Cameron Rising QB Utah | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Cameron Rising QB Utah
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: Mobile Pocket Passer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 12/13/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.64 seconds (86%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 25.7 DOB: 05/13/1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: Mobile Pocket Passer | |
| Last Updated: 12/13/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| 40 time: 4.64 seconds (86%*) | |
| Age: 25.7 DOB: 05/13/1999 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 56.5 / 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. | ||
| Release Speed: |
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74% |
| Short Passing: |
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57% |
| Medium Passing: |
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56% |
| Long Passing: |
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64% |
| Rush/Scramble: |
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63% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#510
Position rank:
#30
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| College Games: 29 College Snaps: 1739 | ||
ESPN RATING: 82/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#38
Pos Rank:
#11
State Rank:
#25
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 90/100
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| Ovr Rank: #247 Pos Rank: #11 | ||
| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Chris Oladokun - South Dakota State |
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84% |
| Spencer Sanders - Ole Miss |
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80% |
| Brady Davis - Illinois State |
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78% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Cameron Rising's prolonged college career at Utah has positioned him as an older prospect for the 2024 NFL Draft. Born on May 13, 1999, Rising will be 25 years old at the start of his rookie NFL season, significantly older than the typical draft prospect. His journey began at Texas in 2018 before transferring to Utah, where he became a two-time Pac-12 champion and first-team all-conference selection.Rising's college career spans six years, including his 2023 redshirt season due to an ACL injury. Over his Utah tenure, he accumulated 5,572 passing yards and 46 touchdowns, with 966 rushing yards and 12 ground scores. His experience and leadership were key factors in Utah's back-to-back Pac-12 titles in 2021 and 2022.
The California native's college career peaked in 2022 when he threw for 3,034 yards and 26 touchdowns while adding 465 rushing yards and six scores. However, his ACL tear in the 2023 Rose Bowl against Penn State ended his final full season prematurely, further complicating his draft outlook.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Exhibits veteran poise in the pocket, leveraging extensive experience to remain composed under pressure
- Displays refined decision-making skills, consistently making smart reads due to years of collegiate game experience
- Demonstrates thorough understanding of offensive concepts, having operated in various schemes throughout his lengthy career
- Shows above-average mobility for a pocket passer, capable of extending plays when necessary
- Possesses a quick release and efficient throwing motion, honed through years of repetition
- Exhibits strong leadership qualities, drawing respect from teammates for his perseverance and competitive nature
- Displays proficiency in both shotgun and under-center formations, offering scheme versatility
- Demonstrates good touch on intermediate and deep passes, allowing receivers to maintain stride
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Significantly older than typical NFL rookies at 25, severely limiting his perceived upside and developmental potential
- Extensive injury history, including a recent ACL tear, raising serious durability concerns for NFL transition
- Lacks elite physical traits, which may be further exposed against NFL-caliber defenses
- Advanced age suggests he's likely reached his athletic ceiling, offering little room for physical improvement
- Extended college career may have ingrained habits that could be challenging to modify at the NFL level
Scouting Report: Summary
Rising profiles as a cerebral game manager with plus mobility and a quick trigger. His veteran savvy and command of pro-style concepts translate to solid clipboard holder potential. However, his advanced age (25) and significant medical red flags severely cap his NFL ceiling.Best suited for West Coast or spread schemes that emphasize quick decisions and pocket movement. Could provide immediate depth as a QB2/3 with the mental acuity to digest playbooks rapidly. Rising's leadership and football IQ are NFL-caliber, but his physical tools and long-term upside fall short of starting quarterback thresholds.
Late Day 3 flier at best. Teams must weigh Rising's experience and intangibles against durability concerns and limited developmental runway. Likely competing for practice squad or third-string roles where his maturity and system familiarity could prove valuable in the QB room.
Written By:
Lennox Tate
Cameron Rising percentiles vs other Quarterbacks (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Cameron Rising (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
510.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
44.0
*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.