Gabriel Rubio DL Notre Dame | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Gabriel Rubio DL Notre Dame
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
SUB-POSITION: DT 3-TECH | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Draft Year: 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 time: 4.90 seconds (61%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Age: 21.5 DOB: 07/09/2003 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SUB-POSITION: DT 3-TECH | |
Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | |
Draft Year: 2025 | |
40 time: 4.90 seconds (61%*) | |
Age: 21.5 DOB: 07/09/2003 | |
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Overall Rating: | 72.6 / 100 | |
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Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
Offense Rating: |
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79% |
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Tackling: |
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69% |
Pass Rush: |
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63% |
Run Defense: |
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79% |
DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#376
Position rank:
#71
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College Games: 27 College Snaps: 447 | ||
College Combine Results
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Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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Khyiris Tonga - BYU |
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71% |
Savion Williams - Florida A&M |
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69% |
Zion Logue - Georgia |
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67% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Gabriel Rubio from Lutheran Of St Charles County High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Rubio joined Notre Dame after being heavily recruited.In 2022 as a freshman Rubio saw action in 11 games and played a total of 159 snaps for the Fighting Irish. He recorded only 8 tackles, 8 assists, while adding 5 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 7 total pressures, which included 4 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and no sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Fighting Irish in 2023 Rubio played in 8 games and took part in 122 snaps for the Fighting Irish. He recorded only 6 tackles, 4 assists, while adding 6 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 7 total pressures, and 6 QB hurries, one QB hit, and no sacks during the year.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Rubio has heavy hands and uses them aggressively, rocking offensive linemen back. He shows the ability to disengage and out-grapple blockers in a phone booth.
- Can make the impressive chest-to-chest bear hug tackle in the hole due to his ability to wreak havoc in the backfield.
- Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase.
- Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side with strong hands.
- He has violent hands and the long arms to ward off blockers. Rubio plays with a good pad level and can win with power as a bull rusher.
- Flashes an explosive burst and can surprise better overall athletes with his ability to get upfield. Has a closing burst when given a free lane. Has the frame to consider moving inside
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- His spin move is a bit slow and mechanical. He’s susceptible to cut blocks, a tactic that was used on him often
- Undersized and lacks elite bulk and girth for an interior defensive lineman - will be scheme specific in the NFL.
- His pass rush moves need refinement, and Rubio doesn’t have a lot of range in coverage.
Gabriel Rubio percentiles vs other Defensive Lines (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Gabriel Rubio (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
500.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
86.0
*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.