Kelvin Gilliam Jr. DL Virginia Tech | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Kelvin Gilliam Jr. DL Virginia Tech
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.75 seconds (84%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 21.9 DOB: 03/19/2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: DT 3-TECH | |
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.75 seconds (84%*) | |
| Age: 21.9 DOB: 03/19/2003 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 44.9 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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78% |
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| Tackling: |
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57% |
| Pass Rush: |
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48% |
| Run Defense: |
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55% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#510
Position rank:
#86
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| College Games: 31 College Snaps: 569 | ||
ESPN RATING: 83/100
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247 RATING: 95.2/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Chris Turner - Missouri |
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70% |
| Christian Clayton - UTSA |
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62% |
| Jordan Domineck - Colorado |
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56% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Kelvin Gilliam Jr. from Highland Springs High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Gilliam Jr. joined Oklahoma after being heavily recruited.In 2021 as a freshman Gilliam Jr. saw action in 4 games and played a total of 39 snaps for the Sooners. He recorded only 4 tackles, no assists, while adding 2 stops.
As a sophomore for the Sooners in 2022 Gilliam Jr. played in 9 games and took part in 94 snaps for the Sooners. He recorded only 2 tackles, 2 assists, while adding 2 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 3 total pressures, and 3 QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks during the year.
In 2023 as a junior Gilliam Jr. played in 6 games and contributed on 47 snaps. He recorded no tackles, 2 assists while making no stops.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- A technician with a high motor, Gilliam has a variety of moves and displays exceptionally good hand use. Gilliam shows a strong finishing burst and has the power to hold at the point of attack as a run defender.
- Gilliam has the strong core and powerful hands to shed blockers, and he shows excellent instincts with the ability to quickly locate the ball.
- His hand use is excellent; he’s strong in the upper body and consistently swats away blockers.
- He’s a high-motor player, and he shows good enough hand use, as well as a tight spin move, to win as an edge rusher.
- He’s a high-effort pass rusher who shows good initial quickness and the ability to beat blockers to the inside.
- His motor is excellent, and he’s quick to locate the ball and make plays against the run.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Gilliam lacks elite traits in the pass rush and will need to develop a counter move.
- His spin move is a bit slow and mechanical. He’s susceptible to cut blocks, a tactic that was used on him often
- Gilliam remains a bit raw, as Gilliam is inconsistent with his hand use and lacks violence in his hands
How other scouting services rate Kelvin Gilliam Jr. (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
559.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
95.0
*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.