P.J. Burkhalter
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P.J. Burkhalter
Height
6-3
Weight
330
College
Nicholls
Position
C
Class
Senior
Home town
Franklinton, LA
60.0/100
Player Rating
98
PositionRank (OL)
5.45
FortyYD Time

P.J. Burkhalter C Nicholls | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

P.J. Burkhalter C Nicholls
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

SUB-POSITION: Left Guard
Last Updated: 01/26/2022
Draft Year: 2022
40 time: 5.45 seconds (12%*)
Age: 28.3 DOB: 07/11/1996
Measurables:
Height: 6-3 (41%*) Weight: 330 (100%*)
Forty: 5.45 (O) (12%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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SUB-POSITION: Left Guard
Last Updated: 01/26/2022
Draft Year: 2022
40 time: 5.45 seconds (12%*)
Age: 28.3 DOB: 07/11/1996
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-3 (41%*) Weight: 330 (100%*)
Forty: 5.45 (O) (12%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 60.0 / 100
Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced
Defense Rating:
60%
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Pass Blocking:
69%
Run Blocking:
69%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #500 Position rank: #98
College Games: 30 College Snaps: 2058
Strengths
  • Has a naturally wide base, thickly build and good length. Long legs to cover a lot of ground with his initial kick slide. Has the quickness to set up quickly with enough lateral shuffle to mirror and mobility to get to the second level.
  • Big athlete with good bulk and a filled-out frame. Stays balanced and doesn't overextend in pass protection. Stays disciplined with good bend and leverage.
  • Dips shoulder and moves his feet to get outside leverage when needed. Strong and low coming out of his stance, effective in short-yardage situations.
  • Lone concern is handling the superquick NFL edge rusher. Foot speed and quickness are very good, but not elite.
  • Has broad shoulders and flashes the playing strength and power to overwhelm at the point of attack.
Weaknesses
  • Loses leverage battles and plays with high pad level. Can be late off the snap.
  • Adequate initial burst should be far better and isn't good enough to consistently hold out elite pass rushers.
  • Drops his head too often on contact, which causes problems against swim moves.
  • Stops his feet after initial contact, relying on length but allowing defender to get the corner or spin inside.
  • Heavy footed and lacks elite lateral ability- will struggle with speed rushers and footwork is a work in progress. Bends too much at the waist and overextends himself- often caught lunging and leaning.
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How other scouting services rate P.J. Burkhalter (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
543.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
117.0
*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.