Dominique Hampton S Washington | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Dominique Hampton S Washington
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Zone Free Safety | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/24/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.51 seconds (70%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 23.9 DOB: 01/27/2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Zone Free Safety | |
| Last Updated: 04/24/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 4.51 seconds (70%*) | |
| Age: 23.9 DOB: 01/27/2001 | |
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 80.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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78% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 92.0 | |
| Tackling: |
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74% |
| Run Defense: |
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69% |
| Coverage: |
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66% |
| Zone: |
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65% |
| Man/Press: |
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65% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#179
Position rank:
#39
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| College Games: 40 College Snaps: 1885 | ||
ESPN RATING: 76/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 88/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Tycen Anderson - Toledo |
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80% |
| Jalen Graham - Purdue |
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78% |
| Yusuf Corker - Kentucky |
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77% |
Drafted: ROUND: 5 - Pick Number: 161 (WSH)
Draft Profile: Bio
Dominique Hampton, from Peoria, Arizona, Started his athletic career in multiple sports, including baseball and basketball, he eventually focused on football, excelling at Centennial High School. As a high school athlete, he not only led his team to two state championships but also showcased his versatility by playing both cornerback and receiver. Hampton also demonstrated his athletic prowess on the track, competing at state levels in both the 100 and 200 meters.After being rated a three-star recruit he Joined the Huskies, and after redshirting his freshman year in 2018, he gradually earned more playing time, moving from a reserve cornerback to a starting safety role. By his senior year in 2023, he had become a cornerstone of the Huskies’ defense, leading the team with 109 tackles and earning All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention honors. His stats include 189 tackles, 14 pass deflections, and two interceptions.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Straight-line speed to take a pick to the house. Can punish receivers with closing speed and desire to hit at max impact.
- Very athletic - put up excellent numbers across the board at the Combine and Washington's pro-day
- Physically imposing with a long frame and big hands, ideal for NFL play.
- Versatile in defensive alignments, capable of playing all across the secondary
- Effective communicator pre-snap, aligns and directs defensive movements efficiently.
- Displays great closing speed and pursuit, particularly within 10 yards of the line of scrimmage.
- Competitive in man coverage against tight ends, leveraging his size and physicality.
- Can deliver powerful hits,blowing up the run play
- Experienced in both single-high and split-safety roles.
- Very active pre-snap and shows natural awareness.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Shows stiffness in open field play, lacking fluidity in man coverage.
- Struggles with maintaining coverage discipline, occasionally losing track of assignments.
- Often allows blockers to disrupt his positioning, impacting his effectiveness.
- Inconsistent tackling technique, leading to missed opportunities.
- Questionable decision-making in pursuit angles, reducing tackle efficiency.
Scouting Report: Summary
Dominique Hampton enters the draft as a raw talent with significant upside, boasting the size and athleticism that NFL teams covet in a safety. His frame, combined with his ability to play both in the box and in deep coverage, gives him the versatility that is highly valued at the next level However, Hampton's film shows that while he can deliver bone-rattling hits and close quickly on the ball, his inconsistent technique and occasional lapses in coverage awareness raise concerns.Despite these drawbacks, Hampton's physical traits and ability to disrupt plays make him a promising project for teams willing to invest in his development. His performance in specific defensive packages and potential contributions on special teams could see him carve out a role in the NFL. For a team looking for a safety with the tools to evolve into a more polished player, Hampton offers a blend of risk and reward that could be worth a late-round pick.
Dominique Hampton percentiles vs other Safetys (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Dominique Hampton (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
180.2
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
48.0
*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.