Braylan Shelby DE/EDGE USC | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Braylan Shelby DE/EDGE USC
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.65 seconds (88%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER | |
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| 40 time: 4.65 seconds (88%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 86.7 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
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81% |
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| Tackling: |
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63% |
| Pass Rush: |
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66% |
| Run Defense: |
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66% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
2nd - Mid
Overall Rank:
#40
Position rank:
#4
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| College Games: 22 College Snaps: 509 | ||
ESPN RATING: 81/100
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247 RATING: 96/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.0 (98%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Braylan Shelby from Friendswood High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Shelby joined USC after being heavily recruited.In 2023 as a freshman Shelby saw action in 13 games and played a total of 180 snaps for the Trojans. He recorded 15 tackles, 3 assists, while adding 8 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 4 total pressures, which included 2 QB hurries, no QB hits, and 2 sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Trojans in 2024 Shelby played in 3 games and took part in 75 snaps for the Trojans. He recorded just 4 tackles, one assist, while adding 5 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 5 total pressures, and 3 QB hurries, one QB hit, and one sack during the year.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Shelby displays good lateral movement skills, capable of working his way down the line with decent range when chasing in pursuit.
- He has an excellent feel for working off blockers and knowing how and when to counter as the play goes on.
- He can also win going speed-to-power, with the leg drive to push blockers back.
- He’s very instinctive when it comes to countering and solid with overall hand usage.
- Combines excellent power with initial quickness, but one of his best attributes are his violent hands, which Shelby uses with impressive precision.
- Possesses the length and power to ward off offensive tackles.
- A technician with a high motor, he has a variety of moves and displays exceptionally good hand use. Shelby shows a strong finishing burst and has the power to hold at the point of attack as a run defender.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Never out of a play, but can get out of control and work himself away from the action.
- Shelby remains a bit raw, as Shelby is inconsistent with his hand use and lacks violence in his hands
- Shelby is so eager to get upfield that he often abandons responsibilities against the run.
How other scouting services rate Braylan Shelby (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
40.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
4.0
*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.