Noah Taylor OLB/EDGE Virginia | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Noah Taylor OLB/EDGE Virginia
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: MULI-ROLE LB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 02/13/2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.63 seconds (68%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: MULI-ROLE LB | |
| Last Updated: 02/13/2022 | |
| Draft Year: 2022 | |
| 40 time: 4.63 seconds (68%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 76.5 / 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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77% |
| Pass Rush: |
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71% |
| Run Defense: |
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64% |
| Coverage: |
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76% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#249
Position rank:
#28
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| College Games: 46 College Snaps: 2371 | ||
ESPN RATING: 76/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 90/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
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Strengths
- Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on outside receivers.
- Gets pressures on inside stunts and was too explosive for college guards to handle.
- Keeps feet moving after initial contact. Jumps inside as a counter to typical rush, but needs to show a larger variety of moves.
- Has a filled-out frame with good thickness. Plays at full speed at all times with an active motor and determined quickness in pursuit.
- Handles misdirection well with quick change-of-direction ability. Comes downhill quickly against the run when he has an open lane.
Weaknesses
- Generally an effective openfield tackler but doesn't wrap up consistently. Shows only average awareness in coverage.
- Hips are a bit high, arms are long, and waist is narrow, which limits his ability to anchor and turn. Not much of a pass rusher if there is not an open lane.
- Lacks pop and strength to anchor, though. Most effective when uncovered inside and chasing stretch plays to the sideline.
- Hits up high and misses more tackles than he should.
- Does not blow up targets. Many inside tackles are catch-and-drags, which will be more difficult to make at the next level.
How other scouting services rate Noah Taylor (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
248.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
32.0
*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.