Joshua Farmer DT Florida State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Joshua Farmer DT Florida State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 02/04/2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.85 seconds (93%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: DT 3-TECH | |
| Last Updated: 02/04/2025 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.85 seconds (93%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 83.4 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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81% |
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| Tackling: |
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70% |
| Pass Rush: |
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76% |
| Run Defense: |
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63% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#120
Position rank:
#30
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| College Games: 41 College Snaps: 1263 | ||
ESPN RATING: 80/100
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247 RATING: 86/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Travis Jones - UConn |
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77% |
| Jordan Jefferson - LSU |
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70% |
| Thomas Booker - Stanford |
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69% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Port St. Joe native Joshua Farmer's journey to Florida State fulfilled a childhood dream that blossomed into a defensive force for the Seminoles. The 6'3", 318-pound defensive tackle emerged from Gadsden County High School where he dominated as a three-year starter, racking up 84 tackles and leading his team to the 2020 Class 4A State Semifinals. His raw potential earned him a four-star rating from ESPN, though recruiting services were split on his ceiling.After redshirting in 2021, Farmer steadily climbed the depth chart, appearing in all 13 games in 2022 and earning Freshman Honorable Mention All-American honors. His breakthrough came in 2023, starting 13 games and earning second-team All-ACC recognition while recording 32 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, and 5 sacks. The defensive tackle's ascension continued into 2024, where he matched his tackle production with 32 stops while adding 8 tackles for loss and 4 sacks in 12 starts.
His senior campaign earned him All-ACC honorable mention honors and the Bobby Bowden Leadership Award, capping a career that saw him total 74 tackles, 20 tackles for loss and 10 sacks. Beyond the numbers, Farmer's leadership emerged as he was named game captain eight times in his final season, embodying the culture change in Tallahassee.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Explosive first step jumps off the tape, particularly when aligned at 3-tech - his elite quickness time puts him in rare company for a 318-pound defender
- Nasty push-pull-swim combination regularly puts interior linemen on skates, showing the violence and timing to separate in tight quarters
- Natural leverage player who can get under offensive linemen's pads when he stays disciplined with his get-off - absolutely dominated the Cal game with this trait
- Heavy hands pack a serious punch on initial contact, consistently shocking guards back and resetting the line of scrimmage
- Brings serious juice as a pass rusher when he has a plan - showed特 he can stack moves together with his club-swim and rip counters
- Frame carries mass extremely well with thick lower half and broad shoulders that suggest room for additional good weight
- Flashes the ability to stack and shed with proper extension, particularly impressive against Clemson's interior line in 2023
- High-level athlete for the position who closes space in a hurry - rare movement skills for a man his size
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Pad level is wildly inconsistent - will flash perfect leverage one snap then stand straight up the next, negating his natural power
- Struggles mightily against double teams and needs significant technical refinement in his anchor - gets washed out too easily
- Pass rush plan comes and goes - too many wasted rushes where he's just pushing forward without purpose or counter moves
- Can get caught playing too high against zone schemes, allowing offensive linemen to reach him and seal running lanes
- Timing on his block shedding needs work - often a beat late disengaging which limits his impact in the run game
Scouting Report: Summary
Farmer fits as a prototypical penetrating three-technique at the next level, where his explosive first step and natural power can be weaponized in a one-gap system. His combination of size and movement skills is rare, showing up both on tape and in his testing numbers. The flashes of dominance, particularly against Clemson in 2023 and California in 2024, hint at his ceiling as a disruptive interior force.While the inconsistency in his game is frustrating, many of his technical deficiencies appear correctable with proper NFL coaching. His struggles against double teams and zone schemes will limit his early-down value initially, but his pass-rushing upside makes him an intriguing sub-package player from day one. Teams running aggressive 4-3 schemes that prioritize penetration over gap control will see the most value.
A day two selection feels appropriate for a player with Farmer's tools and flashes of excellence, though his boom-or-bust nature could push him into the early fourth round. His athletic testing confirms what the tape shows - a rare athlete with starter upside if he can iron out his technical inconsistencies. Look for him to make an immediate impact as a designated pass rusher while developing his complete game.
Joshua Farmer percentiles vs other Defensive Tackles (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Joshua Farmer (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
81.2
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
34.0
*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.