Gerard Wheeler C Tulsa | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Gerard Wheeler C Tulsa
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 03/12/2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.06 seconds (87%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: Center | |
| Last Updated: 03/12/2022 | |
| Draft Year: 2022 | |
| 40 time: 5.06 seconds (87%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 76.3 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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77% |
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| Pass Blocking: |
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51% |
| Run Blocking: |
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68% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#257
Position rank:
#48
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| College Games: 34 College Snaps: 2467 | ||
247 RATING: 76/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.4 (89%)
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Strengths
- Good natural athleticism, knee bend and fluid lateral movement to mirror college defensive ends.
- Quick feet to get inside of defensive tackles to wall off inside and reach linebackers at the second level.
- Has broad shoulders and flashes the playing strength and power to overwhelm at the point of attack.
- Has the feet to adjust when he anticipates what's coming. Effective trapping and bends at the knees with adequate core strength to absorb the bull rush. Can clear a path at the second level if he hits the target.
- Above-average football smarts and general intelligence. Plays with a nasty streak. Solid character and work ethic.
Weaknesses
- Loses leverage battles and plays with high pad level. Can be late off the snap.
- Needs to prove his worth in a straight-ahead running game.
- Light on his feet for a guard but doesn't possess the range or size to remain outside against NFL pass rushers.
- Good upper-body strength but must improve his core strength. Better suited to a zone-blocking system because of his athleticism.
- Finesse blocker with average arm length who doesn't use his hands well to win at the point of attack.
How other scouting services rate Gerard Wheeler (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
255.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
53.0
*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.