2024 NFL Draft Prospect: Jaylin Simpson

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Jaylin Simpson

Position: DB — Projected: 6th Round

History & Measurables

Born: Currently N/A – Brunswick, GA

High School: Frederica Academy

College: Auburn

Height – 5’11” Weight – 179 lbs

Traits & Characteristics

The Good

Heavy hitter
Contact at catch point
Man coverage

The Bad

Start/stop speed
Instinct in run game
Inconsistent in zone

Advanced Analytics Notes

2023 Coverage Stats: Min 100 Snaps

Coverage Grade: 87.4 (25th Among Defensive Backs)
Pass Breakups: 4 (T-213th Among Defensive Backs)
Passer Rating Allowed: 54 (T-94th Among Defensive Backs)
Interceptions: 4 (T-19th Among Defensive Backs)
Times Targeted: 25 (T-641st Among Defensive Backs)

2023 Run Defense Stats: Min 100 Snaps

Run Defense Grade: 48.0 (T-890th Among Defensive Backs)
Run Stops: 4 (T-498th Among Defensive Backs)

Film Notes and Highlights

Jaylin Simpson is a unique player. The safety showed good effort, both in coverage and the run game. Simpson plays well in zone, but at times has trouble tracking the ball on deeper passes. Simpson plays well in man coverage, sticking with receivers and making great plays on the ball at the catch point. He’s a hard hitting player, but can have trouble with tackle angles and effort in run support. As a safety, I believe he’s a Day 3 player with room to improve. – Thomas Christopher

(Games Watched: vs Penn State 2022, vs Texas A&M 2023, vs Georgia 2023, vs LSU 2023, vs Alabama 2023, Live at Senior Bowl 2024)