Jack Kiser LB Notre Dame | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Jack Kiser LB Notre Dame
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: MULI-ROLE LB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 12/06/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.68 seconds (59%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: MULI-ROLE LB | |
| Last Updated: 12/06/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.68 seconds (59%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 82.2 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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77% |
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| Tackling: |
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94% |
| Pass Rush: |
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73% |
| Run Defense: |
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89% |
| Coverage: |
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79% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#191
Position rank:
#17
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| College Games: 61 College Snaps: 1673 | ||
ESPN RATING: 76/100
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247 RATING: 92/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Tommy Eichenberg - Ohio State |
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92% |
| Marte Mapu - Sacramento State |
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81% |
| Junior Colson - Michigan |
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80% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Jack Kiser, a 6'2", 231-pound linebacker from Royal Center, Indiana, has been a consistent force for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Born on May 15, 2001, Kiser emerged as a standout player at Pioneer High School, leading his team to back-to-back Indiana Class A state championships. His high school career was highlighted by impressive stats: 3,771 passing yards, 59 passing TDs, 7,364 rushing yards, and 139 rushing TDs.He saw action in all 13 games during his senior season, recording 62 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and an interception. His junior year was equally impressive, with 58 tackles, 5.5 TFLs, and 2.5 sacks in 13 games. Kiser's ability to contribute on special teams has been a consistent theme throughout his college career.
Kiser's accolades include being named Notre Dame's Special Teams Player of the Year in 2023 and earning the Game Ball against South Florida in 2020. His progression from a highly-rated high school recruit to a key contributor for a top-tier college program demonstrates his dedication and football acumen.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Plus football instincts and play recognition, consistently diagnosing plays pre-snap
- Scheme versatile with experience at MIKE, WILL, and ROVER positions
- Downhill thumper against the run, showing good gap discipline and play strength
- Reliable open-field tackler with excellent form and consistent wrap-up technique
- Effective blitzer with good timing and ability to slip blocks in the A-gap
- Core special teams contributor with impact on coverage units
- Ball production skills, displaying knack for creating turnovers and deflecting passes
- High motor player with durability, rarely missing snaps due to injury
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Tweener size for NFL linebacker, lacking ideal length and bulk
- Limited lateral agility and change of direction skills, particularly in man coverage
- Struggles to disengage from blocks, can get washed out by offensive linemen at the second level
- Zone coverage awareness needs improvement, occasionally loses track of receivers in his area
- Lacks elite sideline-to-sideline range expected of modern NFL linebackers
Scouting Report: Summary
Kiser profiles as a high-floor, low-ceiling prospect at the next level. His instincts and run-stopping ability project him as a potential two-down linebacker in a 4-3 scheme, where he can attack downhill and utilize his play recognition skills. In sub-packages, Kiser's special teams acumen will be his ticket to immediate playing time.While not possessing the elite athleticism coveted in today's NFL linebackers, Kiser's football savvy and tackling prowess could make him a reliable depth piece and spot starter. His ability to diagnose plays quickly could compensate for some of his physical limitations, particularly in zone coverage schemes.
Teams employing an aggressive, turnover-focused defense may value Kiser's knack for creating splash plays. His draft stock suggests he could be a day three selection with the potential to outperform expectations if placed in a system that maximizes his strengths and minimizes his exposure in man coverage situations.
Written By:
K.C. Martinez (IND-FBS)
How other scouting services rate Jack Kiser (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
182.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
21.0
*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.