Habakkuk Baldonado DL/EDGE Pittsburgh | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Habakkuk Baldonado DL/EDGE Pittsburgh
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/20/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.78 seconds (80%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 25.1 DOB: 09/06/1999 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER | |
| Last Updated: 04/20/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.78 seconds (80%*) | |
| Age: 25.1 DOB: 09/06/1999 | |
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 80.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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78% |
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| Tackling: |
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64% |
| Pass Rush: |
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71% |
| Run Defense: |
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73% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#181
Position rank:
#35
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| College Games: 40 College Snaps: 1463 | ||
ESPN RATING: 77/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 87/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Habakkuk Baldonado from Clearwater Academy International High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Baldonado joined Pittsburgh.In 2019 as a freshman Baldonado saw action in 13 games and played a total of 401 snaps for the Panthers. He recorded 19 tackles, 6 assists, while adding 16 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 23 total pressures, which included 13 QB hurries, 5 QB hits, and 5 sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Panthers in 2020 Baldonado played in 4 games and took part in 51 snaps for the Panthers. He recorded just 2 tackles, one assist, while adding 2 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 6 total pressures, and 6 QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks during the year.
In 2021 as a junior Baldonado played in 14 games and contributed on 658 snaps. He recorded 26 tackles, 5 assists while making 28 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 48 total pressures, which included 23 QB hurries, 14 QB hits, and an excellent 11 sacks on the year.
In 2022 as a senior Baldonado logged playing time in 9 games and logged a total of 353 snaps for the Panthers. He also added 10 tackles, 9 assists, and 10 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 24 total pressures, which included 16 QB hurries, 6 QB hits, and 2 sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Baldonado chases well in pursuit, and Baldonado has the athleticism to play in space if asked to drop into coverage.
- Possesses accurate snap anticipation and timing to beat blockers off the edge.
- As a pass rusher, he shows quickness off the line and has the fluid athleticism and flexibility to bend the edge.
- He has the strong core and powerful hands to shed blockers, and he shows excellent instincts with the ability to quickly locate the ball.
- He has a high motor and does a solid job setting the edge against the run.
- He has prototypical size, with a little more room on his frame to add weight. Baldonado shows impressive quickness at the snap and plays at a good pad level.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Baldonado has to develop a counter move or two in the pass rush, and Baldonado needs to make better use of his hands.
- Baldonado is so eager to get upfield that he often abandons responsibilities against the run.
- While he moves well laterally, he doesn’t always get there in pursuit.
Habakkuk Baldonado percentiles vs other Defensive Lines (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Habakkuk Baldonado (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
209.2
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
60.0
*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.