Ben Bywater LB BYU | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Ben Bywater LB BYU
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: MULI-ROLE LB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/24/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.61 seconds (77%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: MULI-ROLE LB | |
| Last Updated: 04/24/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.61 seconds (77%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 78.7 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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76% |
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| Tackling: |
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67% |
| Pass Rush: |
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60% |
| Run Defense: |
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64% |
| Coverage: |
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59% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
5th
Overall Rank:
#136
Position rank:
#9
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| College Games: 34 College Snaps: 1518 | ||
ESPN RATING: 69/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#236
Pos Rank:
#119
State Rank:
#18
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 87/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Dylan Moses - Alabama |
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77% |
| Pete Werner - Ohio State |
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75% |
| Shaka Heyward - Duke |
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75% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Ben Bywater from Olympus High School was rated a 2-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Bywater joined BYU.In 2019 as a freshman Bywater saw action in just 2 games and played a total of 42 snaps at linebacker for the Cougars. He recorded only 7 tackles, 2 assists, while adding 3 stops. In coverage Bywater notched up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 93.3.
As a sophomore for the Cougars in 2020 Bywater played in 3 games and took part in 36 snaps for the Cougars. He recorded only 7 tackles, one assist, while adding 5 stops.
In 2021 as a junior Bywater played in 13 games and contributed on 646 snaps. He recorded decent 81 tackles, 29 assists while making 40 stops. In coverage Bywater chalked up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and an unimpressive QB rating when targetted of 128.7. As a pass rusher, he produced 5 total pressures, which included one QB hurry, 3 QB hits, and one sack on the year.
In 2022 as a senior Bywater logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 590 snaps for the Cougars. He also added decent 60 tackles, 22 assists, and 29 stops. While in coverage Bywater made no pass breakups, 2 interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 62.0. As a pass rusher, he tallied 4 total pressures, which included 2 QB hurries, one QB hit, and one sack on the season.
In 2023 as a fifth year senior Bywater logged playing time in 4 games and logged a total of 204 snaps for the Cougars. He also added 25 tackles, 4 assists, and 15 stops. While in coverage Bywater made one pass breakup, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 86.3. As a pass rusher, he tallied 7 total pressures, which included 5 QB hurries, one QB hit, and one sack on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Has a filled-out frame with good thickness. Plays at full speed at all times with an active motor and determined quickness in pursuit.
- Bywater has an excellent feel for working off blockers and knowing how and when to counter as the play goes on.
- In coverage, Bywater shows excellent awareness and anticipation when dropping back into zone, and he has the fluidity and speed to run with most tight ends over the middle.
- The talent is there as a sideline-to-sideline playmaker.
- Keeps feet moving after initial contact. Jumps inside as a counter to typical rush, but needs to show a larger variety of moves.
- Bywater has good movement skills with decent range. And he proved capable of holding up in zone coverage and can be used as an effective A-gap blitzer.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Does not blow up targets. Many inside tackles are catch-and-drags, which will be more difficult to make at the next level.
- As good as Bywater is attacking downhill, he can get overaggressive and overrun plays, opening up cutback lanes for counter runs.
- Hits up high and misses more tackles than he should.
How other scouting services rate Ben Bywater (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
136.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
9.0
*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.