Prophet Brown S USC |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #16 ROLE: Zone Slot/Nickel Safety | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/02/2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.30 seconds (99%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 23.9 DOB: 02/03/2003 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #16 | |
| ROLE: Zone Slot/Nickel Safety | |
| Last Updated: 11/02/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.30 seconds (99%*) | |
| Age: 23.9 DOB: 02/03/2003 | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
| Overall Rating: |
59.5 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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76% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 86.2 | |
| Tackling: |
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51% |
| Run Defense: |
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59% |
| Coverage: |
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55% |
| Zone: |
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49% |
| Man/Press: |
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56% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#1363
Position rank:
#123 (DB)
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| College Games: 30 College Snaps: 973 | ||
ESPN RATING: 80/100
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247 RATING: 93.3/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Lorenzo Styles Jr. - Ohio State |
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80% |
| Ladarius Tennison - UCF |
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76% |
| Gurvan Hall Jr. - Miami |
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71% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Prophet Brown played cornerback and running back at Monterey Trail in Elk Grove and was a first-team Cal-Hi Sports All-State pick as a junior in 2019. He also played basketball and was part of a state-champion 400-meter relay team, and he was a four-star athlete.Brown appeared in four games with one start in 2021, all 13 games in 2022 and nine in 2023, when he started the Holiday Bowl. He saw action in 13 games in 2024, mostly at cornerback, but a non-contact knee injury in the second week of 2025 camp wiped out that season.
Brown has played safety and nickel in 2026, his sixth college season, and has logged 534 snaps across nine games. His first career interception came in the 39-0 win over Fresno State, and he added another in the 42-35 win at Rutgers, when he made four tackles. He made five tackles when USC beat Ohio State on 31 October, though three touchdowns have been scored in his coverage.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Two interceptions this season, against Fresno State and Rutgers
- Rare speed, with one of the top forty times in the class
- Has played cornerback, nickel and safety for USC
- Five tackles against Ohio State in a 30-18 USC victory
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Allowed touchdowns against Oregon, Washington and Ohio State
- Knee injury in 2025 camp cost him that entire season
- Six missed tackles through nine games this fall
- Sixth-year senior, among the oldest players in the class
- Only two starts across his first five seasons
Scouting Report: Summary
Brown is a fast, versatile defensive back who has moved into USC's lineup in his sixth season. He has two interceptions and has played cornerback, nickel and safety.However, he has given up three touchdowns and missed six tackles, and a knee injury erased his 2025 season. Few prospects in the class will be older.
Overall, Brown is an athletic, experienced reserve-turned-starter. He projects as a priority free agent with special teams appeal.
Written By:
Lennox Tate
Prophet Brown percentiles vs other Safetys (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Prophet Brown (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
836.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
170.0
*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.