Justin Hilliard LB Ohio State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Justin Hilliard LB Ohio State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: MULI-ROLE LB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 12/30/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.81 seconds (23%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: MULI-ROLE LB | |
| Last Updated: 12/30/2021 | |
| Draft Year: 2021 | |
| 40 time: 4.81 seconds (23%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 45.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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83% |
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| Tackling: |
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61% |
| Pass Rush: |
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63% |
| Run Defense: |
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73% |
| Coverage: |
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67% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#618
Position rank:
#70
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| College Games: 26 College Snaps: 503 | ||
Signed as an undrafted free agent by San Francisco 49ers
Strengths
- A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit.
- Has recovery speed to get back into plays. Reliable open-field tackler. Adds himself to piles and churns his legs to push back ballcarriers.
- Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on outside receivers.
- Best attribute. Extreme quickness off the edge, has the flexibility to turn the corner.
- Has the combination of size and athleticism worthy of development.
Weaknesses
- Easily washed out of plays and loses track of the ball. Runs around blocks and struggles to break away once blockers have a hold on him.
- Gets caught with the eyes in the backfield at times. Strong backs can run through his tackle attempts if he's not in position.
- Possesses below-average instincts for the linebacker position. Leaves more plays on the field than he makes.
- Attacks the line but needs work on stacking and shedding blocks.
- Inconsistent hustle. Only adequate change-of-direction ability. Also loses his balance too often in the open field. Lacks size to bull rush stronger tackles.
How other scouting services rate Justin Hilliard (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
275.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
45.0
*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.