Palaie Gaoteote IV LB Ohio State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Palaie Gaoteote IV LB Ohio State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.75 seconds (39%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 24.8 DOB: 03/11/2000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: BOX LB | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2021 | |
| 40 time: 4.75 seconds (39%*) | |
| Age: 24.8 DOB: 03/11/2000 | |
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| Overall Rating: |
73.0 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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82% |
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| Tackling: |
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74% |
| Pass Rush: |
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70% |
| Run Defense: |
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71% |
| Coverage: |
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42% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#113
Position rank:
#42
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| College Games: 31 College Snaps: 986 | ||
ESPN RATING: 88/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#2
Pos Rank:
#1
State Rank:
#1
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 98/100
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| Ovr Rank: #15 Pos Rank: #1 | ||
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RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Palaie Gaoteote IV from Bishop Gorman High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 5-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Gaoteote IV joined USC after being heavily recruited.In 2018 as a freshman Gaoteote IV saw action in 6 games and played a total of 252 snaps at linebacker for the Trojans. He recorded 26 tackles, 3 assists, while adding 15 stops. In coverage Gaoteote IV notched up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and a disapointing QB rating when targetted of 138.5. As a pass rusher, he added 6 total pressures, which included one QB hurry, 2 QB hits, and 3 sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Trojans in 2019 Gaoteote IV played in 8 games and took part in 507 snaps for the Trojans. He recorded 44 tackles, 10 assists, while adding 27 stops. In coverage Gaoteote IV made no pass breakups, no interceptions, and a QB rating when targetted of 93.1. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 5 total pressures, and 5 QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks during the year.
In 2020 as a junior Gaoteote IV played in just 2 games and contributed on 98 snaps. He recorded just 4 tackles, 3 assists while making 2 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 3 total pressures, which included 3 QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks on the year.
After season's end Gaoteote IV transferred to Ohio State where as a senior for the Buckeyes in 2021 Gaoteote IV played 8 games and took part in 78 snaps for the Buckeyes. He also added just 4 tackles, 4 assists, and 3 stops.
In 2022 as a fifth year senior Gaoteote IV logged playing time in 7 games and logged a total of 51 snaps for the Buckeyes. He also added just 5 tackles, no assists, and 5 stops.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Downhill defender and physical tackler. Uses his eyes to decipher and break down the play, showing good awareness and discipline to sniff out fakes.
- Gaoteote chases well in pursuit, and Gaoteote has the athleticism to play in space if asked to drop into coverage.
- A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit.
- Gaoteote has an excellent feel for working off blockers and knowing how and when to counter as the play goes on.
- Plays fast, flows with the action, showing smooth lateral agility and short-area burst. Has good instincts and awareness to quickly find the ball.
- Combines very good instincts with above-average reaction skills. Almost always finds the ball in traffic.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks the kind of pure speed to consistently close, or to get home when used on looping rushes.
- Doesn’t play with a physical edge. Gaoteote too often wants to run around the edge, and Gaoteote has trouble disengaging when an offensive lineman can get into his frame.
- He is slow to locate the ball and too often overruns plays, easily fooled by counters and misdirections. Gaoteote has limited experience in coverage, and his awareness when dropping into zone will likely be an issue.
How other scouting services rate Palaie Gaoteote IV (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
371.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
59.0
*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.