John Emery Jr. RB LSU | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
John Emery Jr. RB LSU
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: DUAL-ROLE Back | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.37 seconds (95%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 24.5 DOB: 07/20/2000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: DUAL-ROLE Back | |
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.37 seconds (95%*) | |
| Age: 24.5 DOB: 07/20/2000 | |
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| Overall Rating: |
62.4 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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77% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Rushing: |
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69% |
| Break Tackles: |
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72% |
| Receiving/Hands: |
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60% |
| Pass Blocking: |
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74% |
| Run Blocking: |
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52% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#451
Position rank:
#47
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| College Games: 37 College Snaps: 652 | ||
ESPN RATING: 90/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#7
Pos Rank:
#1
State Rank:
#1
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 99.3/100
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| Ovr Rank: #11 Pos Rank: #1 | ||
RIVALS RATING: 6.0 (98%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Elijah Mitchell - Louisiana |
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71% |
| Vavae Malepeai - USC |
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68% |
| Isaih Pacheco - Rutgers |
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62% |
Draft Profile: Bio
John Emery Jr. from Destrehan High School was rated a 5-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 5-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Emery Jr. joined LSU.In 2019 as a freshman Emery Jr. saw action in 10 games for the Tigers as he ran for 188 yards on 39 attempts for 4.8 yards per carry, with 4 TDs, with one fumble. As a receiver he made only 6 receptions for 57 yards.
As a sophomore in 2020 he played 9 games. and rushed for 373 yards on 76 carries for 4.9 ypc, with 3 TDs, with one fumble. In the passing game he pulled in only 13 receptions for 78 yards.
In 2022 as a junior Emery Jr. saw action in 10 games for the Tigers. He ran for 323 yards on 70 attempts for 4.6 ypc, with 5 TDs, with 4 fumbles. As a receiver he made only 12 receptions for 126 yards.
As a senior in 2023 he played in 7 games and ran for only 121 yards on 23 carries for an impressive average of 5.3 ypc, with one TD, with no fumbles. In the passing game he had 3 receptions for only 58 yards.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- His skills as a runner translate nicely to the next level, and Emery could emerge as an early down back on a team that uses a zone running scheme.
- His passing game skills are strong. He’s a natural hands catcher who turns upfield quickly in the screen game, and he shows a great feel for setting up wheel routes.
- Emery often thrived in the screen game, transitioning upfield quickly and showing a knack for following his blocks. He has the size and strength to pass protect.
- He moves at a different speed than most of the players on the field. His initial burst and acceleration once the ball is in his hands are special.
- Emery shows exceptional toughness and good balance running between the tackles, and he was excellent when it came to finishing runs.
- He’s decisive once he locates a hole and gets through quickly. His ability to accelerate and his good top-end speed allow him to outrun angles, and he has the quickness and lateral agility to make defenders miss in space.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Emery has constantly ran a limited route tree.
- Emery isn’t going to overwhelm opposing defensive backs with speed and athleticism.
- Too indecisive and hesitant at the line of scrimmage.
John Emery Jr. percentiles vs other Running Backs (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate John Emery Jr. (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
451.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
40.0
*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.