Andre Sam S LSU | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Andre Sam S LSU
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Man-Zone Slot/Nickel Safety | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.59 seconds (41%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Man-Zone Slot/Nickel Safety | |
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 4.59 seconds (41%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 75.0 / 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. | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 77.8 | |
| Tackling: |
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80% |
| Run Defense: |
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80% |
| Coverage: |
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80% |
| Zone: |
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80% |
| Man/Press: |
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80% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#288
Position rank:
#59
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| College Games: 47 College Snaps: 2836 | ||
Draft Profile: Bio
Following high school, Sam opted to join McNeese State.In 2018 as a freshman Sam saw action in just 3 games and played a total of 28 snaps at safety for the Cowboys. He recorded just 5 tackles, no assists, while adding no stops. In coverage Sam notched up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and a disapointing QB rating when targetted of 118.8.
As a sophomore in 2019 he played in just 3 games and logged 207 snaps for the Cowboys. He made 12 tackles, 3 assists, and had 2 stops. In coverage he totaled one pass breakup, one interception, and a disapointing QB rating when targetted of 133.2.
In 2020 as a junior Sam played in 7 games and contributed on 522 snaps. He chalked up 41 tackles, 12 assists, and added 10 stops. In the secondary Sam forced 2 pass breakups, 3 interceptions, and gave up an elite QB rating when targetted of 43.3.
In 2021 as a senior Sam saw action in 11 games while playing 754 snaps. He logged solid 53 tackles, 13 assists, and made 16 stops. In coverage Sam had 5 pass breakups, one interception, and surrendered QB rating when targetted of 93.6.
After the end of the season Sam transferred to Marshall where as a fifth year senior for the Thundering Herd in 2022 Sam played in 10 games and took part in 558 snaps for the Thundering Herd. He logged 44 tackles, 11 assists, and made 23 stops. In coverage Sam had 5 pass breakups, one interception, and surrendered QB rating when targetted of 65.5.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Sam tracks the ball well and does a nice job of getting his head around in plenty of time to avoid flags.
- He’s physical at the line of scrimmage, showing unexpected power in his hands.
- Possesses good straight-line speed, fluid hips to turn and run, and explosiveness out of his breaks. Good vision and anticipation as a free safety.
- Flashes good ball skills. Sam has the fluidity and change-of-direction ability to mirror quicker receivers underneath.
- An instinctive center fielder who flies around the field, has the tools to make up for a relative lack of size.
- Closes to the ball quite well and possesses the hands to snatch throws away from his frame.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Has very inconsistent tackling technique and too often just throws himself at the lower body of the ballcarrier instead of wrapping up.
- Plays out of control too often, laying a lot of big hits but also missing a lot of tackles along the way. Sam also needs to do a better job reading routes when sitting back as a single-high safety.
- Needs to develop a better understanding of route combinations and better overall vision.
Andre Sam percentiles vs other Safetys (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Andre Sam (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
268.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
63.0
*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.