Ryan Linthicum C Clemson | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Ryan Linthicum C Clemson
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.05 seconds (89%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 22.2 DOB: 09/07/2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: Center | |
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 5.05 seconds (89%*) | |
| Age: 22.2 DOB: 09/07/2002 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 58.2 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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76% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Pass Blocking: |
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63% |
| Run Blocking: |
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55% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#532
Position rank:
#96
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| College Games: 21 College Snaps: 923 | ||
ESPN RATING: 82/100
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247 RATING: 87/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Braylon Jones - Houston |
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78% |
| Alan Ali - TCU |
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77% |
| Johari Branch - Maryland |
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77% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Ryan Linthicum from Damascus High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Linthicum opted to join Clemson.In 2021 as a freshman Linthicum saw action in just 2 games and played a total of 8 snaps for the Tigers. He allowed no QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks while playing sparingly.
As a sophomore in 2022 he played in just 3 games and a total of 30 snaps. He conceded no QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks while playing at center.
In 2023 as a junior Linthicum saw action in 4 games and totaled 54 snaps. He gave up no QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks while playing at center.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Has good footwork and technique. Balanced and agile pass protection set with excellent hand placement.
- At his best mauling in the run game, playing with a nasty demeanor and consistently keeping it going through the whistle.
- Coordinated when moving to the second level as a run blocker, capable of landing blocks on the move.
- Linthicum gets off the snap quickly, and Linthicum is consistently able to generate movement at the point of attack, typically finishing those blocks strong.
- Anchors against larger defenders in the middle; resets hands to maintain distance. Athletic enough to help on nose tackle then pick up twist or late blitzer. Mirrors quick interior rushers. Looks to help the center when uncovered.
- Has the functional strength to hold up against the bull rush, and he shows exceptionally quick and precise hands.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Often simply tries to push pass rushers past the pocket. Linthicum can also look a bit hesitant when it comes to recognizing and reacting to twists, stunts and blitzes up front.
- Needs to work on his technique in pass protection, using more consistent leverage and continuing to move his feet.
- He’s not ideal as a pulling guard, lacking the speed to get out in front as a lead blocker and struggling to change directions out in space.
How other scouting services rate Ryan Linthicum (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
533.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
90.0
*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.