Jared Wilson C Georgia | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Jared Wilson C Georgia
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.80 seconds (100%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 21.6 DOB: 06/05/2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: Center | |
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.80 seconds (100%*) | |
| Age: 21.6 DOB: 06/05/2003 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 81.8 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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75% |
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| Pass Blocking: |
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89% |
| Run Blocking: |
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82% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
7th
Overall Rank:
#214
Position rank:
#40
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| College Games: 28 College Snaps: 942 | ||
ESPN RATING: 83/100
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247 RATING: 89/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Zach Tom - Wake Forest |
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80% |
| Zach Frazier - West Virginia |
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71% |
| Joe Tippmann - Wisconsin |
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69% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Hailing from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Jared Wilson has emerged as a standout center for the Georgia Bulldogs. A former four-star recruit, Wilson made an immediate impact, earning a spot on the SEC All-Freshman Team in 2023. Despite limited playing time, appearing in 12 games with one start, Wilson's potential was evident. He contributed 15 tackles and was involved in a sack against Kentucky, showcasing his versatility and athletic prowess.Wilson's journey to Georgia was paved with impressive high school accolades. At Lincoln High School, he was selected for the Under Armour All-America Game and ranked highly by multiple recruiting services. His senior season was particularly noteworthy, as he led his team with 117 tackles, including 18 for loss and 11 sacks. Wilson's athleticism extended beyond football, with notable performances in track events, clocking 10.91 seconds in the 100-meters.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Exceptional athleticism for a center, displaying rare speed and agility that allows him to reach the second level with ease
- Impressive lateral quickness, enabling effective pass protection and the ability to adjust to stunts and blitzes
- Strong football IQ, demonstrating the ability to quickly diagnose defensive schemes and make accurate line calls
- Versatile background as both a linebacker and offensive lineman, providing unique insights into defensive strategies
- Solid pass-blocking skills, showing good technique and consistency in pass-pro situations
- Effective run blocker, showcasing ability to create lanes and drive defenders off the ball
- Exceptional explosiveness off the snap, allowing him to gain leverage quickly against defensive linemen
- High character individual with a strong work ethic
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Limited starting experience at the collegiate level, raising questions about his ability to read complex NFL defenses
- Needs to improve hand fighting techniques and sustaining blocks through the whistle
- Could benefit from adding functional strength to better anchor against NFL-caliber nose tackles
- Still developing positional technique, occasionally relies too heavily on athleticism over proper fundamentals
Scouting Report: Summary
Wilson's plus athleticism and high football IQ make him a scheme-fit for zone-heavy offenses. His ability to climb to the second level and execute reach blocks will appeal to teams running wide-zone concepts. However, limited snaps may necessitate time on the practice squad to polish his technique. Teams investing in Wilson could unearth a plug-and-play center with three-down potential.Despite being raw in some aspects, Wilson's rare movement skills and ability to process defensive fronts provide a solid foundation. His position flex from linebacker to center showcases the kind of position versatility coveted at the next level. As he refines his anchor and hand usage, Wilson has the tools to develop into a day-one starter.
With his current skill set and developmental upside, Wilson projects as a day-two pick with starter potential. His transition from high school 'backer to SEC center demonstrates the football acumen and work ethic needed to carve out a long-term role in the pros.
Written By:
Wyatt Brooks (SEC)
How other scouting services rate Jared Wilson (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
116.4
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.