Chris Jefferson S Purdue | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Chris Jefferson S Purdue
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Zone Free Safety | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.87 seconds (1%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 24.5 DOB: 06/16/2000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Zone Free Safety | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.87 seconds (1%*) | |
| Age: 24.5 DOB: 06/16/2000 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 57.0 / 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: | 69.6 | |
| Tackling: |
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74% |
| Run Defense: |
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72% |
| Coverage: |
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58% |
| Zone: |
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58% |
| Man/Press: |
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61% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#487
Position rank:
#105
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| College Games: 19 College Snaps: 735 | ||
Draft Profile: Bio
Following high school, Jefferson opted to join Purdue.In 2021 as a freshman Jefferson saw action in 13 games and played a total of 427 snaps at safety for the Boilermakers. He recorded 40 tackles, 5 assists, while adding 17 stops. In coverage Jefferson notched up one pass breakup, one interception, and a QB rating when targetted of 78.8.
As a sophomore in 2022 he played in 6 games and logged 308 snaps for the Boilermakers. He made 20 tackles, 4 assists, and had 7 stops. In coverage he totaled 3 pass breakups, 2 interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 64.6.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- He’ll have some limitations in man coverage, but Jefferson should develop into a serviceable starter.
- He’s a willing and capable hitter in run support and closes fast to make plays against quick screens.
- Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands.
- He’s physical at the line of scrimmage, showing unexpected power in his hands.
- An instinctive center fielder who flies around the field, has the tools to make up for a relative lack of size.
- Tracks the ball well and has the natural ball skills for forcing turnovers.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Jefferson gets beat over the top too often, and Jefferson tends to panic and get too handsy when running downfield.
- Isn’t great in route recognition when he’s facing the action, is hesitant and susceptible to double moves, and too often gets unnecessarily handsy when playing trail position
- Will slip off tackles and needs to finish more consistently.
Chris Jefferson percentiles vs other Safetys (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Chris Jefferson (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
512.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
142.0
*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.