Elijah Chatman DT SMU | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Elijah Chatman DT SMU
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.90 seconds (89%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: NT/DT | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.90 seconds (89%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 72.8 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
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78% |
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| Tackling: |
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43% |
| Pass Rush: |
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63% |
| Run Defense: |
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75% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#372
Position rank:
#65
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| College Games: 58 College Snaps: 2055 | ||
ESPN RATING: 71/100
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247 RATING: 81/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.3 (87%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Elijah Chatman from Evangel Christian Academy High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Chatman joined SMU.In 2019 as a freshman Chatman saw action in 10 games and played a total of 83 snaps for the Mustangs. He recorded only 8 tackles, one assist, while adding 8 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 5 total pressures, which included 3 QB hurries, one QB hit, and one sack on the season.
As a sophomore for the Mustangs in 2020 Chatman played in 10 games and took part in 376 snaps for the Mustangs. He recorded 20 tackles, 6 assists, while adding 18 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 10 total pressures, and 4 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and 4 sacks during the year.
In 2021 as a junior Chatman played in 12 games and contributed on 550 snaps. He recorded 35 tackles, 5 assists while making 33 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 20 total pressures, which included 15 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and 3 sacks on the year.
In 2022 as a senior Chatman logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 572 snaps for the Mustangs. He also added 26 tackles, 8 assists, and 18 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 20 total pressures, which included 14 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and 4 sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- With a powerful lower body and the ability to hold up at the point of attack as a run defender, Chatman is remarkably instinctive.
- Lower than offensive lineman on every short-yardage play. Good agility and ability to change direction for his size.
- Made Bruce Feldman's Freak's List - ranked #65. He wrote, "..a 6-1, 220-pounder who ran wind-aided 10.08 and 10.09 100-meter times this spring and blazed a 10.22 in May at an event in Austin, but Chatman is the SMU player for now we’re spotlighting. Not only is he pound for pound one of the strongest people in college football, Chatman is one of the strongest period. On the field, Chatman made 25 tackles, 10 TFLs and 2.5 sacks. In the weight room, the 6-1, 295-pound Shreveport, La., product bench pressed 495 pounds this offseason and has done 42 reps at 225. He also back-squatted 615 and power-cleaned 335, and did this muscle-up weighing 290."
- His motor is excellent, and he’s quick to locate the ball and make plays against the run.
- Chatman has a wide base and a low center of gravity to hold his ground, as well as the upper-body strength to shed blockers.
- He’s very instinctive when it comes to countering and solid with overall hand usage.
- He’s quick to react and locate the ball, and he shows enough speed to succeed in backside pursuit. Chatman plays with excellent balance and a strong, flexible core, rarely ending up on the ground.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Chatman has to develop a counter move or two in the pass rush, and Chatman needs to make better use of his hands.
- He’s a straight-line mover who doesn’t have the range to chase in pursuit.
- Might be limited to one-gap systems. Agility isn't a question but misses tackles when he doesn't square and break down.
How other scouting services rate Elijah Chatman (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
376.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
84.0
*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.