Nick Tarburton DE/EDGE Penn State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Nick Tarburton DE/EDGE Penn State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.80 seconds (56%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 24.10 DOB: 12/28/1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.80 seconds (56%*) | |
| Age: 24.10 DOB: 12/28/1999 | |
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| Overall Rating: |
61.5 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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81% |
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| Tackling: |
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43% |
| Pass Rush: |
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60% |
| Run Defense: |
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64% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#452
Position rank:
#76
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| College Games: 32 College Snaps: 885 | ||
ESPN RATING: 80/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 92/100
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Ovr Rank:
#270
Pos Rank:
#13
College Combine Results
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Nick Tarburton from Pennridge High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Tarburton joined Penn State after being heavily recruited.In 2018 as a freshman Tarburton saw action in just 2 games and played a total of 18 snaps for the Nittany Lions. He recorded no tackles, no assists, while adding no stops.
As a sophomore for the Nittany Lions in 2020 Tarburton played in 5 games and took part in 34 snaps for the Nittany Lions. He recorded only 2 tackles, no assists, while adding one stop. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 3 total pressures, and 2 QB hurries, one QB hit, and no sacks during the year.
In 2021 as a junior Tarburton played in 13 games and contributed on 479 snaps. He recorded 15 tackles, 11 assists while making 13 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 13 total pressures, which included 10 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 2 sacks on the year.
In 2022 as a senior Tarburton logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 354 snaps for the Nittany Lions. He also added 15 tackles, 2 assists, and 13 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 12 total pressures, which included 11 QB hurries, no QB hits, and one sack on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- He’s quick to react and locate the ball, and Tarburton shows enough speed to succeed in backside pursuit. Tarburton plays with excellent balance and a strong, flexible core, rarely ending up on the ground.
- Tarburton flashes the ability to shoot gaps as well, and he is a threat to line up inside on passing downs.
- With a powerful lower body and the ability to hold up at the point of attack as a run defender, he is remarkably instinctive.
- Has a solidly built frame with good upperbody strength and tenacity. Works hard to get to the ball. Plays fast with good initial quickness and closing speed to create havoc in the backfield.
- Good lateral agility to elude. Plays on the balls of his feet and shows enough balance and flexibility to quickly turn and pursue laterally and downfield. Plenty of athletic talent worthy of developing.
- Relentless and strong off the edge as a pass rusher when fresh. Gets under the pads of tackles to bull rush them into the backfield.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- He’s going to struggle at the point of attack. As a pass rusher, Tarburton lacks the ideal length to ward off blockers and too often allows linemen to get into his chest.
- Because he’s a bit stiff as an athlete, a transition to 3-4 OLB might be a stretch.
- He’s not a guy who can be put on the edge every down and be expected to consistently create pressure.
Nick Tarburton percentiles vs other Defensive Ends (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Nick Tarburton (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
470.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
97.0
*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.