Simeon Barrow Jr. DL Miami | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Simeon Barrow Jr. DL Miami
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: DT 3-TECH | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/19/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.98 seconds (46%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: DT 3-TECH | |
| Last Updated: 03/19/2025 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.98 seconds (46%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 78.5 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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77% |
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| Tackling: |
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55% |
| Pass Rush: |
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71% |
| Run Defense: |
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79% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
7th
Overall Rank:
#220
Position rank:
#47
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| College Games: 47 College Snaps: 1869 | ||
ESPN RATING: 76/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 87/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Byron Young - Alabama |
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86% |
| Kobie Turner - Wake Forest |
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86% |
| Kris Jenkins - Michigan |
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80% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Simeon Barrow Jr. emerged from Grovetown, Georgia as a three-star defensive end prospect before transforming himself into one of college football's most dependable interior defenders. The former Region 3-6A Player of the Year cut his teeth in East Lansing, spending four seasons with Michigan State where he developed from redshirt freshman into a two-time All-Big Ten honorable mention selection. After logging 110 tackles, 18.5 TFLs and 10.5 sacks over 34 games with the Spartans, Barrow took his talents to South Beach for a final collegiate campaign that earned him First-Team All-ACC recognition.The 6'3", 290-pound defensive lineman's journey represents the quintessential college development arc - steadily building his frame and refining his technique across five seasons. His Michigan State tenure showcased not just penetration ability, but rare special teams impact as well, becoming the first Spartan since Jerel Worthy to block multiple field goals in a single season. When he transferred to Miami for 2024, Barrow immediately cemented himself as a defensive cornerstone, starting 12 of 13 games while racking up 30 tackles, 8.0 TFLs, 5.5 sacks and a forced fumble against elevated ACC competition.
His October dominance during Miami's undefeated month captured the attention of NFL scouts, as he compiled 11 tackles, three sacks, and created two turnovers during that critical stretch. Despite flying somewhat under the radar throughout his career, Barrow's production and film quality have positioned him firmly on the NFL's doorstep.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Dominant force against the run who regularly defeats blocks at the point of attack through natural leverage and tenacious hand technique that pops on every rep.
- Plays with remarkable pad level control, allowing him to win the leverage battle against bigger interior linemen despite his average frame measurements.
- Exceptional instincts when reading blocking schemes, tracking ball location, and maintaining assignment discipline against misdirection.
- Showcases violent hand usage with quick swim and rip moves that create separation from blockers in confined spaces with impressive efficiency.
- Unique special teams impact player with uncanny field goal blocking ability – twice changed game momentum with blocks that flipped field position.
- Runs with hair-on-fire intensity pursuing plays from the backside – pursuit angles and effort make him a constant factor even away from the action.
- Displays advanced feel for attacking zone blocking schemes, staying square to the line while working laterally without sacrificing his gap responsibility.
- Exceptional core strength and natural center of gravity allow him to anchor against double teams despite carrying less bulk than typical NFL interior defenders.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks consistency as a pass rusher when initial move gets stalled – finesse moves don't generate pressure when forced to work through contact.
- Limited counter-move development stalls his rushes when tackles anticipate his primary move, leaving him stuck on blocks during obvious passing downs.
- Struggles to convert his initial quickness into power-based rush moves, rarely collapsing the pocket when asked to bull rush NFL-caliber interior linemen.
- Size limitations at 290 pounds raise questions about his ability to consistently hold up against massive NFL interior offensive lines in certain defensive schemes.
- Tackling technique shows inconsistency in space – can break down quickly but occasionally overruns ball carriers when working outside the tackle box.
Scouting Report: Summary
Barrow enters the NFL as a scheme-versatile defensive lineman with immediate value against the run. His natural leverage, hand technique, and block recognition will make him a day one contributor in early-down situations. While his frame limits him in certain matchups, his ability to penetrate and disrupt blocking schemes transcends his physical measurements.The run defense film paints a much clearer picture than the pass rush tape. When asked to hold his ground and control gaps, Barrow shines - when tasked with collapsing the pocket, the results vary significantly. His athletic testing hints at pass rush upside that hasn't fully materialized on Saturdays. The special teams impact provides hidden value during his developmental phase, giving defensive coordinators another reason to keep him active on gamedays while refining his pass rush plan.
The gap between his run and pass game effectiveness determines his ultimate ceiling - if he can develop as a pass rusher while maintaining his run-stopping prowess, he'll outperform many defensive linemen selected ahead of him. The old-school grit combined with modern positional versatility gives Barrow a foundation to carve out a meaningful NFL career beyond just early-down duty.
How other scouting services rate Simeon Barrow Jr. (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
243.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
60.0
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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.