M.J. Devonshire CB Pittsburgh | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
M.J. Devonshire CB Pittsburgh
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Outside Zone CB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.45 seconds (68%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 24.3 DOB: 09/12/2000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Outside Zone CB | |
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 4.45 seconds (68%*) | |
| Age: 24.3 DOB: 09/12/2000 | |
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 79.2 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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81% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 68.5 | |
| Tackling: |
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59% |
| Run Defense: |
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60% |
| Coverage: |
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67% |
| Zone: |
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65% |
| Man/Press: |
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67% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#196
Position rank:
#43
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| College Games: 48 College Snaps: 1820 | ||
ESPN RATING: 78/100
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247 RATING: 87/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Kei'Trel Clark - Louisville |
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92% |
| Jakorian Bennett - Maryland |
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81% |
| Carrington Valentine - Kentucky |
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78% |
Drafted: ROUND: 7 - Pick Number: 229 (LV)
Draft Profile: Bio
M.J. Devonshire from Aliquippa High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Devonshire opted to join Kentucky.In 2019 as a freshman Devonshire saw action in just 3 games and played a total of 51 snaps at cornerback for the Wildcats. He recorded only 5 tackles, one assist, while adding one stop. In coverage Devonshire notched up one pass breakup, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 57.6.
As a sophomore in 2020 he played in 9 games and logged 76 snaps for the Wildcats. He made only one tackle, no assists, and had no stops. In coverage he totaled one pass breakup, no interceptions, and an unimpressive QB rating when targetted of 120.8.
After season's end Devonshire transferred to Pittsburgh where as a junior for the Panthers in 2021 Devonshire played in 12 games and took part in 412 snaps for the Panthers. He chalked up 17 tackles, one assist, and added 2 stops. In the secondary Devonshire forced 5 pass breakups, one interception, and gave up QB rating when targetted of 90.1.
In 2022 as a senior Devonshire saw action in 12 games while playing 619 snaps. He logged 32 tackles, 4 assists, and made 5 stops. In coverage Devonshire had 6 pass breakups, 2 interceptions, and surrendered QB rating when targetted of 82.6.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Has quick feet and excellent change-of-direction ability, capable of mirroring quickness underneath.
- Has the quick feet to mirror receivers underneath. Devonshire also has the fluid hips and top-end speed to turn and run downfield. Devonshire shows good awareness when dropping into zone coverage, with good route recognition and the ability to break quickly and cover a lot of ground.
- Willing in run support, coming downhill quickly when Devonshire has a chance to make a play.
- A coordinated athlete with good footwork and balance. A heady cover player with above-average · feel and anticipation in space.
- Trusts his eyes with very good awareness. Has very good reaction skills to break quickly on the ball.
- Stout and feisty. Will engage, shed and securely wrap the ballcarrier. Very fluid hips, backpedal and change-of-direction agility.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Neither his size nor his straight-line speed would be considered elite
- Too often gives too much of a cushion while playing off his man, and it becomes especially problematic since he’s not a particularly willing tackler.
- Needs work on backpedaling to prevent defenders from getting behind him.
M.J. Devonshire percentiles vs other Cornerbacks (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate M.J. Devonshire (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
200.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
50.0
*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.