Donovan McMillon S Pittsburgh | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Donovan McMillon S Pittsburgh
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Zone Box/Strong Safety | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.67 seconds (16%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 22.6 DOB: 06/18/2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Zone Box/Strong Safety | |
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.67 seconds (16%*) | |
| Age: 22.6 DOB: 06/18/2002 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 57.5 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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79% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 78.1 | |
| Tackling: |
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74% |
| Run Defense: |
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72% |
| Coverage: |
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63% |
| Zone: |
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64% |
| Man/Press: |
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61% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#510
Position rank:
#84
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| College Games: 34 College Snaps: 1479 | ||
ESPN RATING: 80/100
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247 RATING: 92.4/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Troy Warner - BYU |
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88% |
| Tyler Baker-Williams - NC State |
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82% |
| Travis Whillock - Northwestern |
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80% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Donovan McMillon from Peters Township High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, McMillon opted to join Florida after being heavily recruited.In 2021 as a freshman McMillon saw action in 5 games and played a total of 45 snaps at safety for the Gators. He recorded only 5 tackles, one assist, while adding 2 stops. In coverage McMillon notched up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 82.6.
As a sophomore in 2022 he played in 5 games and logged 64 snaps for the Gators. He made 10 tackles, one assist, and had 2 stops. In coverage he totaled no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 93.1.
After season's end McMillon transferred to Pittsburgh where as a junior for the Panthers in 2023 McMillon played in 12 games and took part in 605 snaps for the Panthers. He chalked up decent 81 tackles, 32 assists, and added 32 stops. In the secondary McMillon forced no pass breakups, no interceptions, and gave up QB rating when targetted of 111.9.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Can deliver the big hit and isn't afraid to jump inside to slow the ball.
- Strong hands to make plays on the ball, effective blitzer who shows well-coached technique and awareness.
- Has the violent hands to discard receivers and smaller tight ends, and McMillon is a sure tackler. In coverage, he shows good instincts when sitting back in zone, with click-and-close ability and good ball tracking.
- He’s also very good in zone coverage, showing a great understanding of routes and the ability to close quickly.
- He’s a willing and capable hitter in run support and closes fast to make plays against quick screens.
- McMillon is aggressive in run support, with a physical mentality, but struggles to break down space and leaves production on the field.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Despite his size, he’s not an overly physical tackler. McMillon might have to add some weight at the next level in order to become more physical.
- Lacks the quick feet to mirror underneath and is slow to transition out of his backpedal and close on the ball
- McMillon gets beat over the top too often, and McMillon tends to panic and get too handsy when running downfield.
How other scouting services rate Donovan McMillon (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
582.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
90.0
*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.