Forrest Rhyne LB Villanova | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Forrest Rhyne LB Villanova
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
PLAY STYLE: BOX LB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Draft Year: 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 time: 4.75 seconds (39%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PLAY STYLE: BOX LB | |
Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
Draft Year: 2023 | |
40 time: 4.75 seconds (39%*) | |
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Overall Rating: | 60.0 / 100 | |
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Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
Offense Rating: |
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64% |
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Tackling: |
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81% |
Pass Rush: |
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76% |
Run Defense: |
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80% |
Coverage: |
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71% |
DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#464
Position rank:
#57
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College Games: 28 College Snaps: 1591 | ||
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Ovr Rank:
#3114
College Combine Results
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Draft Profile: Bio
Forrest Rhyne from Waynesboro Area High School was rated a After high school, Rhyne joined Villanova.In 2018 as a freshman Rhyne saw action in just one game and played a total of 5 snaps at linebacker for the Wildcats. He recorded no tackles, no assists, while adding no stops.
As a sophomore for the Wildcats in 2019 Rhyne played in 12 games and took part in 704 snaps for the Wildcats. He recorded solid 78 tackles, 22 assists, while adding 52 stops. In coverage Rhyne made one pass breakup, no interceptions, and a QB rating when targetted of 99.0. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 23 total pressures, and 11 QB hurries, 6 QB hits, and 6 sacks during the year.
In 2020 as a junior Rhyne played in just 2 games and contributed on 108 snaps. He recorded 16 tackles, 3 assists while making 14 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 6 total pressures, which included 4 QB hurries, one QB hit, and one sack on the year.
In 2021 as a senior Rhyne logged playing time in 13 games and logged a total of 774 snaps for the Wildcats. He also added solid 99 tackles, 31 assists, and 62 stops. While in coverage Rhyne made no pass breakups, no interceptions, and a QB rating when targetted of 92.0. As a pass rusher, he tallied 32 total pressures, which included 26 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 5 sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Reads the quarterback to anticipate and is a candidate to play outside.
- Possesses strong upper body to be explosive and create turnovers as a tackler. Takes aggressive angles to the ball.
- Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker despite his lack of size because of his instincts and ability to find the ball in traffic.
- Rhyne has a compact build, but Rhyne is a crafty edge player who is very good against the run. He sets the edge and effectively wards off blocks with a strong core, powerful limbs, and natural leverage.
- Rhyne has an excellent feel for working off blockers and knowing how and when to counter as the play goes on.
- Plays fast, flows with the action, showing smooth lateral agility and short-area burst. Has good instincts and awareness to quickly find the ball.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Rhyne lacks the fluidity to turn and run with some of the more athletic tight ends.
- Lacks the kind of pure speed to consistently close, or to get home when used on looping rushes.
- Rhyne is on the small side, and his frame is pretty much maxed out. Despite his effort and intensity, he’ll simply get swallowed up at times.
How other scouting services rate Forrest Rhyne (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
472.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
78.0
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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.