Omarr Norman-Lott DT Tennessee | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Omarr Norman-Lott DT Tennessee
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 02/21/2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.05 seconds (63%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: NT/DT | |
| Last Updated: 02/21/2025 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 5.05 seconds (63%*) | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 84.8 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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80% |
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| Tackling: |
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58% |
| Pass Rush: |
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88% |
| Run Defense: |
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80% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
3rd
Overall Rank:
#74
Position rank:
#23
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| College Games: 45 College Snaps: 977 | ||
ESPN RATING: 80/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 89/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Keeanu Benton - Wisconsin |
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89% |
| Michael Hall Jr. - Ohio State |
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89% |
| Jaquelin Roy - LSU |
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86% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Norman-Lott's path to the NFL draft wound through two Power 5 programs spanning five seasons of college football. The former Grant Union High School standout terrorized Northern California offenses with 110 tackles and 17 sacks before landing at Arizona State as a touted four-star recruit. While his Sun Devils career showed early promise, including an impressive 73.2 pass rush grade as a freshman, Norman-Lott sought a bigger stage and transferred to Tennessee prior to the 2023 season.His impact in Knoxville was immediate, racking up 5.5 sacks in just 10 games during his junior campaign before injury cut his season short. The 6'2", 295-pound defensive tackle followed that up with another disruptive senior year, notching 4 sacks and consistently collapsing pockets despite playing in a deep rotation. His two-year stint with the Volunteers showcased an explosive interior rusher who could take over games in spurts, highlighted by a dominant two-sack performance against Missouri where he single-handedly derailed multiple drives.
Though his career snap count of 977 reflects his rotational role, Norman-Lott's efficiency when on the field garnered attention from NFL scouts. His invitation to the Senior Bowl caps a college journey that saw him develop from a situational pass rusher into a more complete defensive tackle, even if questions about his every-down capability remain.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Natural power converter who can transition from speed to a devastating long-arm move, walking back centers and collapsing the pocket from the interior.
- Shows nasty hand fighting ability in phone booth situations, particularly a cross-chop move that consistently puts offensive linemen in recovery mode.
- Quick processor on stunts and twists, displaying the agility to wrap tight around edge rushers while maintaining his path to the quarterback.
- Runs hot as a pass rusher with relentless motor, showing some real dog in him when he smells a sack opportunity in the fourth quarter.
- Advanced feel for setting up moves, using initial burst to force guards to overset before countering back inside with violent hands.
- Creates consistent push on bull rushes by maintaining low pad level and driving through his hips, rare trait for a 295-pound defender.
- Flashes dominant reps where he simply overwhelms blockers with combination of first-step quickness and raw power at the point of attack.
- Explosive get-off lets him fire through gaps before guards can set their feet, creating instant backfield penetration that disrupts both run and pass plays.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Limited sample size raises concerns about stamina and durability, having never played more than 33 snaps in a single game.
- Raw run defender who gets too high at point of attack, allowing double teams to wash him out of his gap when he loses leverage battle.
- Shows concerning lack of discipline with three games missed due to both injury and suspension over past two seasons.
- Struggles to break down in space, often overrunning plays and missing tackles when forced to redirect in the backfield.
- Gets caught guessing in run game, leading to hesitation that lets offensive linemen establish position and control gaps.
Scouting Report: Summary
Norman-Lott brings an intriguing mix of pass rush skills and developmental upside, showing the ability to consistently collapse pockets and pressure quarterbacks in obvious passing situations. His quick-twitch burst off the ball and array of hand-fighting moves will draw attention from teams running aggressive one-gap schemes. The Tennessee transfer repeatedly showed he can wreck an offensive gameplan when allowed to pin his ears back and hunt quarterbacks.Smart defensive coordinators will maximize his strengths early by deploying him as a designated rusher in sub packages, particularly in the B-gap where his first step and cross-chop move create consistent pressure. His natural power and leverage give him the tools to develop into more than just a situational player, but he'll need time to refine his run defense techniques and build stamina for an expanded role.
The tape shows a solid Day 2 value who could make an immediate impact as part of a defensive line rotation. While some teams may be hesitant about his limited college snaps, Norman-Lott's combination of explosive traits and pass rush production projects him as a future starter in the right system. His ceiling will ultimately depend on maintaining discipline through the whistle and developing more consistent play recognition against the run.
Omarr Norman-Lott percentiles vs other Defensive Tackles (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Omarr Norman-Lott (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
68.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
28.0
*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.