge.
Ami Finau percentiles vs other Defensive Lines (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Ami Finau (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
521.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
112.0
*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.