Darion McKenzie CB Merrimack | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Darion McKenzie CB Merrimack
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Dual-Role Man/Press CB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.50 seconds (48%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 25.6 DOB: 04/22/1999 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Dual-Role Man/Press CB | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.50 seconds (48%*) | |
| Age: 25.6 DOB: 04/22/1999 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 54.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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46% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 73.2 | |
| Tackling: |
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45% |
| Run Defense: |
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66% |
| Coverage: |
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74% |
| Zone: |
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68% |
| Man/Press: |
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00% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#494
Position rank:
#107
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| College Games: 26 College Snaps: 1076 | ||
Draft Profile: Bio
Following high school, McKenzie opted to join Merrimack.In 2019 as a freshman McKenzie saw action in just one game and played a total of 62 snaps at cornerback for the Warriors. He recorded only 4 tackles, no assists, while adding one stop. In coverage McKenzie notched up one pass breakup, no interceptions, and a QB rating when targetted of 82.9.
As a sophomore in 2020 he played in just 3 games and logged 152 snaps for the Warriors. He made only 4 tackles, no assists, and had one stop. In coverage he totaled 2 pass breakups, one interception, and an outstanding QB rating when targetted of 52.1.
In 2021 as a junior McKenzie played in 11 games and contributed on 515 snaps. He chalked up 24 tackles, 8 assists, and added 8 stops. In the secondary McKenzie forced 7 pass breakups, no interceptions, and gave up QB rating when targetted of 93.4.
In 2022 as a senior McKenzie saw action in one game while playing 40 snaps. He logged only 3 tackles, no assists, and made one stop. In coverage McKenzie had no pass breakups, no interceptions, and surrendered an unimpressive QB rating when targetted of 142.5.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- McKenzie has the ability to move down and cover tight ends, with the fluid hips to turn and the speed to run with anyone down the middle of the field.
- Has a powerful punch at the line of scrimmage and can deliver it while moving his feet. McKenzie also has the powerful core and hips to stick to a receiver downfield and escort him to the sideline
- In the run game, he’s aggressive coming downhill and a sure tackler.
- Aware zone cornerback who is also adept in man coverage, flashing physical hand punch at the line and straight-line speed to stay with receivers downfield.
- Good strength to tackle. Plays with high energy and is a tough-minded overachiever.
- Explodes out of his backpedal and has the hands and coordination to force interceptions.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Willing but not threatening tackler. Doesn't have the quick-twitch reaction when McKenzie gears down to rebuild to top speed. More instinctive than explosive.
- Too hands-on downfield and has suspect instincts.
- Rght now he’s only capable of playing in trail position, and even then he’d likely be draw a lot of flags.
Darion McKenzie percentiles vs other Cornerbacks (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Darion McKenzie (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
506.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
139.0
*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.