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Ivan Pace Jr. LB/EDGE Cincinnati | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Ivan Pace Jr. LB/EDGE Cincinnati
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.62 seconds (75%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 23.11 DOB: 12/16/2000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: BOX LB | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.62 seconds (75%*) | |
| Age: 23.11 DOB: 12/16/2000 | |
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 81.6 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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76% |
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| Tackling: |
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71% |
| Pass Rush: |
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88% |
| Run Defense: |
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81% |
| Coverage: |
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73% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
5th
Overall Rank:
#149
Position rank:
#15
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| College Games: 41 College Snaps: 2015 | ||
247 RATING: 79/100
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Ovr Rank:
#3045
College Combine Results
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RIVALS RATING: 5.3 (87%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Ivan Pace Jr. from Colerain High School was rated a After high school, Pace Jr. joined Miami (OH).In 2019 as a freshman Pace Jr. saw action in 13 games and played a total of 173 snaps for the RedHawks. He recorded just 7 tackles, 4 assists, while adding 11 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 19 total pressures, which included 8 QB hurries, 5 QB hits, and 6 sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the RedHawks in 2020 Pace Jr. played in 3 games and took part in 181 snaps for the RedHawks. He recorded 25 tackles, 5 assists, while adding 16 stops. In coverage Pace Jr. made no pass breakups, no interceptions, and a QB rating when targetted of 86.6. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 5 total pressures, and 4 QB hurries, one QB hit, and no sacks during the year.
In 2021 as a junior Pace Jr. played in 13 games and contributed on 833 snaps. He recorded solid 85 tackles, 33 assists while making 57 stops. In coverage Pace Jr. chalked up 2 pass breakups, one interception, and a QB rating when targetted of 66.5. As a pass rusher, he produced 21 total pressures, which included 10 QB hurries, 5 QB hits, and 6 sacks on the year.
After season's end Pace Jr. transferred to Cincinnati where as a senior for the Bearcats in 2022 Pace Jr. played 12 games and took part in 828 snaps for the Bearcats. He also added solid 84 tackles, 30 assists, and 64 stops. While in coverage Pace Jr. made 3 pass breakups, no interceptions, and a disapointing QB rating when targetted of 140.2. As a pass rusher, he tallied 53 total pressures, which included 24 QB hurries, 18 QB hits, and an excellent 11 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, Pace is remarkably instinctive.
- His spin move is already NFL-caliber, and he displays a very good motor.
- He’s quick to react and locate the ball, and he shows enough speed to succeed in backside pursuit. Pace plays with excellent balance and a strong, flexible core, rarely ending up on the ground.
- He has a compact build, but he 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.
- He can also win going speed-to-power, with the leg drive to push blockers back.
- Pace has an excellent feel for working off blockers and knowing how and when to counter as the play goes on.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Pace likely won’t be able to anchor against the more powerful offensive linemen of the NFL.
- Unless he’s able to add more weight and strength to his frame (at the risk of losing speed and athleticism), he’ll lose more often than he’ll win if Pace gets caught in the phone booth with NFL linemen.
- Pace remains a bit raw, as he is inconsistent with his hand use and lacks violence in his hands
Ivan Pace Jr. percentiles vs other Linebackers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
Update - 03/25/2023
Pace, who transferred from Miami (Ohio), has been huge this season and he was dominant against Indiana as a player who plays with relentless energy and motor. He logged seven tackles and 2.5 sacks in the win.How other scouting services rate Ivan Pace Jr. (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
142.6
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
26.0
*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.