Prince Kollie LB Vanderbilt | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Prince Kollie LB Vanderbilt
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: BOX LB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.60 seconds (79%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 21.8 DOB: 03/01/2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: BOX LB | |
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.60 seconds (79%*) | |
| Age: 21.8 DOB: 03/01/2003 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 67.2 / 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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74% |
| Pass Rush: |
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65% |
| Run Defense: |
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65% |
| Coverage: |
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65% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#430
Position rank:
#37
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| College Games: 22 College Snaps: 282 | ||
ESPN RATING: 83/100
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247 RATING: 95/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Jeremiah Gemmel - North Carolina |
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85% |
| Amen Ogbongbemiga - Oklahoma State |
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81% |
| Elijah Sullivan - Kansas State |
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79% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Born in East Tennessee, Prince Kollie made his mark at David Crockett High School, earning Tennessee 5A Mr. Football honors and a spot as a Butkus Award finalist. A four-star recruit across major scouting services, Kollie fielded offers from powerhouse programs before committing to Notre Dame in 2021.At Notre Dame, Kollie saw action in 23 games over two seasons, primarily on special teams. He notched 33 total tackles, including 2.5 for loss and 1.5 sacks. His most productive outing came against Navy in 2022, where he recorded a career-high seven tackles. After transferring to Vanderbilt, Kollie redshirted the 2023 season, earning a spot on the SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll.
Standing at 6'1" and weighing 221 pounds, Kollie brings a hybrid skill set to the linebacker position. His college career split between Notre Dame and Vanderbilt, has been marked by flashes of potential and a gradual transition into a more significant defensive role.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Showcases sideline-to-sideline range with a quick trigger and excellent burst to the ball, consistently beating blockers to the spot.
- Displays natural instincts in zone coverage, reading quarterback eyes and feeling routes develop in his area of responsibility.
- Proven commodity on special teams with game-changing ability, demonstrating value as a four-phase contributor at the next level.
- Brings a physical, downhill playing style to the table, unafraid to stick his nose in the trash and take on lead blockers.
- Flashes potential as an edge rusher in sub-packages, showing the ability to dip and bend around offensive tackles.
- Processes offensive schemes quickly, rarely caught out of position and showing the ability to diagnose plays pre-snap.
- Boasts plus athleticism for the position, with the short-area quickness to excel in coverage and blitz packages.
- Versatile defensive chess piece with the skill set to play multiple positions, offering valuable scheme flexibility to creative coordinators.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks prototypical size for an NFL inside linebacker, raising concerns about his ability to stack and shed against pro-level offensive linemen.
- Limited sample size of high-level defensive snaps, with most of his experience coming on special teams rather than as a three-down defender.
- Struggles to consistently win at the point of attack against the run, often relying on athleticism rather than technique to make plays.
- Tweener build may lead to questions about his best position fit, potentially limiting his appeal to teams with rigid position requirements.
- Raw in terms of production and impact plays, needs to translate athletic testing numbers into consistent on-field dominance.
Scouting Report: Summary
Kollie faces an uphill battle to carve out a role in the NFL. His tweener frame and limited collegiate production suggest he'll likely be a priority free agent or late-round flyer for teams looking to bolster their special teams and add defensive depth. While his athleticism pops on tape, the leap to consistent NFL contributor is substantial and will require significant development.Any NFL future for Kollie likely begins on special teams, where his speed and tackling ability could make him a core four-phase player. Defensively, his best shot comes in sub-packages as a coverage linebacker or hybrid safety in dime looks. Teams running a heavy nickel defense might see Kollie as a developmental piece who can contribute in specific situations while adding bulk and refining his instincts.
Ultimately, Kollie's path to sticking on an NFL roster is narrow but not impassable. His athletic upside and potential positional flexibility could intrigue teams looking for moldable talent in the late rounds or undrafted market. However, he'll need to outperform expectations significantly in training camp and preseason to earn a spot on a 53-man roster. More likely, Kollie's immediate future may involve time on a practice squad, where he can develop physically and technically before competing for a full-time NFL role.
Written By:
Bill Miller (SEC)
How other scouting services rate Prince Kollie (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
542.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
56.0
*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.