Noah Cain RB LSU | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Noah Cain RB LSU
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.71 seconds (10%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 23.11 DOB: 12/17/2000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: DUAL-ROLE Back | |
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 4.71 seconds (10%*) | |
| Age: 23.11 DOB: 12/17/2000 | |
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| Overall Rating: |
60.5 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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77% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Rushing: |
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79% |
| Break Tackles: |
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64% |
| Receiving/Hands: |
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52% |
| Pass Blocking: |
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68% |
| Run Blocking: |
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58% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#361
Position rank:
#32
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| College Games: 45 College Snaps: 869 | ||
ESPN RATING: 84/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#36
Pos Rank:
#4
State Rank:
#10
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 95.7/100
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| Ovr Rank: #14 Pos Rank: #25 | ||
| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Larry Rountree III - Missouri |
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67% |
| Jah-Maine Martin - North Carolina A&T |
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67% |
| Vavae Malepeai - USC |
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66% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Noah Cain from IMG Academy High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Cain joined Penn State.In 2019 as a freshman Cain saw action in 10 games for the Nittany Lions as he ran for 443 yards on 84 attempts for an excellent 5.3 yards per carry, with 8 TDs, with no fumbles. As a receiver he made just 7 receptions for 52 yards.
As a sophomore in 2020 he played just one game. and rushed for just 13 yards on 3 carries for 4.3 ypc, with no TDs, with no fumbles. In the passing game he pulled in no receptions for no yards.
In 2021 as a junior Cain saw action in 13 games for the Nittany Lions. He ran for 350 yards on 106 attempts for just 3.3 ypc, with 4 TDs, with one fumble. As a receiver he made 19 receptions for 114 yards.
After season's end Cain transferred to LSU where as a senior in 2022 he played 12 games and ran for 351 yards on 68 carries for an excellent average of 5.2 ypc, with 8 TDs, with one fumble. In the passing game he had 7 receptions for 71 yards.
As a fifth year senior in 2023 he played in 8 games and ran for 150 yards on 31 carries for average of 4.8 ypc, with 3 TDs, with no fumbles. In the passing game he had one reception for 6 yards.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- He’s a decisive runner who gets going north-south quickly and typically gets what’s blocked for him.
- Cain brings a nice blend of size, speed and power. His best attribute is his relentlessness; Cain consistently thrashes through tacklers to turn minimal gains into long ones.
- Solid receiver in the flat, capable of running through tackles on the edge to move the chains. Flexible enough to catch passes thrown behind him.
- He’s not a burner, and he is more of a block-what’s-given runner than a guy who is going to create.
- His skills as a runner translate nicely to the next level, and he could emerge as an early down back on a team that uses a zone running scheme.
- He shows good initial burst and runs with violence through traffic. Cain typically finishes runs well, especially in short-yardage situations.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- His playing speed is less than elite. Cain won’t run past defenders like Cain did at the college level.
- Loses momentum when he gears down to change direction and it takes him a few steps to accelerate back to full speed. Appears indecisive; will dance too much at the line of scrimmage. Lacks natural playmaking ability.
- Cain really isn’t a guy who will create a lot of separation.
Noah Cain percentiles vs other Running Backs (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Noah Cain (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
414.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
41.0
*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.