Saturday, May 1, 2021

RB Jermar Jefferson Scouting Reports and Articles

Scouting Reports:

Oregon State:  https://osubeavers.com/sports/football/roster/jermar-jefferson/7920





2021 NFL Draft Player Profiles: Oregon State RB Jermar Jefferson:  https://steelersdepot.com/2021/02/2021-nfl-draft-player-profiles-oregon-state-rb-jermar-jefferson/


Rankings:

Thor Nystrom RB (13. Jermar Jefferson (Oregon State) | 5'9/216 (Comp: Ronald Jones):  In his first year on campus, Jefferson utterly displaced a strong starting running back (Artavis Pierce) and went on to run for 2,933 yards and 27 TD over two-and-a-half years as a starter.  Jefferson’s calling cards are vision and burst, reasons his best fit in the NFL are in a zone-read scheme. Jefferson notes cut-back lanes, and sets up defenders at the second-level really well.  Jefferson makes tight, efficient cuts in claustrophobic quarters, and runs with a wide base that allows him to absorb off-target contact and keep churning upfield when on the hunt.  My concerns for Jefferson are lack of durability and a “running backs don’t matter” game that is utterly dependent on his blocking. Jefferson needs space to work with off the snap and a clearly delineated path upfield shortly thereafter, or he’s apt to get swallowed up. He doesn’t make guys miss behind the line of scrimmage, and he gets into trouble too much in this regard by freelancing.  Jefferson gets what’s blocked for him and every now and then rips off an enormous run. But he struggles to create when he doesn’t get good blocking. And his contact balance is mediocre when he isn’t moving at full speed, in circumstances such as behind the line of scrimmage -- you can pull him down quite easily as he’s looking for a lane. And for a back that lacks burner speed, I don’t love that he needs power, as opposed to movement, to beat defenders in the second and third levels -- he’s not a power back, but he labors to come off his path when he gets going full speed.  Oregon State strangely didn’t use Jefferson as a receiver much the past few years, but he’s shown to be a decent outlet receiver whenever given the chance, catching 43-of-49 targets (87.8%) in college with only one single drop. Jefferson gives effort in pass-pro but hasn’t been tested there much and likely has an “average” ceiling in this area.  To me, Jefferson projects as a depth back. He can contribute in multiple areas, but perhaps not well enough in any to ever pull away in a timeshare. Increasing his utility on third down will go a long way towards determining how long he sticks in the NFL.):   https://www.nbcsports.com/edge/article/rankings/2021-nfl-draft-rb-rankings

Articles:

OSU Pro Day (Jefferson posted a 4.55-second 40 time after weighing in at 205 pounds. He said scouts have told him they want to see improvement in his pass-catching ability, and have given rave reviews of his pass-blocking.   “Every scout I talk to, they always say I’ve improved there, and in my protection identification,” Jefferson said. “One thing they wanted to see more of during this past season is me catching the ball more out of the backfield. I displayed that today.”) (4-1-20):  https://www.gazettetimes.com/sports/beavers-sports/football/osu-football-rashed-jr-flashes-elite-athleticism-at-beavers-pro-day/article_9793db9b-9c19-570c-883d-7600416a8f7e.html

2021 NFL Draft RB Rankings (13. Jermar Jefferson (Oregon State) | 5'9/216 (Comp: Ronald Jones):  In his first year on campus, Jefferson utterly displaced a strong starting running back (Artavis Pierce) and went on to run for 2,933 yards and 27 TD over two-and-a-half years as a starter.  Jefferson’s calling cards are vision and burst, reasons his best fit in the NFL are in a zone-read scheme. Jefferson notes cut-back lanes, and sets up defenders at the second-level really well.  Jefferson makes tight, efficient cuts in claustrophobic quarters, and runs with a wide base that allows him to absorb off-target contact and keep churning upfield when on the hunt.  My concerns for Jefferson are lack of durability and a “running backs don’t matter” game that is utterly dependent on his blocking. Jefferson needs space to work with off the snap and a clearly delineated path upfield shortly thereafter, or he’s apt to get swallowed up. He doesn’t make guys miss behind the line of scrimmage, and he gets into trouble too much in this regard by freelancing.  Jefferson gets what’s blocked for him and every now and then rips off an enormous run. But he struggles to create when he doesn’t get good blocking. And his contact balance is mediocre when he isn’t moving at full speed, in circumstances such as behind the line of scrimmage -- you can pull him down quite easily as he’s looking for a lane. And for a back that lacks burner speed, I don’t love that he needs power, as opposed to movement, to beat defenders in the second and third levels -- he’s not a power back, but he labors to come off his path when he gets going full speed.  Oregon State strangely didn’t use Jefferson as a receiver much the past few years, but he’s shown to be a decent outlet receiver whenever given the chance, catching 43-of-49 targets (87.8%) in college with only one single drop. Jefferson gives effort in pass-pro but hasn’t been tested there much and likely has an “average” ceiling in this area.  To me, Jefferson projects as a depth back. He can contribute in multiple areas, but perhaps not well enough in any to ever pull away in a timeshare. Increasing his utility on third down will go a long way towards determining how long he sticks in the NFL.) (3-2-21):  https://www.nbcsports.com/edge/article/rankings/2021-nfl-draft-rb-rankings

