Derrick Harmon DT Oregon | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Derrick Harmon DT Oregon
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 09/30/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.10 seconds (52%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: DT 3-TECH | |
| Last Updated: 09/30/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 5.10 seconds (52%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 84.7 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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81% |
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| Tackling: |
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39% |
| Pass Rush: |
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90% |
| Run Defense: |
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85% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
2nd - Mid
Overall Rank:
#45
Position rank:
#13
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| College Games: 40 College Snaps: 1465 | ||
ESPN RATING: 77/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 86/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Keeanu Benton - Wisconsin |
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83% |
| Jaquelin Roy - LSU |
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69% |
| Phidarian Mathis - Alabama |
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69% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Derrick Harmon, a 6'5", 310-pound defensive tackle, hails from Loyola High School in Michigan. As a three-star recruit, Harmon committed to Michigan State, where he played for three seasons before transferring to Oregon for his final year. During his time with the Spartans, Harmon redshirted his freshman year, playing in four games. In his sophomore campaign, he appeared in all 12 games, including five starts, recording 30 tackles, three for loss, and two sacks. His junior season saw increased production with 40 tackles, 3.5 for loss, 1.5 sacks, a pass deflection, and a forced fumble.At Michigan State, Harmon earned honorable mention on the CollegeFootballNews.com Freshman All-American Team. He was a two-time first-team all-state selection in high school and was ranked among the top defensive tackle prospects in Michigan by several recruiting services. Harmon's decision to transfer to Oregon for his final collegiate season exposed him to top-tier competition in both the Big Ten and Pac-12 conferences.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Impressive physical specimen with an ideal frame for an NFL defensive tackle, boasting excellent height and weight combination
- Demonstrates good lateral agility for his size, allowing him to sidestep blockers and penetrate the backfield effectively
- Flashes ability to stack-and-shed against the run, anchoring well at the point of attack
- Shows potential as an interior pass rusher with his combination of size and athleticism
- Versatile defender capable of lining up in various techniques along the defensive front
- Demonstrates a good motor, consistently pursuing plays from the backside
- Has experience against top-level competition in power-five conferences
- Possesses natural leverage with his height and arm length, aiding in bull rush effectiveness
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Pad level can be inconsistent, sometimes playing too high and negating his size advantage
- Hand usage and block-shedding technique need refinement to consistently disengage
- Can improve lower body strength to better anchor against double teams
- Needs to develop a more diverse array of pass rush moves to complement his bull rush
- Must improve consistency in gap integrity and run fits to be a three-down player
Scouting Report: Summary
Harmon's toolkit as an interior defensive lineman is highlighted by his impressive physical attributes and flashes of disruptive play. His ability to penetrate and create havoc in the backfield will intrigue NFL defensive coordinators looking for versatile pieces in their front seven. The raw power and size Harmon brings to the table provide a solid foundation for his continued development at the next level.While Harmon has shown the ability to impact both the run and pass game, his technique and consistency will need refinement to maximize his effectiveness against NFL-caliber offensive linemen. His experience in multiple defensive schemes suggests adaptability, but he'll need to sharpen his instincts and reaction time to become a consistent contributor at the pro level.
Teams running multiple fronts will value Harmon's potential to play across the defensive line. His frame and natural strength profile well for a 3-technique in a 4-3 or as a 5-technique in a 3-4 scheme. Harmon could carve out a role as a rotational player with upside in an NFL defensive line rotation.
How other scouting services rate Derrick Harmon (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
35.6
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.