Kelby Collins DE Florida | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Kelby Collins DE Florida
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: EDGE/DE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.76 seconds (66%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 20.2 DOB: 10/21/2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: EDGE/DE | |
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| 40 time: 4.76 seconds (66%*) | |
| Age: 20.2 DOB: 10/21/2004 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 87.6 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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79% |
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| Tackling: |
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87% |
| Pass Rush: |
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69% |
| Run Defense: |
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80% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
1st - Late
Overall Rank:
#28
Position rank:
#2
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| College Games: 18 College Snaps: 333 | ||
ESPN RATING: 86/100
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247 RATING: 96/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.0 (98%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Kelby Collins from Gardendale High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Collins joined Florida after being heavily recruited.In 2023 as a freshman Collins saw action in 12 games and played a total of 274 snaps for the Gators. He recorded 16 tackles, 8 assists, while adding 16 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 20 total pressures, which included 15 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and 3 sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Gators in 2024 Collins played in 4 games and took part in 56 snaps for the Gators. He recorded only 3 tackles, one assist, while adding 2 stops.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- A savvy, versatile and instinctive edge rusher who did a little bit of everything, Collins was especially effective getting to the quarterback.
- Collins is strong enough in the lower body to hold up at the point of attack, and he displays a good feel as a grappler in the phone booth, consistently getting blockers off-balance before sending them to the ground.
- A technician with a high motor, he has a variety of moves and displays exceptionally good hand use. He shows a strong finishing burst and has the power to hold at the point of attack as a run defender.
- Shows a natural feel for setting up blockers and getting them off-balance. His hands are active and violent, and he quickly disengages with blockers and counters when his initial move stalls.
- His handwork is excellent. Collins is tough against the run, playing with a firm base when setting the edge and showing the upper-body strength to stack and shed blockers.
- His core flexibility and balance are excellent, and he has prototypical length.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Collins remains a bit raw, as Collins is inconsistent with his hand use and lacks violence in his hands
- He could stand to be more violent as a tackler in the run game, as he too often allows backs to run through his arm tackles. Collins also has limited experience dropping into coverage.
- His spin move is a bit slow and mechanical. He’s susceptible to cut blocks, a tactic that was used on him often
How other scouting services rate Kelby Collins (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
29.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
2.0
*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.