Jason Lewan DL/EDGE Illinois State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Jason Lewan DL/EDGE Illinois State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.07 seconds (30%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 26.2 DOB: 10/15/1998 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 5.07 seconds (30%*) | |
| Age: 26.2 DOB: 10/15/1998 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 54.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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70% |
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| Tackling: |
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37% |
| Pass Rush: |
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62% |
| Run Defense: |
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72% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#494
Position rank:
#84
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| College Games: 40 College Snaps: 1229 | ||
Draft Profile: Bio
After high school, Lewan joined Illinois State.In 2018 as a freshman Lewan saw action in 4 games and played a total of 122 snaps for the Redbirds. He recorded just 8 tackles, one assist, while adding 6 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 3 total pressures, which included 2 QB hurries, no QB hits, and one sack on the season.
As a sophomore for the Redbirds in 2019 Lewan played in 15 games and took part in 514 snaps for the Redbirds. He recorded 30 tackles, 6 assists, while adding 28 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 17 total pressures, and 10 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and 4 sacks during the year.
In 2020 as a junior Lewan played in just 2 games and contributed on 57 snaps. He recorded just 3 tackles, no assists while making 2 stops.
In 2021 as a senior Lewan logged playing time in 8 games and logged a total of 167 snaps for the Redbirds. He also added just 7 tackles, 3 assists, and 6 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 5 total pressures, which included 4 QB hurries, one QB hit, and no sacks on the season.
In 2022 as a fifth year senior Lewan logged playing time in 11 games and logged a total of 369 snaps for the Redbirds. He also added 19 tackles, 4 assists, and 16 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 13 total pressures, which included 11 QB hurries, one QB hit, and one sack on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side with strong hands.
- Big-bodied rusher with very good upper-body strength. Strong and stout at the point of attack with the measurables to occupy multiple blockers.
- His motor is excellent, and he’s quick to locate the ball and make plays against the run.
- A technician with a high motor, Lewan has a variety of moves and displays exceptionally good hand use. Lewan shows a strong finishing burst and has the power to hold at the point of attack as a run defender.
- Combines excellent power with initial quickness, but one of his best attributes are his violent hands, which he uses with impressive precision.
- He’s quick to react and locate the ball, and he shows enough speed to succeed in backside pursuit. Lewan plays with excellent balance and a strong, flexible core, rarely ending up on the ground.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- He’s stiff as an athlete, as Lewan lacks the flexibility to truly threaten the edge.
- Lewan has to develop a counter move or two in the pass rush, and he needs to make better use of his hands.
- Needs to keep his pad level low; pops upright and plays too tall, struggling to maintain leverage off the snap.
Jason Lewan percentiles vs other Defensive Lines (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Jason Lewan (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
507.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
106.0
*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.