King Mack S Alabama | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
King Mack S Alabama
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Zone Free Safety | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.35 seconds (98%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 20.2 DOB: 09/21/2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Zone Free Safety | |
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| 40 time: 4.35 seconds (98%*) | |
| Age: 20.2 DOB: 09/21/2004 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 85.9 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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80% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 133.0 | |
| Tackling: |
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63% |
| Run Defense: |
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61% |
| Coverage: |
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57% |
| Zone: |
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54% |
| Man/Press: |
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61% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
2nd - Mid
Overall Rank:
#45
Position rank:
#9
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| College Games: 15 College Snaps: 166 | ||
ESPN RATING: 84/100
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247 RATING: 95/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
King Mack from St. Thomas Aquinas High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Mack opted to join Penn State after being heavily recruited.In 2023 as a freshman Mack saw action in 7 games and played a total of 70 snaps at safety for the Nittany Lions. He recorded only 3 tackles, 3 assists, while adding 2 stops. In coverage Mack notched up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 62.5.
After the end of the season he transferred to Alabama where as a sophomore for the Crimson Tide in 2024 Mack played in just 3 games and logged 30 snaps for the Crimson Tide. He made no tackles, no assists, and had no stops. In coverage he totaled no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 62.5.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Great on route recognition and has click-and-close ability
- Does a good job getting his head around in time when playing with his back to the line of scrimmage. Has the ability to cover quickness underneath.
- Flashes some physicality as a hitter.
- Has the fluid athleticism and speed to cover tight ends and maybe even some big slot receivers. Mack has the ball skills to create turnovers. Mack also has value as a blitzer.
- He’s a willing and capable hitter in run support and closes fast to make plays against quick screens.
- Has good body control and balance to redirect and break down in the open field.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Inconsistent getting off of blocks. Can be a step slow to react when a quarterback comes back to his side of the field late in progression.
- He’ll draw plenty of flags early on with his playing style. Mack is hesitant when facing the action in zone coverage.
- Has tense ankles and hips with choppy footwork when attempting to redirect and doesn't always look natural changing directions.
How other scouting services rate King Mack (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
46.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
9.0
*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.