Michael Harris LB Maryland | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Michael Harris LB Maryland
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: BOX LB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.65 seconds (67%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 20.5 DOB: 06/09/2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: BOX LB | |
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| 40 time: 4.65 seconds (67%*) | |
| Age: 20.5 DOB: 06/09/2004 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 85.3 / 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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85% |
| Pass Rush: |
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92% |
| Run Defense: |
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79% |
| Coverage: |
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71% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
2nd - Late
Overall Rank:
#52
Position rank:
#4
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| College Games: 17 College Snaps: 251 | ||
ESPN RATING: 81/100
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247 RATING: 90/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Michael Harris from Lake Brantley High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Harris joined Maryland after being heavily recruited.In 2023 as a freshman Harris saw action in 8 games and played a total of 70 snaps at linebacker for the Terrapins. He recorded just 7 tackles, 2 assists, while adding 4 stops. In coverage Harris notched up one pass breakup, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 60.4.
As a sophomore for the Terrapins in 2024 Harris played in 4 games and took part in 74 snaps for the Terrapins. He recorded just 7 tackles, 2 assists, while adding 4 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 4 total pressures, and 2 QB hurries, one QB hit, and one sack during the year.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- He’s rangy and instinctive when he’s looking into the backfield as a zone defender.
- Harris has a compact build, but Harris is a crafty edge player who is very good against the run. He sets the edge and effectively wards off blocks with a strong core, powerful limbs, and natural leverage.
- He has good quickness and an excellent understanding of angles, often beating blockers to the spot.
- An undersized but explosive athlete, Is a sideline-to-sideline playmaker. He’s a fluid mover who reads, reacts and accelerates quickly.
- Keeps feet moving after initial contact. Jumps inside as a counter to typical rush, but needs to show a larger variety of moves.
- Harris has ability as a blitzer, with the length and flexibility to get around the edge.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- He’ll need to be covered up to be effective. He’s not the kind of guy you can line up in the pass rush and have him bend the edge; he’s limited to shooting through gaps.
- Harris is on the small side, and his frame is pretty much maxed out. Despite his effort and intensity, he’ll simply get swallowed up at times.
- Harris is on the small side and struggles to slip blocks; he’ll need to be covered up in order to make plays.
How other scouting services rate Michael Harris (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
53.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
4.0
*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.