2021 NFL draft: Ohio State's Shaun Wade cracks top 100 prospects (100. RB Jermar Jefferson) (3-2-21): https://sports.yahoo.com/2021-nfl-draft-ohio-states-shaun-wade-cracks-top-100-prospects-235817290.html

Week 16 College Football news, schedule, live blog and more (Oregon State’s Jermar Jefferson has been questionable through this week due to an ankle injury but warmed up prior to the game. If the junior running back is fully fit today, he can be a game changer for the Beavers. Jefferson averages 143 yards per game against the Sun Devils and is running the rock at 6.9 yards per carry on over 100 carries in 2020.) (12-20-20):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/week-16-college-football-news-schedule-live-blog-and-more/

Week 15 College Football news, schedule, live blog and more (Jermar Jefferson is just solid (11:00 PM):  Jermar Jefferson missed last week thanks to COVID protocols, but it is easy to see why there is so much buzz around Jefferson. While he does not have great size, Jefferson’s repertoire of moves and abilities is vast and expansive. The most notable is that Jefferson has outstanding explosiveness in short areas. That, combined with textbook vision and an ability to just fall forward, gives Jefferson some fantastic traits that NFL teams will adore. His 46 rushing yards in just the first 20 minutes of this game are proving the fact that he knows how to create yardage in many different ways, and works off his offensive line. Jefferson could be a very nice change-of-pace back at the next level. NF) (12-13-20):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/week-15-college-football-news-schedule-live-blog-and-more/

NFL draft winners and losers: Indiana's Michael Penix Jr. outplayed OSU's Justin Fields (2 underrated RBs: Breece Hall, Jermar Jefferson:  NFL draft sphere, we command you to take more notice of two backs we really like — Iowa State’s Breece Hall and Oregon State’s Jermar Jefferson.  Each have been terrific this season, even if Jefferson is only three games into his 2020 campaign.  Hall has another year of eligibility remaining at the least, but his 180-carry, 1,169-yard, 15-TD season has to be mentioned. He’s one of the best backs in the country, consistently churning out production every single week. That’s eight straight 100-yard games this season, and he has totaled 26 touchdowns in his past 16 contests dating back to his true freshman year.  The 5-10, 217-pound Jefferson is a junior who could be in the 2021 mix. He diced up Cal on Saturday for 196 yards and a 75-yard score on 18 carries in a 31-27 game. Why so few carries? Well, the Beavers ran only 51 offensive plays, including two kneel downs at game’s end.  OSU gave Jefferson the ball twice in the final 1:05 to ice it, as Cal had all three timeouts remaining. He broke off a 16-yard run, followed by a 65-yarder, that finished off the Bears.  Jefferson’s lack of speed could hold him back, but his toughness, vision and burst all stand out as terrific traits to project him as an NFL back.) (11-23-20): https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-draft-winners-and-losers-indianas-michael-penix-jr-outplayed-os-us-justin-fields-184208272.html

NFL draft: Best Pac-12 prospects who are playing this fall (T-20. Arizona CB Lorenzo Burns, Arizona State CB Jack Jones and Oregon State RB Jermar Jefferson:  You get a three-way entry here.  The 5-10 Burns came back to school to boost his draft stock, and he’s got really good instincts and patience at the position. The problem is that he’s likely under 170 pounds. His speed could put him on that Donte Jackson spectrum as a prospect.  Jones is only slightly bigger at a verified 5-11 and 172 pounds (spring measurement). He’s not as fast as Burns but has good coverage ability. Teams have tested his size and tackling ability in the past, and it’s an area in which he must keep proving himself.  Jefferson is a sleeper favorite of ours, even after his production slipped last season following a breakout year as a freshman in 2018. Turn on last year’s Washington State game for a sampler of what the 5-9, 215-pound Jefferson can do. The biggest worry with him are his injuries; he had a thoracic spinal fracture in high school that NFL team doctors will closely examine, plus a forearm injury that cut into his 2019 production.) (11-5-20): https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-draft-best-pac-12-prospects-who-are-playing-this-fall-223258030.html

2021 Draft: Pac-12 prospects to know (Running back Jermar Jefferson was unstoppable as a freshman in 2018 with nearly 1,400 yards on the ground and 5.8 yards per carry. His workload, production, and efficiency dipped in 2019, but there is plenty of bounce to his game at 5-10 and 214 pounds.) (8-18-20): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2021-nfl-draft-pac-12-prospects-to-know-after-conference-cancels-fall-college-football-season/
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